Senior Project Manager

Sphere Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager based in Brighton to oversee a major seafront regeneration scheme. Responsibilities include leading the project team, ensuring smooth site operations, and delivering large-scale projects valued over £20m. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing construction contracts, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a focus on safety and compliance. This role offers a permanent salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager in a major/regional contracting organisation.
• Track record of delivering large-scale projects valued at £20m+.
• Excellent technical, contractual and commercial understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project from preconstruction to site commencement.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders effectively.
• Oversee design development and construction methodology.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Design team coordination

Contractual knowledge

Safety compliance

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Civils & RC Frame)

Brighton

Permanent salary + benefits package

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest growing contractors as a Senior Project Manager based in Brighton.

Dynamic and entrepreneurial, this company is a great fit if you’re looking to work in a supportive but ambitious environment with clear career progression and proactive employee engagement.

The Project

This is a major seafront regeneration scheme involving the demolition, replacement and refurbishment of historic arches. The works will be delivered over two concurrent phases and will include :

• Demolition
• New in-situ reinforced concrete frame
• Reinstatement of listed features
• Highway works
• Service Diversions
• Public realm improvements
• Architectural, mechanical and electrical elements to support both external and internal fit-out works

Role Responsibilities

You will lead the project from the final stages of preconstruction through to commencement on site in Q1 2026, followed by delivery through to phased handovers in 2027 and 2028.

Key responsibilities

• Overall leadership and management of the project team
• Client and stakeholder engagement
• Oversight of design development and coordination
• Establishment of construction methodology and programme
• Ensuring smooth, timely and efficient site operations
• Full contractual and financial control of the project
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance

Certificates & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within a major / regional contracting organisation
• Track record of delivering large-scale projects valued at £20m+
• Strong client, design team and project team management skills
• Excellent technical, contractual and commercial understanding
• Demonstrable focus, drive and leadership capability
• Experience delivering public sector schemes under NEC contracts (highly advantageous)

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