Senior Project Manager

Location: East Sussex

Senior Project Manager

Location:

Brighton
Sector:
Major Projects / Regeneration

An established and fast-growing main contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to deliver a high-profile regeneration scheme on the South Coast.

The business operates within a supportive but high-performing environment, offering long-term career progression and the opportunity to work on complex, technically challenging projects.

The Project

The role centres around a major seafront regeneration scheme involving the demolition, replacement and refurbishment of historic structures.

Works will be delivered across two concurrent phases and include:

Demolition works

New in-situ reinforced concrete structures

Reinstatement of listed and heritage elements

Highway works and service diversions

Public realm improvements

Architectural, mechanical and electrical works

External and internal fit-out elements

The Role

You will take the project from the latter stages of pre-construction through to site commencement in Q1 2026, followed by delivery through to phased handovers in 2027 and 2028.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and managing the project delivery team

Managing client, consultant and stakeholder relationships

Overseeing design development and coordination

Establishing construction methodology and programme

Ensuring safe, efficient and compliant site operations

Full contractual, commercial and financial responsibility

Candidate Requirements

Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager with a main contractor

Track record of delivering projects valued at £20m+

Strong leadership and team management capability

Excellent technical, contractual and commercial awareness

Experience delivering public sector schemes under NEC contracts (preferred)