Senior Construction Project Manager

Position

Senior Construction Project Manager at Sefton Council

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House, Sefton

Contract, 36 hours per week, Full Time

11/01/2026 at 23:59

REA/25/327657

Sefton Council are seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead and manage the successful delivery of a flagship construction scheme at the heart of a major regeneration programme. This is a rare opportunity to shape a once-in-a-generation project that will boost local communities, attract new investment and create a new landmark within Sefton's built environment. In this pivotal role you will be instrumental in delivering this complex, high-value, transformational development for the borough of Sefton.

The postholder will have direct responsibility for project planning, consultant and contractor management, governance, stakeholder engagement, health & safety compliance and budget performance. You will co‑ordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive innovative solutions that support sustainable growth and long‑term community benefit. The role therefore requires a high degree of autonomy and leadership in managing people, financial resources and risk. Strong public sector experience is essential, alongside deep technical knowledge of construction standards, CDM regulations and the full capital delivery lifecycle.

• Lead project planning and control
• Manage consultants and contractors
• Ensure governance and compliance with health & safety
• Oversee budget performance and deliver on cost targets
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive innovative solutions
• Engage stakeholders and foster community benefit

• Strong public sector experience
• Deep technical knowledge of construction standards and CDM regulations
• Experience with full capital delivery lifecycle
• Demonstrated autonomy, leadership and risk management skills

• Salary range £72,859 - £79,930
• Agile and flexible working arrangements
• Local Government pension scheme benefits
• Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay
• Range of health and wellbeing benefits

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. We welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individuals skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

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