30th October, 2026
Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a local authority in West Sussex, are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their team and play a crucial role in their capital delivery operations.
Position: Project Manager
Location: West Sussex
Contract: 3 months (Possible Extension)
Rate: £500 a day umbrella
Hybrid: 2-3 days in the office
Duties:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of capital projects or works
- Establish and monitor delivery plans, milestones, and major project schedules.
- Manage capital budgets, forecast expenditures, track cost variations, reconcile financial claims, and ensure value for money.
- Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, manage contract change controls, and resolve operational or site bottlenecks.
- Prepare regular program status updates, business cases and compliance reports for senior leadership or boards.
- Liaise with internal departments (finance, legal, asset management) and external delivery partners, contractors, or consultants.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or Project Management
- Professional chartership or membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB, CICES, ICE or equivalent) is frequently preferred or required.
- Strong experience in contract administration (e.g., NEC3/NEC4) and commercial negotiation.
- Project management certifications (such as PRINCE2 or APM / PMP).
- Strong grasp of cost control, risk quantification, and business case development.
- Ability to motivate multi-disciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders or board members.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to [email protected] or contact Tyrese on 020 3854 4909 to discuss further.
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