Project Manager
25 days ago
Lancing
Lead the end-to-end delivery of construction projects within a local authority setting, with a strong focus on decarbonisation (PSDS) and SEND capital programmes. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and aligned to council priorities and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities • Manage full project lifecycle: concept, design, procurement, construction, and handover, • Deliver decarbonisation initiatives (e.g. retrofit, energy efficiency, low-carbon technologies) across council assets, • Lead SEND refurbishment and extension projects, ensuring compliance with education and accessibility requirements, • Coordinate design teams, consultants, and contractors to produce compliant, buildable solutions, • Oversee budgets, cost control, and value engineering; report on financial performance and KPIs, • Act as the main client interface, providing clear updates to senior stakeholders and elected members, • Ensure compliance with local authority governance, planning, and statutory regulations, • Manage risk, health & safety, and environmental performance across all projects, • Conduct site inspections to monitor progress, quality, and contractor performance Experience & Skills • Proven experience delivering construction projects in a local authority/public sector environment, • Strong track record in decarbonisation/retrofit programmes (e.g. PSDS), • Experience with education/SEND capital projects, • Solid understanding of construction methods, contract management, and building regulations, • Excellent stakeholder management, including working with councils, consultants, and contractors, • Strong financial and programme management skills