Senior Construction Project Manager

Sefton; Sefton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of a flagship construction scheme as part of a major regeneration programme. This pivotal position demands strong public sector experience, technical knowledge of construction standards, and leadership abilities in project management. The role offers an opportunity to influence local communities positively and comes with attractive terms including holidays, flexible working, and pension benefits.

Benefits

Pension benefits

Flexible working options

Holidays

Support for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Strong public sector experience is essential for this role.
• Deep technical knowledge of construction standards and regulations required.
• Experience in project planning, consultant and contractor management is important.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the successful delivery of a flagship construction scheme.
• Co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams to drive innovative solutions.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and budget performance.

Skills

Public sector experience

Technical knowledge of construction standards

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance and compliance

Job description

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House
• Contract: Contract
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: Yes
• Closing Date: 11/01/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: 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 contract for a minimum of 2 years. 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. Sefton is a great place to live, work, visit and invest. Coupled with the salary we also offer a range of excellent terms and conditions relating to holidays, sick pay, agile and flexible working, and Local Government pension scheme benefits. There are also a wide range of other benefits on offer in support of health and wellbeing. We provide many different services and offer a wide range of opportunities to job applicants from all backgrounds, ages, skills, and interests. We aim to have a diverse workforce that understands and represents the communities they serve.

Provisional Interview Date - W/C 26/01/2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and 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 individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

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How to apply

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