Average Construction Manager salary in Brighton

Are you an accomplished pre-construction leader ready to shape the future of water infrastructure? We are seeking a Head of Pre-Construction for a pivotal role on a 5+ year, £600M framework programme, delivering both clean and wastewater projects for a major regulated utility in the South of England.The OpportunityThis is a rare chance to join the senior leadership team of a strategic delivery partner, driving efficient and innovative pre-construction across a diverse portfolio. You'll be accountable for leading design, procurement, and proposals through early project stages, ensuring affordable, high-quality solutions that align with ambitious programme goals.Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams across design, procurement, and proposals, ensuring performance meets the needs of a major water framework.Oversee the delivery of feasibility, outline, and detailed design stages, embedding best practice and collaborative working.Act as the key conduit between pre-construction and project management, setting up each project for successful delivery.Drive the Collaborative Target Cost agreement process, ensuring submissions are complete, robust, and to a high standard.Facilitate effective communication and collaboration with client stakeholders, operational teams, and the wider leadership group.Champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, fostering a culture where all voices are valued. About You Demonstrable senior leadership experience in pre-construction within the water industry. Proven ability to interpret client requirements and deliver outstanding project solutions that meet technical, quality, budget, and sustainability targets.Strong knowledge of NEC contracting and bid coordination.Track record of work-winning across public and private sectors.Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and risk management skills.Collaborative, trusted, and focused, with a passion for developing teams and driving continuous improvement. Why Apply? Shape a major water infrastructure programme from the ground up.Join a forward-thinking, inclusive team with a genuine commitment to innovation and best practice.Enjoy a hybrid working model and the chance to make a lasting impact on communities and the environment. If you're ready to take on a senior leadership challenge in a high-profile, long-term water sector programme, I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch for a confidential discussion and a full candidate brief.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

A progressive and people focused principal contractor is looking to appoint experienced Project Managers to support its continued growth across major facade remediation projects. With confirmed work secured into 2028, this is an opportunity to join a stable, cash rich business that continues to invest in its people, its technology, and the future of safer, better built environments. Head office is in Whiteley, and this project will be based in Brighton Projects range in value up to £22 million and include complex schemes across residential towers, stadiums, commercial buildings, and public sector assets. The company has built strong, long-term partnerships with blue chip clients and is widely recognised for technical delivery on challenging and sensitive sites. Now targeting further growth, the company is scaling with purpose, aiming to exceed £50 million turnover this year. Backed by a listed parent group with significant financial strength, they operate with a modern, entrepreneurial approach while maintaining strong family values and a culture of trust and development. Project Manager Salary & Benefits Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 (DOE)?25-30 days holiday + Bank HolidayHybrid Working AvailablePension Scheme?Project Bonus SchemeCompany Bonus Scheme4 Years Death in Service CoverCritical illness coverTeam Social EventsCompany events and supportive social environment?Comprehensive in-house and external Training and DevelopmentAccess to Udemy and training coursesCharity Fundraising DaysOffice facilities including stocked kitchen and shower Project Manager Job Overview Overseeing contract and project management of significant envelope cladding schemes.?Responsible for risk management, site activities, health and safety adherence, and compliance.?Ensuring projects run efficiently within agreed timelines and financial parameters.?Maintaining effective communication and relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members.?Willingness to travel to various project sites across the UK as required.? Project Manager Requirements Minimum 5 years' specific experience in envelope cladding.?Solid technical and contractual knowledge with strong financial and commercial awareness.?Proven ability in managing project teams, subcontractors, and client interactions.?Technical proficiency and a robust understanding of health and safety regulations.?Must be located within a practical commuting distance to specified regional sites. What makes this opportunity different? Forward workload confirmed into 2028Secure financial backing with strong reservesLow staff turnover and clear paths for progressionStructured mentoring and access to coachingReal stories of team members doubling their earnings in under three yearsWeekly culture feedback that informs senior management decisionsTraining support, flexible working, and long-term incentives including shares Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Contracts Manager (Water) - South East | Hybrid (Falmer / Remote)An opportunity to lead a major wastewater framework (Lot 2) across the western area of the region, steering projects from pre-construction through detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover.The OpportunityYou'll join the senior delivery team on a regulated water sector programme (Lot 2 - wastewater), taking end-to-end accountability for successful delivery in the western sector. Working closely with internal pre-construction, operations and commercial colleagues-as well as the client's capital delivery and wider stakeholder groups-you'll drive efficient, safe delivery and the agreement of target costs and programmes.Location: Falmer / hybridWorking hours: 40 per weekWhat You'll Be DoingOwn delivery outcomes for the Lot 2 projects in your region, from mobilisation to handover (PLM stages 5-8). Lead pre-construction inputs: pricing, programme development and risk allocation for client submissions; facilitate agreement of proposed target costs. Champion best practice by embedding GIRI principles into daily, weekly and monthly routines. Assure Safety, Health, Environment and Security standards and meet agreed targets. Shape procurement strategy to minimise programme risk, identify economies of scale and enable early procurement. Develop and manage the supply chain, nurturing relationships to optimise performance and client value. Monitor project KPIs and ensure timely internal/external reporting of cost and programme performance. Lead people and resources: build an efficient resourcing plan, recruit talent, line-manage Project Managers and deputise for the Project Director when required. Own risk management: coordinate comprehensive strategies and mitigation plans to de-risk projects during pre-construction, ensuring appropriate risk provisions with the client. Coordinate across functions to keep programmes on track and continuously scan for industry best practice and innovation, including RDEC opportunities.What You'll Bring- Proven leadership: trusted, focused, collaborative; track record of managing major delivery portfolios.- Deep understanding of design & construction, translating client requirements into solutions that meet quality, budget, programme and sustainability targets while achieving sustainable margins.- Strong NEC contracting knowledge and experience with regulated clients-particularly within the water industry.- Project management proficiency and confidence with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Resilient negotiating skills and a full UK driving licence.How You WorkYou'll exemplify a collaborative style-communicating clearly, inviting ideas and keeping teams aligned to long-term aims; be trusted-prioritising safety, community impact and the environment; and stay focused-embracing change, setting stretching yet realistic goals and driving quality and efficiency. You'll also promote team wellbeing and foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk