About the job

Description

Project Lead

We are working with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor who are looking for an experienced Project lead with industrial experience to take the lead on a £68m industrial development!

About the Project

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading main contractor for a major £68m industrial development that forms part of a significant strategic expansion in the region. This flagship scheme will deliver large-scale industrial and logistics facilities incorporating complex steel-frame structures, high-spec M&E installations, vast warehouse space, service yards, offices, infrastructure upgrades and associated external works.

This is a fast-paced, technically challenging project requiring strong leadership, excellent commercial oversight and the ability to coordinate a large multi-disciplinary delivery team. The successful candidate will play a key role from early construction stages through to completion, driving programme certainty, quality outcomes and best-in-class safety performance.

About You

We are seeking a driven construction professional with a proven track record delivering large industrial, logistics, manufacturing or warehouse projects-ideally valued £25m+. Your experience may come from a main contractor or major regional contractor environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the project team through all phases of construction
• Managing client, consultant and stakeholder relationships
• Overseeing design coordination, technical compliance and buildability
• Establishing construction methodology, sequencing and programme control
• Ensuring high standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance
• Full commercial and contractual oversight alongside the commercial team
• Managing subcontractor performance and site operations
• Driving progress to meet key milestones and project deadlines

Requirements:

• Significant experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager
• Successful delivery of large-scale industrial or logistics schemes
• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Excellent technical, commercial and contractual knowledge
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Ability to work under pressure, make decisions and drive programme performance
• Experience with steel-frame construction and complex M&E packages is highly advantageous

What's on offer:

• £95,000 - £110,000
• Bonus + car allowance

If you want to hear more about this Project Lead role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your cv or contact Chelsey in our Brighton office on