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Major Projects ManagerEast Sussex County Council • Lewes, England, United Kingdom
Major Projects Manager

Major Projects Manager

East Sussex County Council • Lewes, England, United Kingdom
28 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Temporary
Job description
Job Description

Do you have a passion for delivering large and complex projects? Are you committed to developing people, innovating processes, and want to deliver real, lasting improvements for the residents of East Sussex? If so, then the role of Major Projects Manager could be for you!

The Major Project Manager leads a team to develop and deliver large-scale infrastructure projects across the County. These include transforming town centres, improving bus infrastructure and delivering major transport infrastructure improvements that support housing and economic growth.

This role gives the chance to bring your commercial acumen and planning skills to ensure value is embedded throughout the project lifecycle . As an effective leader, you will possess strong negotiation and communication skills, with an ability to build and maintain working relationships with other County Council teams, key stakeholders, and external partners to support the development and successful delivery of projects.

This is a fixed term role expected to end August 2027.

We are looking for candidates who:

  • Have experience of managing large scale projects
  • Are able to manage resources efficiently, taking into account the impact of national and local strategies or priorities.
  • Can translate strategic priorities into clear outcome-focussed objectives and provide energy and drive to achieve them.
  • Can effectively plan, manage and critically evaluate throughout a project management life cycle.
  • Displays confidence in dealing with ambiguity, complexity and change.

Please download the job description and person specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place in person at County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1UE on the 13 and 14 August. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

This is a varied and interesting role with no two days the same. You will get to lead an innovative team and work on a range of interesting projects that will really improve life for the residents of East Sussex.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Alex Colbran, Team Manager - Major Projects & Growth at alex.colbran@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.

"I really like the hands-on approach of support work and knowing that I'm making a difference." Kayleigh, Team Leader

For work that makes a difference choose East Sussex.

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
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