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Project Manager

Rainham
money-bag £280 - £320/day
Posted 2 days ago

Job Title: Project Manager 

Location: Rainham, Essex
Pay rate: £280 - £320 per day 
Contract Type: Freelance
Start Date: January 2026 

 

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead the delivery of an exciting stadium development project. The scope includes construction of a new sports facility, a new car park, extensive external landscaping, and enhancement works to the existing stadium building.

This is a high-profile project that requires a hands-on manager with excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills, who can drive the programme forward while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee full project lifecycle from pre-construction through to handover

  • Manage contractors, consultants, and internal teams to deliver works on time and within budget

  • Lead coordination between stakeholders including club representatives, designers, and local authorities

  • Ensure all site activity complies with current Health & Safety, CDM, and building regulations

  • Monitor progress, quality, and cost, reporting to senior leadership

  • Oversee construction of new sports facility including internal fit-out

  • Manage car park construction, drainage, surfacing, and signage

  • Supervise external works including landscaping, footpaths, and improvements to existing structures

  • Handle risk management and implement mitigation strategies

  • Maintain clear communication and documentation throughout the project

 

Project Scope Includes:

  • Construction of a new multi-use sports facility within the stadium grounds

  • Development of a new car park including surfacing, access routes, and lighting

  • External landscaping works including green spaces and pedestrian areas

  • Upgrades and refurbishments to the existing stadium building and surroundings

 

Requirements

  • Proven experience managing construction projects of similar scale and complexity

  • Strong knowledge of stadium, sports facility, or leisure sector builds (desirable)

  • Excellent project planning and team leadership skills

  • SMSTS qualification and valid CSCS Card (Black or White)

  • First Aid at Work certification

  • Understanding of CDM Regulations and health & safety compliance

  • Ability to manage multiple work streams and deadlines

  • Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills

  • Proficient in MS Project or similar project management tools

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