Major Projects Manager

East Sussex County Council

Major Projects Manager leading teams to develop and deliver infrastructure projects in East Sussex. Focused on enhancing town centres and transport improvements supporting housing growth.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeLewes • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £52,243 - £56,737 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Bring your commercial acumen and planning skills to ensure value is embedded throughout the project lifecycle.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementCritical EvaluationOutcome-Focused ObjectivesInfrastructure DevelopmentCommercial Acumen

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingConfidence in AmbiguityAdaptability to Change