Project Manager
First Recruitment Services · Eastbourne, South East
Project Manager at First Recruitment Services, based in Eastbourne, South East. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Eastbourne, South East
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 20 Sep 2026
Reference https://firstrecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=56212
About the role
- Position: Project Manager
- Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)
- Location: East Sussex & West Sussex
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm
- Company vehicle, company phone & laptop, pension scheme, career progression and more
Are you an organised construction professional who enjoys keeping projects on track, building strong client relationships and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes?
We’re working with a growing construction and fire protection business that is looking to appoint a Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects across Sussex.
This is a varied Project Manager role where you’ll split your time between visiting sites, managing operatives, liaising with clients and handling the administration needed to keep projects compliant, on schedule and running efficiently. You’ll take ownership of multiple live projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard.
As a Project Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing labour, subcontractors and site-based teams
- Coordinating works across multiple projects
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Conducting regular site visits and progress reviews
- Managing project documentation and compliance records
- Overseeing health & safety requirements
- Processing timesheets and workforce information
- Organising materials and resources
- Identifying and resolving issues before they impact delivery
- Ensuring projects remain on programme and within budget
Requirements for the Project Manager:
We’re open to speaking with candidates from a range of construction backgrounds.
You may currently be a:
- Project Manager
- Assistant Project Manager
- Contracts Coordinator
- Site Manager
- Construction Coordinator
- Construction Office Manager
To be successful as a Project Manager, you’ll need:
- Previous experience within the construction industry
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Confidence working with clients, contractors and site teams
- A proactive approach to problem solving
- A full UK driving licence
Benefits, Salary and Hours for the Project Manager:
- Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm
- £40,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)
- Field-based across Eastbourne, Rye, Hastings and Worthing
- Company vehicle
- Company phone and laptop
- Pension scheme
- Career progression
Interested?
If you’re looking for a position where you can take ownership, build client relationships and play a key role in delivering projects from start to finish, we’d love to hear from you.
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: https://firstrecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=56212 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 20 Sep 2026 · Listed via First Recruitment Services
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