Sefton Council are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead on the delivery of major, high-profile construction schemes at the heart of Sefton’s wider regeneration programme. This is a contract for a minimum of 2 years. As the lead project manager, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of a multi-million pound project, ensuring it is executed safely, sustainably and to the highest quality standards. We’re looking for a dynamic professional with a strong track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams, co-ordinating contractors and consultants and managing stakeholders. You will be responsible for managing the programme, budget, risk and compliance, all whilst championing design excellence and best-practice construction. Sefton is a great place to live, work, visit and invest. Coupled with the salary we also offer a range of excellent terms and conditions relating to holidays, sick pay, agile and flexible working, and Local Government pension scheme benefits.  There are also a wide range of other benefits on offer in support of health and wellbeing.  We provide many different services and offer a wide range of opportunities to job applicants from all backgrounds, ages, skills, and interests. We aim to have a diverse workforce that understands and represents the communities they serve.

If you would like further information or an informal discussion about the role, please email Lauren Reynolds at Lauren.Reynolds@sefton.gov.uk

Closing Date - 11/01/2026

Provisional Interview Date - W/C 26/01/2026

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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