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