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Trust Capital Projects Manager

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:48:00 +0000

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced construction professional to play a key role in shaping and delivering the Trust’s ambitious programme of capital investment. Working within a supportive team, you will manage a varied portfolio of projects from concept to completion, influence design and delivery, and work alongside consultants, contractors and school leaders to create high quality environments for our pupils and staff.

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives. If you're interested in the role but aren't certain that you meet every requirement, we encourage you to get in touch for an informal discussion.

Reporting to the Director of IT and Capital Projects, you will act as the Trust's client representative, managing projects from inception through to completion and ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

You will lead a diverse portfolio of capital and estate development projects, coordinating consultants, contractors, stakeholders and specialist advisers throughout the project lifecycle. From developing business cases and tender documentation to overseeing construction activities, commissioning and handover, you will provide expert project management that supports the Trust's strategic estate ambitions.

Site Project Manager

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:47:00 +0000

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Site Manager to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations on site, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standard. You will serve as the primary point of contact for subcontractors, clients, and internal project managers.

Details:

Location: Worthing, East Sussex
Hours: 7.30am - 4.30pm, Monday - Friday
12 Month contract
Start date: January 2027
Competitive salary/ day rate
On site

We are a commercial refurbishment and construction specialist firm based in the South East. You will be part of a small team, working alongside the site team and regularly communicating with those in the office. The contract is for a project starting in 2027.

Responsibilities:

Site Leadership: Supervise daily on-site activities, coordinate trade contractors, and ensure effective workforce deployment.
Health & Safety Management: Enforce site safety policies, perform risk assessments, deliver toolbox talks, and maintain full compliance with health & safety, and environmental standards.
Project Delivery: Track progress against project schedules, manage material orders/deliveries, and proactively resolve on-site delays or issues.
Quality Assurance: Conduct regular site inspections and quality checks to ensure all work adheres to project specifications and building regulations.
Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for clients, architects, subcontractors, and senior management through clear, regular updates.

Requirements:

Proven track record as a Site Manager delivering [fit out / construction / civil engineering] projects.
Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme), CSCS Black/Gold Card, and First Aid at Work certificate.
Strong understanding of construction methods, health & safety regulations, and reading architectural/structural drawings.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage trades and keep projects moving under tight deadlines.

Project Co-Ordinator

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:45:00 +0000

This position is for a self-disciplined, motivated, professional person with experience of estimating

in commercial fit out and construction. We are a commercial refurbishment and construction specialist firm based in the South East. You will be part of a small team, working alongside office staff and regularly communicating with those on site. We are focused on the commercial interiors industry & commercial construction.

Details:

Location: Pevensey, East Sussex
Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Thurs, 8am - 4.30pm Friday
Full Time
Competitive Salary
In office/ with occasional site visits

Requirements:

A good general knowledge of construction methods and materials
Experience of preparing specifications and accurate estimates
Ability to understand construction drawings and analyse material requirements
Detail-oriented with good communication skills
Skilled at Word, Excel and AutoCAD
Ability to build rapport with clients and suppliers and support business development
Able to work independently and in a team
Purchase materials with good buying sense, for on-time site deliveries
Understand the Health & Safety requirements of a construction site and be able to produce the associated documentation for CDM Regulations
Understand construction queries from site workers and resolve in a skilled and professional manner
Must have a clean, full drivers licence

Benefits

Competitive salary
Clear career growth opportunities
Supportive and comfortable work environment
Skill development opportunities through training

Senior Structural Engineer

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:46:00 +0000

To ensure delivery of our projected workload over the coming decade, we have a great opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer as we expand our in-house technical and design function and develop our construction engineering team.

What you'll do

Our YTL Construction UK business is a multi-disciplinary design and construct contractor, responsible for the delivery of an annual £160m programme of water treatment, wastewater and network projects across our region.

Based in our award-winning operations centre in Bath, the role will involve structural design of all aspects of infrastructure in the water industry, notably:

shallow foundations
retaining walls
tank repair solutions with accompanying modelling and calculations.

As part of our team, you'll provide technical input and approval for all internally delivered structural/civil works. You will be helping to drive the function's development and provide support to project teams as well as other YTL group stakeholders.

The role involves asset condition assessments for both concrete, steel and GRP structures. There will also be projects where the impact of excavation for repairs within the zone of influence of residential properties will need to be risk assessed and parameters developed to enable temporary works design; this enables a good mix of office and site work.

You'll also be acting as a focal point for client asset management and lifecycle engineers.

What you'll need

Ideally, you will have a BEng or BSc in structural or civil engineering and preferably an MSc in structural engineering or comparative experience. You will be a chartered member of an appropriate professional institute, eg, IStructE or ICE.

You will have experience in designing tank, road and building foundations, shaft collars and base plugs and pipe supports, with comparative site experience of these being installed.

You will also need:

excellent working knowledge of relevant Eurocodes and British Standards
a good working knowledge of a range of software packages (AutoCAD 2D, Civil 3D, Tekla Tedds, Revit, ROBOT)
good numeracy skills and good technical report writing skills and attention to detail
to be confident and effective working in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
to be an excellent communicator with all levels of staff from director to site operative
to be self-motivated and commercially aware
to have excellent time management skills so that you can manage your own workload, including utilising consultant support where necessary
a valid driving licence as you will be required to attend sites to provide reactive support around our region.

You will receive professional development support via our established mentoring scheme to enable you to take your career to the next level.

What you'll receive

A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
Career progression and professional development opportunities.
25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
One paid volunteering day each year.
Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
Support from trained mental health first aiders.
A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 450-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.
Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.