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Project Manager in West Midlands

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Project Manager

The Role:

The Project Manager is to deliver multiple ongoing projects to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The role also involves working closely with the Estimating Department, site delivery teams and surveyors to ensure that projects are completed safely, whilst ensuring customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.



Key Responsibilities:

General management

Produce financial forecast, monitoring and controlling project costs and cost reporting, and produce monthly reports to the Contracts Manager on project performance, efficient team building and labour organisation

Deliver projects from the design phase to completion, including all handover documentation

Review progress, budget resources and planning

Review work packages and ensure the scope of work is clearly defined and understood

Chair weekly site meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions

Build and maintain good relationships with the customer, framework suppliers and design consultants

Develop and maintain construction programmes with staff

Coordinate and manage site investigations during the ongoing construction process

Develop engineering solutions so that a buildable, cost-effective construction solution is delivered that fulfils the client's requirements

Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, risk assessments, method statements, site waste management plans, and procurement of plant and materials are in line with company procedures

Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed

Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo

Prepare comprehensive estimates for additional work outside target costs

Assist with estimating new tenders

Chase potential new clients

Health, safety and environmental



The successful candidate will have extensive experience in managing projects within Civil, Water/Rail/Process Environments and MEICA Installation. The candidate is also likely to meet all of the following criteria:

Essential

Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting.

Ability to use Primavera P6 software or equivalent

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent

CSCS manager's card

SMSTS

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Knowledge of the NEC contract, including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms

Excellent communication, people and team management skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and mentor

Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion

Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance

Problem solving and analytical thinking



Heavy civils experience is essential (e.g. deep drainage, shaft sinking, pipelines, complex earthworks)

Experience within the water sector (clean/waste) is strongly

Proven ability to manage both direct labour and subcontractors

Strong track record in client-facing roles

Excellent planning and programming capability

Sound commercial awareness and understanding of NEC co



Desirable

CEng MICE

Knowledge of the JCT form of contract

Caring and investing in you



Competitive salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Profit share scheme

25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days

8 hours leave of absence for volunteering

Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing

Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)

Leadership & management training and coaching

Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression

Development supported by internal and externally delivered training

Flexible working arrangements

Annual salary review

Continuous service awards

SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - essential

CSCS Black Card - essential

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent - essential

TWC (Temporary Works Coordinator) - essential

Valid UK driving licence

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Project Manager in West Midlands

England, UK
Full time

Published on 11/08/2025

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