Project Manager in Birmingham, West Midlands

We are recruiting an experienced Project Manager to join an established civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure works on HS2 in the West Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of key track drainage, highways and road construction packages on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

A strong background in self-delivery is essential, with proven experience managing directly employed labour, plant and materials on major civil engineering projects.

• Manage the delivery of track drainage, highways and road construction packages on HS2.

• Take full responsibility for project safety, quality, programme, cost and delivery.

• Oversee self-delivered civil engineering works, including directly employed labour, plant and materials.

• Develop and manage construction programmes, short-term look-aheads and resource plans.

• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to ensure efficient project delivery.

• Review RAMS, temporary works requirements and construction methodologies.

• Manage interfaces with clients, designers, JV partners, local authorities and other stakeholders.

• Oversee traffic management arrangements, road closures and diversions.

• Manage NEC3/NEC4 contract requirements, including early warnings, variations and compensation events.

• Lead and support Site Agents, Engineers, Supervisors and operational teams.

• Ensure quality documentation, ITPs, as-built records and handover requirements are completed.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification.

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, Senior Agent or Construction Manager delivering major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

• Strong technical and practical experience in drainage, highways, road construction or associated heavy civils works.

• Demonstrable self-delivery experience, including direct management of labour, plant, materials and site operations.

• Experience managing construction programmes, budgets, resources and subcontractors.

• Good working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.

• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Valid SMSTS and CSCS Manager or Professional Card.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Previous experience working on HS2 or other major rail and highways infrastructure projects.

• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) training.

• NRSWA qualifications.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and multiple subcontractors.

• Experience working with Tier 1 contractors or major infrastructure joint ventures.

• Competitive salary of up to £95,000, depending on experience.

• Company car or car allowance.

• 10% company pension.

• Bonus scheme.

• Opportunity to work on a major UK infrastructure programme.

• Long-term career development with an established and growing civil engineering contractor.

If you have a strong background in major civil engineering projects, particularly drainage, highways, road construction and self-delivery, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Please apply with your latest CV for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.