Construction Project Manager (demolition)

ESD Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle or car allowance

Annual performance bonus

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

ESD Recruitment is supporting a leading demolition and enabling works contractor to appoint an experienced Project Manager to deliver complex projects from pre-construction through to completion. You will lead site teams, work with clients and the commercial team, and ensure safety, programme, budget and quality.

This role offers a competitive salary, company vehicle or car allowance, an annual bonus, a pension, and 25 days leave plus bank holidays, with clear opportunities for career

Qualifications

• SMSTS certified and CSCS card held is essential.
• Experience with demolition, enabling works or major construction projects.
• Strong leadership, commercial awareness and client/stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage demolition and enabling works projects from award to completion.
• Plan, programme and coordinate all project activities.
• Lead Site Managers and delivery teams to meet safety, time, budget and quality targets.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Chair progress meetings and monitor procurement and site performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Education

SMSTS

Black CSCS Card (preferred)

CCDO Manager/Supervisor Card (desirable)

Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable)

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

About the Company

Our client is one of the UK's leading demolition and enabling works contractors, with decades of experience delivering some of the country's most complex and high-profile construction projects. Specialising in demolition, enabling works, structural alterations, temporary works, remediation, asbestos removal and basement construction, they work in partnership with many of the UK's leading developers, principal contractors and blue‑chip organisations.

Known for delivering technically challenging projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards, they have built an outstanding reputation across the commercial, residential, healthcare, education and infrastructure sectors. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join their expanding team.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of demolition and enabling works projects from pre‑construction through to completion. Working closely with clients, site teams, commercial teams and senior management, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established contractor delivering some of London's most prestigious demolition and enabling works schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage demolition and enabling works projects from award through to completion.
• Plan, programme and coordinate all project activities.
• Lead Site Managers, Supervisors and project delivery teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior management and clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Chair site progress meetings and coordinate all stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement of subcontractors, plant and materials.
• Work closely with the commercial team to maximise project profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, environmental and demolition regulations.
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality throughout project delivery.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Project Manager within demolition, enabling works, structural alterations, civil engineering or major construction projects.
• Strong understanding of demolition methodologies and construction sequencing.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and fast‑paced projects.
• SMSTS.
• Black CSCS Card (preferred).
• CCDO Manager/Supervisor Card (desirable).
• Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a market‑leading demolition and enabling works contractor.
• The opportunity to work on landmark demolition and enabling projects across London and the South East.