Construction Project Manager (demolition)

ESD Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Annual performance bonus

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

ESD Recruitment is working with a leading demolition and enabling works contractor delivering prestigious schemes across London and the South East. They are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to take full responsibility for the delivery of demolition and enabling works from pre-construction through to completion.

You will lead Site Managers and delivery teams, plan programmes, manage budgets and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery, while building strong relationships with

Qualifications

• 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.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

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 updates to senior management and clients.
• Build and maintain 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Planning & scheduling

SMSTS

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.