Project Manager

AndersElite; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple ongoing projects in Birmingham. The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering and proven project management skills. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in civil and water projects, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage both direct labour and subcontractors. Competitive salary and benefits include a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Profit share scheme

25 days of annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Annual salary review

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing projects within Civil, Water/Rail/Process Environments.
• Solid knowledge of health, safety, and environmental best practices.
• Heavy civils experience (e.g., deep drainage, shaft sinking, pipelines).
• Experience within the water sector (clean/waste) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from design phase to completion, including documentation.
• Monitor and control project costs and reporting.
• Ensure projects meet quality, programme, and commercial performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Client relationship management

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

CSCS manager's card

SMSTS

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering multiple ongoing projects to the specified quality, programme and commercial performance. The role involves working closely with the Estimating Department, site delivery teams and surveyors to ensure projects are completed safely while consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce financial forecast, monitor and control project costs and cost reporting, and provide monthly reports to the Contracts Manager on project performance, efficient team building and labour organisations.
• 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 accurate records of any discussions and actions are produced.
• 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 that are buildable, cost‑effective and fulfill client 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.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in managing projects within Civil, Water/Rail/Process Environments and MEICA Installation, and possess solid knowledge of health, safety and environmental best practices.

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 (e.g. deep drainage, shaft sinking, pipelines, complex earthworks).
• Experience within the water sector (clean/waste) is strongly preferred.
• 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 contracts.

Desirable

• CEng MICE.
• Knowledge of the JCT form of contract.
• Caring and investing in you.

Benefits

• 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.

Job Info

• Job Title: Project Manager
• Company: AndersElite
• Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time