Project Manager

AWC STAFF SERVICES LTD; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing service provider is seeking two Project Managers to oversee overhead line projects as part of the Great Grid Upgrade in Birmingham. The role involves managing health, safety, and compliance on project sites, acting as the primary client contact, and mentoring project teams. With a hybrid working pattern and a preference for candidates with substantial construction experience, this position offers competitive benefits including a company car and enhanced leave schemes.

Benefits

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme / Life assurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave

Reward and recognition scheme

Company car or car allowance

Private health care

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Overtime

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in large-scale construction projects, preferably with overhead line work.
• Confidence in leading stakeholder meetings and client interactions.
• Full clean driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health, safety, quality, and compliance across project sites.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire the project management team.

Skills

UK Health & Safety legislation knowledge

Large-scale construction project management

Stakeholder engagement

Flexibility for travel

Education

Project Management qualifications

Higher Education degree

Recognised Health & Safety certificate (e.g., NEBOSH)

Job description

AWC Staff Services are looking for 2 Project Managers to join our client in delivering overhead line projects as part of the Great Grid Upgrade (GGP) - the UK’s biggest programme to strengthen and modernise the electricity transmission network. These are brand‑new roles, starting with projects in the Birmingham area but open to candidates across the UK. The positions follow a hybrid working pattern - three days on site with flexibility, plus regular travel and overnight stays when required.

What you’ll be doing

• Oversee health, safety, quality, and compliance across project sites, keeping documentation accurate and up to date
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and third‑party partners, while coordinating resources with internal teams
• Support design and commercial teams by providing technical input, capturing contract changes, and driving efficiency and profitability
• Lead, mentor, and inspire the project management team, producing clear reports and representing our client professionally throughout each project lifecycle

What you’ll bring

• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and NEC3 / 4 construction contracts
• Experience in large‑scale construction projects (5+ years), ideally including overhead line work
• Confidence working with clients and leading stakeholder meetings
• Flexibility to travel across the UK, with a full clean driving license
• Relevant qualifications - Project Management, Higher Education degree, and a recognised Health & Safety certificate (e.g. NEBOSH)

What’s in it for you?

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme / Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from or car allowance
• Private health care and health care cash plan
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Overtime