Project Manager

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage a diverse portfolio of projects. This client-facing role will involve overseeing complex constructions in various sectors, ensuring successful delivery from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, experience in consultancy, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. A competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects in a consultancy environment across multiple sectors.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, cost control, risk management and project governance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from inception through to completion under both NEC and JCT forms of contract.
• Lead multiple projects across varied sectors including regeneration, data centres, industrial, residential, and commercial.
• Coordinate internal and external resources, manage risk, and ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Contract administration

Cost control

Education

Degree in Construction Project Management, Surveying, or Engineering

Job description

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Project Manager - Consultancy
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + benefits
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join a growing consultancy team based in Birmingham. This is a client-facing role offering a broad and exciting project portfolio, ranging in value from £2m to £25m. You'll manage complex construction schemes across both public and private sectors-working on new builds, refurbishments, infrastructure, regeneration, and specialist facilities.
This is an opportunity for someone with real ambition to take responsibility for end-to-end project delivery, managing stakeholder relationships and risk while supporting the strategic expansion of the Birmingham office. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a clear growth trajectory, now is the perfect time to join!

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from inception through to completion, working across pre- and post-contract stages under both NEC and JCT forms of contract (approx. 50/50 split).
• Engage confidently with clients, design teams, contractors and other stakeholders to manage programme, cost, and quality effectively.
• Lead multiple projects across varied sectors including regeneration, data centres, industrial, residential, and commercial.
• Coordinate internal and external resources, manage risk, and ensure successful delivery against agreed metrics.
• Contribute to business development through excellent client service and repeat business.
• Support and mentor junior team members, including an Assistant Project Manager.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture within the regional office.

Current & Upcoming Projects

• £25m regeneration programme for a regional local authority.
• Suspension bridge project with significant stakeholder management and EA involvement.
• Enabling works for a major new data centre.
• Refurbishment of a chocolate factory.
• High-end residential extension.

What We're Looking For

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (Construction Project Management, Surveying, Engineering, etc.).
• Working towards or already holding membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, APM).
• Proven experience managing projects in a consultancy environment across multiple sectors.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, cost control, risk management and project governance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to demonstrate commercial awareness, client focus, and professionalism under pressure.
• Competitive salary up to £55,000 depending on experience.
• Exposure to a diverse range of complex and high-profile projects.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture with clear plans to grow.
• Excellent progression opportunities as part of a growing national consultancy.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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