Project Manager

The Construction Index Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking a Project Manager to oversee high-value construction projects in the data centre, pharmaceutical, and logistics sectors. This role offers a clear pathway for career advancement and requires a strong background in Mechanical or Electrical construction. The successful candidate will manage site delivery, ensuring quality and compliance while working in fast-paced environments across the UK and Europe.

Benefits

Travel Allowance

Discretionary Bonus

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Technical Progression

Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven success delivering complex commercial, industrial, logistics, or pharmaceutical projects.
• Experience in delivering high-value construction projects in structured, fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with the full project lifecycle, from design to commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily site activities and report progress to senior management.
• Support the development and tracking of project programmes and budgets.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical or Electrical bias

Construction Management

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 + Travel Allowance + Stay Away Included + Discretionary Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical Insurance + Package + Technical Progression + Immediate Start

Join a high-performing, fast-growing contractor delivering complex, high-value (£100m+) mission-critical projects across the UK and Europe. This is a rare opportunity for a driven Project Manager to take ownership of technically challenging builds in the data centre, pharmaceutical, and advanced logistics sectors, with a clear pathway toward Senior Project Manager and Project Director roles. You will be part of a dynamic team known for quality, innovation, and rapid career development.

As a Project Manager, you will oversee day-to-day site delivery, leading contractors and vendors to ensure seamless execution of complex, high-value projects. You will work on cutting-edge technical construction projects in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, applying innovative solutions.

The role requires candidates to be based anywhere in the UK, with willingness to travel or stay away as needed. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered, and you will be assigned to long-term projects across various UK locations, with opportunities abroad.

Your Responsibilities

• Monitor daily site activities, report progress and issues to senior management
• Support the development and tracking of project programmes and budgets
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure quality and compliance standards

Candidate Requirements

• Strong Mechanical or Electrical bias or M&E construction background
• Proven success delivering complex commercial, industrial, logistics, or pharmaceutical projects
• Experience in delivering high-value construction projects in structured, fast-paced environments
• Familiarity with the full project lifecycle, from design to commissioning and handover

If you're ready to advance your career and contribute to mission-critical construction, apply today!