Project Manager

Aldwych Consulting; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an ambitious Project Manager specializing in infrastructure and build projects. The role offers substantial responsibilities and the chance to make a significant impact through client relationships and team leadership. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a construction field and proven project management experience. The position includes competitive pay and benefits such as private healthcare and progression opportunities in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

Paid professional subscriptions

Parking provided

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience, ideally within a consultancy or client-side environment.
• Experience with infrastructure projects essential, build experience highly desirable.
• Chartered status or working towards it preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and build projects.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients.
• Manage programme, risk, cost, and quality.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Client relationship building

Education

Degree in a construction related field

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

Project Manager - Infrastructure & Build (Consultancy)

Birmingham | Permanent | Full-time | Salary up to £55k

I'm working with an expanding construction consultancy that's looking for an ambitious and experienced Project Manager to join their team in Birmingham.

This is a great opportunity to join an independent, fast‑growing consultancy created by people who wanted to break away from the rigidity of large corporate firms and build something with a genuine people‑first culture. With strong leadership, a great social culture and a robust project pipeline, this is a great next step for someone looking to progress in their career.

With projects across various sectors including infrastructure, healthcare, education, regeneration and the public‑sector, you can ensure that no two days will be the same.

Sounds interesting? Apply today!

The Role

This role offers genuine responsibility, autonomy and visibility, with the support of an experienced leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

As the Project Manager, your responsibilities will include :

• Leading the end‑to‑end delivery of infrastructure and build projects, from feasibility and planning through to completion and handover
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong, long‑term relationships and representing the consultancy professionally
• Managing programme, risk, cost, quality and governance in line with client and statutory requirements
• Coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams, including designers, cost managers, contractors and stakeholders
• Preparing and maintaining project programmes, reports and governance documentation
• Chairing and managing project meetings, workshops and stakeholder forums
• Supporting procurement strategies, tender processes and contractor appointments
• Identifying and managing project risks, opportunities and change control processes
• Ensuring projects comply with health & safety, CDM and regulatory obligations
• Providing mentoring and informal support to junior members of the PM team as the business continues to grow

Requirements

• Degree qualified in a construction related field
• Proven experience in project management, ideally within a consultancy or client‑side environment
• Strong communication skills
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Experience with the NEC and JCT contracts
• Infrastructure experience essential and build experience highly desirable
• Working towards or already achieved chartered status
• A sociable, confident communicator who enjoys working closely with clients
• A proactive, all‑rounder mindset with a genuine desire to grow and develop
• Security clearance (or eligibility) would be advantageous

What's on offer

• Private healthcare
• Pension contribution
• Paid professional subscriptions and full chartership support
• Parking provided and travel expenses covered for local office and site travel
• Electric car scheme

Long‑term progression within a growing PM team ... and MORE!

If you are ready for a new challenge and would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Georgie Marden.

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary / contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business