Project Managers Great Grid Upgrade

AWC Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services firm is looking for Project Managers to oversee overhead line projects as part of the UK's Great Grid Upgrade initiative. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in large-scale construction, strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, and be confident in stakeholder management. This permanent position offers a hybrid working pattern along with competitive benefits including a company car and discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme / Life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity/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 largescale construction projects, ideally with overhead line work.
• Confident in leading stakeholder meetings and client interactions.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3 / 4 construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health, safety, quality, and compliance across project sites.
• Act as the main contact for clients, stakeholders, and third-party partners.
• Support design and commercial teams with technical input and contract management.

Skills

Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

Experience in largescale construction projects

Confidence in client interactions and stakeholder meetings

Flexibility for travel across the UK

Education

Project Management Higher Education degree

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

Job description

Vacancy Created : 25 / 11 / 2025

To apply for this role please call Alan on or alternatively you can send your CV and competencies to emailprotected

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 UKs biggest programme to strengthen and modernise the electricity transmission network. These are brandnew 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 thirdparty 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 largescale 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

Start : ASAP

Duration : Permanent Position

Rate : 70-85000 Per Annum DOE