Utilities Project Manager

Reed; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading demolition contractor in Birmingham seeks an experienced Project Coordinator/Manager to oversee logistics and project coordination. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in construction or demolition with exemplary organisational skills. This role offers a competitive salary between £50K to £60K, company car, and opportunities for career progression in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Healthy bonus scheme

EV Company car

Breakfast and lunch provided

Varied projects and career progression

Qualifications

• Previous construction, demolition, or environmental contractor experience.
• Ideally in a project management or central coordination role.
• Knowledge of demolition processes and construction terminology.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and hazardous material handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics, documentation, scheduling, and coordination of external resources.
• Ensure project phases are documented and compliant with regulations.
• Manage service disconnections, isolations, diversions, and adaptations.
• Track project milestones and deadlines.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

NEBOSH certification or similar NVQ safety training

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Overview

Reed Property & Construction are proudly working with a leading demolition contractor to recruit for an experienced Project Coordinator/Manager with demolition or utilities experience.

This business is a real leader in their field with some exciting news that will drop soon on some key contracts they have won.

Their projects range from £100k to £10m, and pride themselves on having an expert workforce and state-of-the-art plant equipment.

They are looking for an experienced candidate with construction, demolition or environmental remediation experience from ideally a project management or central coordination type of role.

As this is a dynamic role for the business and plays a pivotal role with the planning and organisation of projects and is the glue to the QS team, project managers, site supervisors and subcontractors.

Selling point of this role and company

• Healthy salary range of 50-60K per annum (the higher end will require demolition experience)
• EV Company car included
• Healthy bonus scheme which is currently being reviewed and further improved
• Breakfast and lunch available to staff in staff kitchen
• Chance to work on exciting and varied projects
• Chance to go out to these interesting and sometimes highly secure sites
• They are winning lots of work at the moment so progression is available
• High performance but collaborative culture

Day-to-day of the role

• Manage logistics, documentation, scheduling, and coordination of external resources from pre-demolition planning to post-demolition reporting.
• Ensure each project phase is documented, compliant with regulatory requirements, and aligned with delivery timelines.
• Full management of service disconnections, isolations, diversions, and adaptations—coordinating all planning, liaison, and logistical aspects with statutory providers and subcontractors.
• Arrange and manage all necessary permissions and permits from local authorities, collaborating closely with departments such as Planning, Building Control, and Highways.
• Coordinate site mobilisation, permitting, and service disconnections.
• Track project milestones and deadlines.
• Arrange and manage all site security requirements and site testing regime in accordance with project specifications.
• Identify waste facilities within the local area, arrange required testing to enable waste disposal and material movements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Must have previous construction, demolition or environmental contractor experience
• Ideally within a project management or central coordination role
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of demolition processes, construction terminology, and safety protocols.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and hazardous material handling.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including project management software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of serving as a liaison between clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in construction, demolition, or environmental remediation is preferred.
• NEBOSH certification or similar NVQ safety training is a plus.

Therefore if this great opportunity has interested you and you have the experience requested, then do not hesitate and apply today to be in a chance of being shortlisted.