Job Description:

Project Manager (Midlands)
Contract: Government
Location: Birmingham, B37 7YN, with regular travel
Hours of Work: 40 per week
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, is seeking a Project Manager (Midlands) to implement and sustain a high standard of project delivery, enhancing their position within the project market and supporting growth across existing customer accounts.

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project professional to lead the tactical development and delivery of Capital Projects and Minor Works (MAC) across a government contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from inception through to completion, ensuring successful delivery against quality, commercial, safety, and compliance requirements.

Working across multiple concurrent projects, you will oversee resources, commercial governance, risk management, and supply chain performance while developing strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and operational teams. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of project delivery and supporting business growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the tactical development and delivery of Capital Projects and Minor Works (MAC).
• Manage projects throughout the full lifecycle, from conception through to completion.
• Support the growth of project opportunities across existing customer accounts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, key accounts, operational stakeholders, and customers.
• Take accountability for project financial performance in line with business objectives.
• Develop suitable project delivery models and manage resources across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ensure robust commercial governance, compliance, and risk management processes are maintained.
• Manage and develop supply chain performance while implementing best practice processes and procedures to ensure high standards of service delivery.

Person Specification

• Proven expertise within a Construction, Engineering, or Built Environment discipline.
• Experience delivering projects including Asset Replacement Programmes, Roofing Projects, CAT A and CAT B Refurbishments, and New Modular Buildings.
• Experience working under NEC4 contracts and using RIBA stages.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and Health & Safety compliance requirements.
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple concurrent projects and programmes valued between £500k and £1m+.
• Proven track record operating at Project Manager level within the Building Projects and/or Facilities Management industry.
• Experience running complex tenders, estimating project costs, and presenting tender documentation to customers.
• Strong stakeholder management, commercial awareness, and project leadership skills.

Qualifications & Requirements

• SMSTS qualification.
• Asbestos Awareness qualification.
• First Aid qualification.
• HNC qualification (or equivalent) in a technical or management discipline.
• Recognised Project Management qualification such as Prince2, APMP, PMP, or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability and flexibility to travel nationally as required.
• Ability to successfully obtain BPSS and CTC security clearance.