Project Manager

At McDermotts, we’re hiring a Project Manager to join our dynamic team.

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager and communicator to support the McDermotts function in these areas Birmingham.

To be considered for the role you must have:

The Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of drainage and civil engineering packages on infrastructure and construction projects. Working within a contracting environment, the role requires strong technical capability, commercial awareness, and leadership skills to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to specification.

Main Responsibilities

Project Delivery

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  Manage the end‑to‑end delivery of drainage, highways, earthworks, and associated civil engineering package

s
Commercial & Contractu

• al
  Manage project costs, forecasts, and cash flow in conjunction with the commercial t
• eamSupport preparation and agreement of valuations, variations, and final accou
• ntsAdminister contracts (typically NEC, JCT, or bespoke for
• ms)Manage and mitigate project risks and opportunit

ies
Health, Safety, Environment & Qua

• lity
  Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations
• 2015Drive high standards of HSEQ performance across site teams and supply
• chainEnsure works are delivered in line with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and quality require

ments
Leadership & Mana

• gement
  Lead and manage site teams including Site Managers, Engineers, and Subcont
• ractorsCoordinate and chair site, progress, and client m
• eetingsMentor and develop junior members of the proje
• ct teamMaintain productive working relationships with clients, designers, and stake

holders
Client & Stakeholder Ma

• nagement
  Act as the main point of contact for the client on allocated
• projectsManage interfaces with utility providers, local authorities, and third‑party sta
• keholdersPrepare and present progress reports to senior management an

d clients
Typical Pro

• ject Scope
  Surface water & foul drainage installations (incl
• uding SUDS)Section 278 / 38 hig
• hways worksEarthworks and groundwor
• ks packagesChambers, attenuation tanks, pumpi
• ng stationsService diversions and de
• ep drainageReinforced concrete

structures
Skills & Experie

nce Requi

• red
  Essential
  Proven experience as a Project Manager within UK civ
• il engineeringStrong background in drainage and infras
• tructure worksExperience working for a Tier 2 contractor or simil
• ar environmentGood working knowledge of
• NEC contractsAbility to manage multiple workstreams and subcon
• tract packagesStrong leadership, communication, and problem‑
• solving skillsExcellent understanding of construction sequencing and t

emporary

• works
  Desirable
  Experience on design & buil
• d civil packagesExperience working on frameworks or rep
• eat‑work clientsKnowledge of SUDS design and ap
• proval processesExperience with rail, highways, or wa

ter‑sector wor

ks
Qualif

• ications
  EssentialDegree or HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equi
• valen
• t experience)SM
• STSCSCS Black CardFull

UK Drivin

• g LicenceDesirableMember of
• ICE, CIHT, or CIOBTemporary
• Works Coordinato

rFirst Aid at Work

• Personal AttributesResults‑driven and
• commercially awareAbility to work under pressure
• and meet deadlinesStrong attention to detail with a
• proactive approachCollaborati
• ve leadership styleProfessional and cli

ent‑focused mindsetJob type: Full-time, Permanent,

Fixed term contractWorking h

ours: 07:30 – 17:00Site l

ocation: Birmingham

Why Join McDermottsMcDermotts is a nationwide civil engineering and groundworks company based in Birmingham, supporting some of the largest construction companies across the length and breadth of the UK. Established in 1994, we’re a family-founded business that still operates with the customer focus and values we started with. Construction is our passion, and we believe that the industry can provide rich and re

warding experiences.
Our certifications include: CIOB, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, NHSS30, PQS Health and Safety SSIP, Achilles Building Confidence, Safe contractor, Construction Line, SMAS, Mission Zero and Cons

iderate Constructors.
To ensure we continue to meet the needs of our customers and grow as a business, we continually look for new recruits to join our team. When you engage with McDermotts, you are not just joining a team, you become part of our family. Our culture is built around supporting each other and working togeth

er to achie

ve success.Commitments
McDermotts is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity. All engagement is decided based on a qualifications, m

erit and business need.Applicants from outside the UK must have a suitable visa or the Right to Work in the UK to be c

onsidered for this job.Your shared personal information will be stored and shared by email or a printed copy with HR and hiring managers in relation to any open vacancy for which you