Project Manager Civil

Are you a Project Manager with NEC experience looking to play a key role on a major infrastructure programme in Birmingham?

Do you have experience managing contractors and delivering complex civil or building projects in a client-side environment?

Salary: £65,853.60 to £77,474.40 (DOE)
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Birmingham (3 days per week)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a client-side delivery team at the early stages of a major infrastructure programme. Initially based in the Birmingham office, you will transition to a major depot as the project progresses, playing a key role in taking the scheme through design and into delivery, with mobilisation planned for Q3 2028.

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing contractors to deliver both design and construction packages, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. You will work across multi-disciplinary interfaces, contributing to the successful delivery of complex works including civils, buildings and associated infrastructure.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within infrastructure, civils or buildings
• Strong working knowledge of NEC 3 or NEC 4 contracts
• Experience in a client-side or contractor-facing role
• Demonstrable experience managing contractors through design and/or delivery phases
• Understanding of commercial management, including change control and cost awareness
• Experience working on complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• Based within commuting distance of Birmingham and able to commit to site attendance requirements

Desirable

• Experience within rail or major infrastructure projects
• Background with client organisations such as TfL, London Underground or National Highways
• Professional qualification (e.g. APM PMQ or equivalent)
• Experience with M&E, or rail-specific elements such as track or OCS
• CEMAR experience

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team on a high-profile programme at a critical stage, offering long-term career development and the chance to make a real impact on a major UK infrastructure project.

Apply now or get in touch to find out more about this opportunity (Emily.atkins@carringtonwest.com)