Project Manager, Operations Manager

Location: Digbeth

Project Manager (Civils / External Works)

Location:

Birmingham

Type:
Full Time | Permanent

Red Sky Personnel is representing a leading main contractor delivering a major infrastructure programme in Birmingham. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong civils and external works background to lead the delivery of a complex, high-profile package within a constrained rail and station environment.

This role has a particular focus on listed building refurbishment, external works, and possession-based delivery, requiring a Project Manager with proven experience operating within live rail or transport infrastructure settings.

The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering the Old Curzon Street Station listed building scope, including design completion, statutory consents, surveys, procurement, and refurbishment works. The role will also support the External Works Senior Project Manager in coordinating and managing civils and multidisciplinary work packages across the wider project footprint.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of civils delivery, possessions planning, design coordination, and stakeholder management, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, sustainability, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver listed building refurbishment and associated civils works from design through to implementation

Manage planning and execution of possession-based works within live rail or transport environments

Provide detailed progress, cost, forecast, and risk reporting to senior project stakeholders

Attend client and delivery meetings and deputise for the External Works SPM where required

Coordinate construction, design, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure timely subcontract awards

Build and lead a high-performing civils and external works team through clear objectives and performance management

Promote a collaborative working environment across stakeholders, supply chain, and client representatives

Establish effective site organisation and communication channels

Ensure works are delivered to project standards, achieving right-first-time quality

Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practice

Manage receipt and communication of client instructions, ensuring clarity of authority and contractual compliance

Technical Skills & Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to report at project level

Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations

Commercially astute, with experience of project controls and budget management

Proven experience delivering civils and external works packages

Experience with listed building consents and heritage environments

NEC contract experience

Strong organisational, leadership, and team-building skills

Qualifications, Certifications & Experience

Degree qualified in a numerate or engineering discipline (HNC/HND acceptable with significant experience)

Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ICE or equivalent) preferred

Strong IT capability, including BIM, AutoCAD, and collaborative platforms

Valid CSCS card and Safety for Senior Managers training

Proven experience delivering complex civils works within station or transport infrastructure environments

Strong track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget

Experience working for major infrastructure clients, including rail organisations

Proven ability to manage interfaces with multiple contractors and rail stakeholders

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