Blueprint Recruitment is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join a leading construction consultancy on a long-term contract basis in Birmingham. This role is a core part of our client’s delivery team, driving excellence in project management. As a hybrid role, you will be required to attend the head office 2-3 days per week to work on a variety of exciting substation projects. The successful candidate will possessive extensive experience in transmission projects, ideally with experience in substation project management, including overseeing various aspects of planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination.

Our client is a global engineering, architecture, and construction firm that provides comprehensive services across sectors like energy, infrastructure, environmental, and government. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, they deliver solutions that span the entire project lifecycle—from initial planning and design through construction and management.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following:

Technical Responsibilities:

• Ensure all EPC projects under your portfolio meet safety and CDM standards.
• Oversee all aspects of execution for EPC Transmission projects, coordinating with engineering and procurement teams, and handling value engineering and construction management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring client satisfaction and maintaining strong relationships.
• Take accountability for project profit and loss, working with project controls and commercial teams to manage costs, schedules, and scope.
• Prepare project execution plans, ensure risk review compliance, and regularly report on progress, cost, safety, and project challenges.
• Work closely with senior managers, provide mentorship, support recruitment efforts, and help develop a high-performing project management team.
• Allocate resources effectively, and build industry connections to enhance future project opportunities and brand recognition.
• Manage multiple projects with varying deadlines, adapting to the needs of a rapidly growing business.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience in transmission projects, with ideally in substation project management.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Membership in a relevant industry body (e.g., IET, ICE) preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with flexibility for travel.