training and education
Randstad
Location: Birmingham (100% Site-Based)
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE)
Package: £7,500 Car Allowance + Performance Bonus + Industry-Leading Benefits
The Opportunity
We are seeking a driven and commercially-minded Project Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension. This landmark 1.7km route will connect Bull Street to High Street Deritend, serving the new HS2 station at Curzon Street.
As the Project Manager, you will work within an Alliance environment to ensure this high-profile infrastructure project is delivered safely, on time, and under budget. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage complex resource planning, and maintain seamless coordination to minimize disruption to existing city operations.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership: Direct a multi-disciplinary construction and rail team, fostering a "Best for Project" collaborative environment.
Project Planning: Create detailed delivery plans, agreeing on timescales, costs, and resources for every project stage.
Delivery: Oversee multiple project sections simultaneously, ensuring all work meets high quality and safety standards.
Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and commercial aspects to guarantee profitability and value for money.
Stakeholder Management: Provide regular progress reports to the Project Director and external stakeholders, resolving issues or delays with a calm, personable approach.
Person Specification
Experience: Proven track record in project delivery within a Civils or Rail environment.
Team Management: Extensive experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing junior project managers.
Safety Leadership: Experience delivering projects within an effective safety culture in high-risk environments.
Qualifications: * Relevant Degree.
Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g., APM, PRINCE2).
Membership (or working towards) of the Association for Project Management (APM).
What We Offer
We pride ourselves on nurturing talent and providing a springboard for your career. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Financial: Up to £60k salary, £7,500 car allowance (option for company car after 3 months), and a non-contractual bonus scheme.
Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Aviva Digital GP, Health Cashplan (100% reimbursement for select benefits), and Employee Assistance Programme.
Note: This role requires 5 days per week attendance on-site in Birmingham.
Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
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