Project Manager

Speller Metcalfe Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK seeks a Project Manager to oversee construction projects in Wolverhampton. The role includes ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while managing teams and overseeing project deliverables. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing commercial projects, strong knowledge of construction processes, and familiarity with health and safety regulations. This position offers competitive pay, increasing holidays, and access to private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Increasing holiday benefits

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing teams and subcontractors.
• Proven track record with commercial projects, ideally in the £1m–£10m range.
• Familiarity with project planning and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Handle overall performance of allocated projects and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage project planning, supervision, and delivery efficiently.
• Ensure health, safety, quality, and welfare standards are upheld.

Skills

Team management

Client relationship management

Construction knowledge

Health & safety regulations

Project planning tools

Financial management

Education

Professional qualifications (CIOB, RICS, or equivalent)

Relevant certifications (SMSTS, CSCS)

Job description

Speller Metcalfe is on a mission… and it’s a simple one. We want to build a sustainable company at the forefront of construction – one that is built with a people-first approach in mind.

As a family business with over 30 years’ experience under our belts, our focus is not just getting you through the door, but developing your skills to support a long-term career with us. We’re proud of our high levels of staff retention and with staff at the very heart of our company, you’re never just a cog in the machine, but someone who can truly have an impact on how we do business.

Our background

Established in 1995 by Steve Speller and Andy Metcalfe, their vision was to develop a business at the cutting edge of construction, built upon an ethos of family values which are reflected in everything we do.

Now one of the UK’s leading regional contractors, we predominantly work across the Midlands and South West regions. With offices in Malvern and Wolverhampton, we deliver a range of public and private sector projects from £250k up to £30 million across a numbers of fields including education, healthcare, residential and leisure.

The job

You will be responsible for the overall performance of an allocated project, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations while meeting time, cost, and quality objectives. This role involves planning, supervising, and managing the construction project efficiently within an Equal, Diverse, and Inclusive (EDI) environment, with accountability for programme scheduling, quality, environmental requirements, and health and safety.

The main tasks and responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive project plans, including Construction Phase Health & Safety Plans, Environmental Plans, Site Waste Management Plans (SWMP), Quality Plans, and Procurement Schedules.
• Ensure health, safety, quality, and welfare standards are actively monitored and maintained, with support from the H&S Manager.
• Produce site layout plans and manage logistical requirements from planning to project completion.
• Maintain accurate project information, records, and documentation in systems such as iProcure and Fieldwire.
• Lead and participate in tender interviews, Pre-Let Package meetings, Design Development meetings, coordination meetings, and Project Progress Meetings, including minute-taking and action tracking.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors, clients, and the design team to ensure smooth project delivery and compliance with contract requirements.
• Oversee project programmes, schedules, resources, and team responsibilities, ensuring timely allocation and competent staffing.
• Monitor and address training needs of the Project Delivery Team to maintain relevant competence.
• Ensure adherence to specifications, drawings, industry standards, and project deliverables, including manufacturer guarantees on D&B projects.
• Conduct risk assessments, report significant operational and commercial risks, and support the enhancement of commercial value.
• Assist with contractual notices, safety audits, stand downs, and post-completion processes.
• Ensure effective documentation of project progress, delays, disruptions, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Drive projects to completion within cost, time, and quality standards, aiming for zero defects.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in these roles you will bring your enthusiasm and determination as well as:

• To be able to work in Leicester and Coventry, ideally based in East of Birmingham, Tamworth or Coventry area.
• Experience in managing teams, subcontractors, and client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, health & safety regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Familiarity with project planning tools and financial management.
• Previous experience in commercial projects, often in the £1m–£10m range or higher.
• Professional qualifications (e.g., CIOB, RICS, or equivalent) ideally and relevant certifications (SMSTS, CSCS)
• Experience working in NHS projects is preferred.

Core behaviours which will help you to be successful in this role include:

• Acts with honesty and integrity;
• Takes responsibility and accountability;
• Is a team player;
• Takes responsibility for safety;
• Has strong morals;
• Builds and manages strong relationships;
• Strong levels of self-awareness;
• Acts with curiosity;
• Listens to understand;
• Interacts with the team and the business;
• Shows high levels of emotional intelligence;
• Is open and embraces change;
• Is proactive;
• Shows an open mind;
• Drives for results.

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary, increasing holiday benefits and access to private healthcare, we offer a number of other benefits for our staff.

Sound interesting?

Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our values, we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Our mission has always been to encourage, develop and combine the individual talents of our staff, and we welcome and encourage staff from all backgrounds and abilities.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

If you don’t meet all the criteria, but are still interested in joining us, email us your CV anyway! It’s always good to hear from people who can bring their enthusiasm and desire to learn to our team.