Project Construction & Commissioning Manager in Birmingham

• Project Construction & Commissioning Manager (PCCM)
• (Full time, no remote option)
• Job Overview

An internal promotion opportunity to lead Construction & Commissioning activities for major energy infrastructure projects, including offshore wind grid connections, HVDC systems, substations, and power transmission and generation projects.

This highly visible role requires close collaboration with Project Directors, Site Managers, clients, and subcontractors to deliver projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all Construction & Commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Organise and lead kick‑off meetings for Construction & Commissioning project teams.
• Drive the successful handover from Tendering and Engineering into Construction & Commissioning, ensuring clear ownership of scope, schedule, budget, risks, and opportunities.
• Define Construction & Commissioning responsibilities, resource requirements and delivery strategies.
• Lead the review, approval and implementation of constructability strategies during mobilisation and execution.
• Work closely with Project Directors, Site Managers, and functional teams to drive project performance and delivery.
• Support site mobilisation and startup activities, ensuring robust execution plans are established and effectively implemented.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, permits, certifications, contractual obligations and HSE requirements.
• Develop and coordinate temporary and permanent site infrastructure requirements.
• Monitor construction progress, project performance, resource loading, budgets and forecasts, implementing recovery and mitigation plans where required.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks and opportunities throughout execution.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and successful project outcomes.
• Lead and support commercial discussions relating to change management, variations, claims, additional costs and cost control activities.
• Challenge constructively and drive decision‑making in complex project environments.
• Participate in project reviews and provide accurate reporting on project status, progress, risks and recovery plans.
• Ensure all Construction & Commissioning activities are delivered in accordance with company processes, industry standards and project requirements.
• Provide timely, accurate and reliable information to project leadership and senior management teams.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and the implementation of best practices across projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering Construction and/or Commissioning activities within major infrastructure, energy, utilities, industrial or engineering projects.
• Experience within High Voltage (HV), HVDC, substations, offshore wind, transmission & distribution, or power generation projects would be highly advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, with the ability to influence and engage effectively across project teams, clients and contractors.
• Commercial awareness, including exposure to project budgets, forecasting, change management, variations, claims or cost discussions.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and deliver against project deadlines.
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to identify issues proactively, take ownership and implement practical solutions.
• Comfortable operating in dynamic project environments and adapting to changing priorities.
• Desired Skills & Attributes
• Proactive approach and willingness to take ownership.
• Credibility and influence across all stakeholder levels.
• Confidence leading challenging discussions and driving decisions.
• Commercial awareness and strong project delivery focus.
• Pragmatic, solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to see the bigger picture while maintaining attention to detail.
• Flexibility, adaptability and a strong team ethic.
• Ambition to grow and develop within a high‑performing project environment.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Excellent company pension and a range of employee benefits.
• Career growth opportunities within a global organisation.
• Supportive team culture.
• Work‑life balance with flexible working arrangements.
• Strong Health & Safety culture and comprehensive training programmes.

Note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

† The role is based in Birmingham and is not eligible for remote work.

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