Project Manager in Wolverhampton

Speller Metcalfe is on a mission to build a sustainable company at the forefront of construction, with a people-first approach. As a family business with over 30 years’ experience, our focus is on developing your skills for a long-term career with us. We pride ourselves on high levels of staff retention, ensuring that you are not just a cog in the machine but someone who can truly impact how we do business.

Established in 1995, we are now one of the UK’s leading regional contractors, predominantly working 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 various fields including education, healthcare, residential, and leisure.

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.

To be successful in this role, you will bring your enthusiasm and determination as well as:

• Ability 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.

As well as a competitive salary, increasing holiday benefits, and access to private healthcare, we offer a number of other benefits for our staff. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, 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, welcoming and encouraging 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.