Project Manager – HS2 Fencing Projects

Department: Littlewood

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom, Birmingham

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of fencing and associated works across HS2 projects.
• Plan, organise and coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to achieve programme requirements.
• Drive productivity and performance across multiple work fronts whilst maintaining a focus on safety and quality.
• Monitor project costs, production outputs and commercial performance, ensuring works remain aligned with budgets and contract requirements.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to forecast resources and plan upcoming works.
• Lead and support Supervisors, Site Managers and Installation Teams, promoting high standards of workmanship and professionalism.
• Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with HS2 requirements, client specifications and company procedures.
• Review and manage programmes, identifying risks and opportunities that may affect delivery.
• Coordinate subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
• Maintain accurate project records, reporting on progress, costs, productivity and performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
• Support commercial teams with valuations, variations, change control and cost management.
• Ensure quality standards are consistently achieved and a right-first-time approach is adopted across all projects.
• Promote a positive culture of teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste and enhance project performance.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience managing construction, infrastructure, fencing, rail, highways or civil engineering projects.
• Strong planning, organisational and project management skills.
• Experience managing operational teams and subcontractors.
• Good commercial awareness with experience managing project costs and budgets.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of CDM Regulations and construction health and safety requirements.
• SMSTS qualification preferred.
• CSCS Manager Card desirable.
• Good computer literacy including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience producing programmes, reports and project documentation.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Experience working within the HS2 supply chain.
• Knowledge of fencing, security fencing and perimeter protection systems.
• NEC contract awareness.
• Temporary Works awareness.
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and quality assurance processes.

Salary and Benefits