Demolition Project Manager (UK & Europe) – Colemans, Birmingham
Location: Head Office – Great Barr, Birmingham (UK & European travel required)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Join one of the UK’s most respected demolition and deconstruction contractors. Proudly family-owned and operating nationally and internationally, Colemans delivers high-profile schemes across the UK and Europe. Due to significant ongoing project expansion, we are seeking an experienced Demolition Project Manager to take end-to-end responsibility for complex, high-value deconstruction projects.
Your Role & Responsibilities: What You’ll Be Doing
- Oversee the full lifecycle of complex demolition and deconstruction projects across the UK and Europe, ensuring seamless operational delivery, commercial success, and strict adherence to safety standards.
- Act as the primary contact for key clients, local authorities, and international stakeholders, maintaining Colemans’ strong market reputation.
- Direct and manage on-site teams, CCDO Managers, and sub-contractors, embedding a robust safety-first culture across all live sites.
- Produce, review, and enforce comprehensive Method Statements, Risk Assessments (RAMS), and project delivery schedules.
- Take financial responsibility for project budgets, cost control, variations, and resource allocation across plant, labour, and materials.
- Work closely with the senior leadership team to manage international logistics, compliance, and regulatory frameworks specific to European jurisdictions.
- Conduct regular site safety audits, risk assessments, and progress reviews, proactively resolving site-specific challenges.
- Practical knowledge of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint.
About You: Experience and Qualifications Required
- Certifications: Valid CCDO Black (Project Manager) Card with relevant NVQ Level 6/7, SMSTS, and CSCS Managers Card.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of proven experience managing major demolition, structural alteration, or deconstruction projects.
- European Capability: Experience delivering demolition or structural engineering projects in Continental Europe.
- Leadership & Strategy: Exceptional team leadership, commercial acumen, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong expertise in temporary works, explosive/high-reach demolition, and complex urban deconstruction.
- Mobility: Full UK Driving Licence, a valid passport, and flexibility for regular travel/working away across the UK and Europe.
- Preferred Additional Qualifications: Chartered Membership (IDE / CIOB / ICE), Asbestos Management (UKATA/ARCA), Temporary Works Manager certification, First Aid at Work.
What You’ll Get in Return
- Competitive executive salary, highly dependent on experience
- Company vehicle or allowance, laptop, and mobile phone
- 29 days annual leave (including bank holidays) and Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan (post-probation)
- Life Assurance & workplace pension scheme
- European travel allowances and comprehensive relocation/working-away package
- High-quality branded PPE and executive tools
- Clear pathways for senior executive progression and continuous professional development
Join Us
We are a values-driven business committed to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. If you are a high-performing project leader ready to direct landmark demolition schemes across the UK and Europe, we want to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and relevant qualifications to [email protected]
Colemans is an equal opportunities employer – we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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