Demolition Project Manager Europe Coleman

Demolition Project Manager (UK & Europe) – Colemans, Birmingham

West Midlands

Building Contractor

Demolition Project Manager

Civil Engineering , Commercial , Demolition

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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)
• 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

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.

Colemans is an equal opportunities employer – we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.