Solutions Manager

Solutions Manager PPS
Hybrid Birmingham (Full-time, Permanent)

As a Solutions Manager within the Projects & Professional Services team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how complex programmes are designed, won and delivered. You will lead on creating integrated solutions that improve project outcomes, support strategic bids and strengthen long-term client partnerships, while collaborating with senior stakeholders to embed best-practice, sustainability and digital innovation across national projects.

Package

• £70,000 to £85,000

• Full holiday package with ability to buy/sell up to 5 days a year

• Virtual GP appointments for you and your household

• Flexible lifestyle benefits (critical illness insurance, dental treatment, tech)

• Employee discounts & cashback platform

• Cycle to work scheme

• Recognition & Reward cash prizes

• One paid volunteering day per year

• Free eye tests + £100 towards prescription glasses

• Annual Well-being health check

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Projects & Professional Services growth plan across national client accounts

• Act as SME in project delivery supporting sales and bids on complex tenders

• Develop solution-design and commercial content to create differentiated offerings and contribute to win strategies

• Identify new business opportunities and engagement initiatives; build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders

• Integrate digital/AI-led innovations and sustainability principles into value propositions; lead lessons learned and continuous improvement across projects

• Support business case development, programme planning and multi-year investments

Requirements

• Proven experience as Solutions Manager, Consultant or Account Manager in a project-delivery environment

• Strong understanding of project-management processes and ability to influence strategy within a matrix organisation

• Excellent communication skills, confident engaging with senior levels

• Experience managing complex programme plans and investment proposals

• Degree-level technical background in built environment or related discipline

• Ability to translate client feedback into actionable value-driven improvements and track record of revenue/margin growth

• Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)

Desirable

• Experience in a Centre of Excellence or innovation function

• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and digital transformation tools

• Professional membership or qualification (e.g., RICS, APM or CIOB)