Construction Project Manager (Main Contractors)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Buckfastleigh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee bespoke timber projects in Buckfastleigh. You will manage all phases from planning to installation, fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has extensive project management experience in construction or related fields. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, including pension and training opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Pension

Profit Sharing

Enhanced Leave

Career Progression

Training

Qualifications

• Experience in managing construction, timber, manufacturing, or engineered products.
• Strong organizational skills and technical confidence.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple bespoke timber frame projects from briefing to installation.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate design and technical stages, reviewing specifications.
• Produce detailed project plans, critical paths, and reports.

Skills

Project Management experience

Understanding of materials

Fabrication processes

Installation methodologies

Job description

Construction Project Manager (Main Contractors)

45,000 - 50,000 DOE + Pension + Profit Sharing + Enhanced Leave + Career Progression + Training

Buckfastleigh

Are you a Project Manager with experience in the Construction sector looking for an exciting new opportunity to join a company that'll continually invest in you and your career?

On offer is the chance to become a key member of an employee‑owned company that has spent nearly four decades pioneering innovative, bespoke timber frame projects across the UK. You will lead unique, design‑led construction projects from briefing through to installation, working closely with clients, architects, engineers and specialist in‑house teams.

This company is 51% employee‑owned, built on principles of collaboration, transparency and excellence. As a Project Manager, you will play a central role in delivering complex, bespoke timber structures that reflect our commitment to craft, sustainability and exceptional design.

This role would suit a highly organised, technically confident Project Manager with experience in construction, timber, manufacturing or engineered products who is looking to take ownership of meaningful, high‑quality projects within a supportive, creative environment.

The Role:

• Manage multiple bespoke timber frame projects through all stages from briefing and surveys to design, fabrication, installation and handover.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, architects, engineers and contractors, building long‑term relationships based on clarity and trust.
• Lead project handovers from Sales/Estimating, ensuring full understanding of scope, design intent and commercial considerations.
• Coordinate all design and technical stages, reviewing drawings, prototypes and specifications.
• Own and manage the full project programme, producing detailed plans, critical paths and progress reports.

The Person:

• Project Management experience in construction, timber, manufacturing or engineered products.
• Understanding of materials, fabrication processes and installation methodologies.

Reference Number: BBBH22999

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.