Construction Project Manager (Main Contractors)

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

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Construction Project Manager to lead bespoke timber projects. The candidate will manage all project stages, engage with clients, and coordinate design efforts. Ideal applicants should have a solid background in construction, timber, or manufactured products. This role offers £45,000 - £50,000 based on experience, plus additional benefits, in a supportive environment prioritizing craft and sustainability.

Benefits

Pension

Profit Sharing

Enhanced Leave

Career Progression

Training

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within construction or timber sectors.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes and installation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from briefing to handover.
• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders.
• Coordinate design and technical stages.

Skills

Project Management experience in construction

Understanding of materials and fabrication

Client communication and relationship building

Technical confidence

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 someone 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.

Keywords:

• Construction
• Timber
• Frames
• Oak
• Bespoke
• Buckfastleigh
• Devon
• Project
• Manager
• Site
• Design
• Fabrication
• Manufacturing

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.