Project Manager

Tilbury Douglas Group; Coalville; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

26 days leave + carryover options

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension matched

Flexible working

Professional membership fees

Perks at Work

Cycle to work

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a large construction project in the East Midlands. You will be the on-site leader, responsible for programme, cost control, quality and safety from mobilisation through to handover.

You will manage the project team, develop client relationships as the primary contact, work with consultants and internal stakeholders, and ensure delivery to time, budget and quality standards while maintaining a high level of client

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading projects as the number one on site.
• Experience on schemes £10m+.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Experience with NEC contracts.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, including programme, commercial performance, quality, and risk management
• Lead and develop the project team, setting clear direction and fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact throughout delivery and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction
• Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance across all site activities
• Drive programme and cost control, identifying risks and opportunities to maximise project performance and profitability

Skills

Leadership

People management

Client relationships

NEC contracts

Financial awareness

Planning & organisation

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Cambridge

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a large, complex construction project within our Building team in the East Midlands. This is a high-profile role with full responsibility for project performance, from site mobilisation through to completion and handover.

You will operate as the “number one” on site, with the autonomy to lead your team, influence key decisions, and drive successful project outcomes. Working closely with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, to quality standards, and within budget.

As our Project Manager, you will:

• Take full responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, including programme, commercial performance, quality, and risk management
• Lead and develop the project team, setting clear direction and fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact throughout delivery and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction
• Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance across all site activities
• Drive programme and cost control, identifying risks and opportunities to maximise project performance and profitability

About You

You will be a confident and capable construction professional with proven experience delivering projects as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager within a Tier 1 or similar contractor environment.

You will bring:

• Demonstrable experience leading projects as a “number one,” ideally on schemes £10m+
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, with the ability to manage cost and value effectively
• In-depth technical construction knowledge and a clear understanding of project delivery risks
• Experience working under NEC forms of contract
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Strong planning and organisational capability, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a strong client focus

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• 26 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days
• Additional long service leave at 3, 7, and 10 years
• Private medical insurance (with option to extend to family)
• Life assurance and pension matched up to 8%
• Enhanced family leave policies
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Flexible and agile working (role dependent)
• Employee Assistance Programme, including financial advice
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Access to “Perks at Work” discount platform
• Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers

Who We Are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, delivering vital projects across sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and celebrates individual differences. We are proud to hold Investors in Diversity status.

Please note: we do not hold a sponsorship licence. This role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.