Project Manager

Tilbury Douglas; Coalville; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Long service leave

Private medical insurance

Pension matched 8%

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fees

Perks at Work

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a large construction project within the Building team. Located in Cambridge, you will be the on-site leader, guiding your team and coordinating with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality delivery within budget.

You will take full responsibility for project performance from mobilisation to handover, including programme, cost control, and risk management, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects as Project Manager or Senior Site Manager on large schemes.
• Demonstrated leadership as the number one on site.
• Strong appreciation of commercial and financial performance; cost/value management.
• Experience with NEC contracts.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

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 client satisfaction.
• Ensure 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

Project leadership

Commercial awareness

Contract knowledge

Stakeholder management

Time management

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.