Project Manager

Tilbury Douglas; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension matched

Enhanced family leave

Volunteer days

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Membership fees

Perks at Work

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a large construction project in the Southampton area. You will act as the number one on site, driving delivery from mobilisation through to handover, while coordinating with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen, and a track record of managing complex projects to time, cost and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects as the project lead, on site.
• Experience on schemes worth £10m+ is preferred.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness for cost/value control.
• In-depth technical construction knowledge and risk understanding.
• Experience using NEC forms of contract.
• Outstanding leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational capability under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management with clients.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Construction

Leadership

Client relationships

HSE compliance

Budget control

NEC contracts

Planning & organisation

Job description

Project Manager
Location: Southampton

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a large, complex construction project within our Building team in the Southampton. 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 (Subject to role)
• 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.

We look forward to receiving your application.