Project Manager

Thorn Baker Construction; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Annual bonus opportunities

Life assurance

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction in Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead construction projects from inception to handover. You will drive programmes, budgets, and procurement, coordinating internal teams, subcontractors, and consultants to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The role requires strong planning, cost control, and stakeholder management, with travel to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the construction sector.
• Strong understanding of project planning, programming, and cost control.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
• Commercial awareness and a results-driven approach.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Construction-related qualification (HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent).
• Experience delivering commercial, industrial, retail, or fit-out projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction through to final handover.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular progress updates.
• Manage project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Education

Construction-related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Job description

Project Manager

Gloucestershire (with travel to project sites as required)
Competitive Salary + Car Allowance/Company Vehicle + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Full Time | Permanent

The Opportunity

A well-established, employee-owned construction and interiors business is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its growing team. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors, the organisation offers a collaborative culture, long-term career development opportunities, and a genuine commitment to employee success.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded Project Manager looking to take ownership of projects from inception through to completion.

The Role

Reporting to senior management, you will be responsible for leading construction projects throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery is safe, efficient, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction through to final handover.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular progress updates.
• Manage project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across project delivery.

About You

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the construction sector.
• Strong understanding of project planning, programming, and cost control.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
• Commercial awareness and a results-driven approach.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Construction-related qualification (HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent).
• Experience delivering commercial, industrial, retail, or fit-out projects.

What's on Offer?

• Car allowance or company vehicle.
• Annual bonus opportunities.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Life assurance.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Clear career progression within a successful and growing business.