Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Gloucestershire with travel to project sites. The role leads projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery with strong client liaison and team coordination.

You will oversee planning, budgeting, and resource management, while driving continuous improvement across project delivery and maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships. Comprehensive benefits accompany a competitive package.

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.

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 health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Planning & programming

Driving licence

Education

PRINCE2/APM/PMP

Construction qualification

Degree or HND/HNC

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

Essential Requirements

• 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.

Desirable

• PRINCE2, APM, PMP, or equivalent project management qualification.
• Construction-related qualification (HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent).
• Experience delivering commercial, industrial, retail, or fit-out projects.

What's on Offer?

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