Project Manager

Tilbury Douglas; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects at Thames Water Treatment Works in Reading. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management for main contractors, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and quality standards. This role involves leading project teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing client relationships within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car Allowance

Private medical insurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Project Management role for a main contractor.
• High level of leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering projects at Thames Water Treatment Works.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects.
• Ensure adherence to UK building regulations and health and safety laws.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Commercial Acumen

Technical Expertise

Education

HNC in Construction Related Subject

Professional Qualification (CIOB, CITB Level 3)

SMSTS Safety Qualification

Job description

The Opportunity

We are growing our team delivering AMP8 for Thames Water, to meet the greatly enlarged programme of works between 2025 and 2030. Tilbury Douglas have already been allocated circa £250m of projects in the delightful rural setting of the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire and Thames Valley regions.

This is a great opportunity to join the team delivering on Treatment Works within this area. Our projects are a mix of civil, mechanical, electrical and ICA scopes and range between £2.5m to £25m in size, several of which will be on sites that we are completing AMP7 projects.

This is also an exciting time to join the Tilbury Douglas Infrastructure Division as we are delivering enlarged AMP8 programmes across the UK for several water companies. We are recruiting across all project disciplines including management, supervision, design, engineering, commercial, project controls and project services.

Role Summary

The Project Manager leads a team delivering projects at Thames Water Treatment Works, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

This role requires leadership, planning, technical expertise, excellence at client relationships and exceptional problem-solving skills.

Thames Water is a complex multi-faceted organisation; the Project Manager will need to be experienced in developing and managing the client relationship at different interface points and across varying levels of leadership seniority.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Provide strong operational, safety, health, wellbeing and environmental leadership to the project delivery team
• Develop and implement the company’s project management strategies in alignment with business objectives (Including adoption of new IMS)
• Support framework improvement activities by providing technical expertise, support and ensuring feasibility of proposals
• Provide guidance and training to junior staff

Project Management

• Recruit and develop project delivery teams that are recognised by stakeholders for excellence in delivery
• Oversee the planning, execution, and successful completion of construction projects
• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Support technical investigations, technical reviews, troubleshooting, and problem-solving for complex challenges.

Compliance and Standards

• Ensure adherence to UK building regulations, health and safety laws, and company policies.
• Support implementation of quality management systems to uphold industry standards and accreditations.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams, promoting continuous learning and professional development.
• Foster collaboration across departments, ensuring alignment between client, project delivery teams, supply chain and end users
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders

Financial and Risk Management

• Develop and oversee project budgets, monitor expenditure, and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost-saving measures.
• Support Identification of potential risks and support development of mitigation strategies to ensure project success
• Track project performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement improvements as needed

Innovation and Sustainability

• Drive innovation, ensuring adoption of best practices and emerging technologies in construction and engineering
• Promote sustainable practices and solutions in line with company goals and client requirements
• Encourage the adoption of digital tools such as A-Site and the IMS, and other advanced technologies to enhance project efficiency

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Experience in a similar Project Management role for a main contractor
• HNC (or equivalent) in appropriate construction related subject
• Professional Qualification e.g. CIOB, CITB Level 3 Safety Course
• SMSTS safety qualification and relevant CSCS card is essential
• High level of leadership and management skills
• Has excellent communication and customer service skills. Has an appreciation of MMC, Lean Construction, Agile Programme Management, Production Thinking and other techniques that assure programme, cost and quality performance.
• High level of Commercial and Financial ability
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance (Green Car Scheme)
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Dental Insurance
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions

Who we are

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

It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application.

We are proud to announce that we have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award.

Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.

Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.

We look forward to receiving your application!