Project Manager

Tilbury Douglas; Swansea; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + car allowance

26 days annual leave (+ buy/sell 3)

Long service leave at 3, 7, 10 years

Private medical insurance

Life assurance & pension matched 8%

Flexible and agile working

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work discounts

Volunteering days

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our South Wales team, taking full ownership of delivery on education, defence and healthcare projects.

You will lead on-site teams, drive programme and cost control, and build strong client relationships while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This role requires a proven track record as the number one on site and experience with NEC contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects as the lead on site on £10m+ schemes.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness to manage cost/value.
• Deep technical construction knowledge and an understanding of project delivery risks.
• Experience working with NEC contracts.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for successful delivery of the project, including programme, commercial performance, quality and risk management.
• Lead and develop the project team, setting 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 high 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.

Skills

Leadership on site

Commercial awareness

NEC contracts experience

Team development

Planning & organisation

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our South Wales team and support our growing portfolio of projects across the education, defence and healthcare sectors. Initially, you will support projects in and around Merthyr Tydfil and Tredegar, with opportunities to work across the wider South Wales region.

We are looking for an experienced construction professional who is confident operating as the “number one” on site, taking full ownership of project delivery and providing strong leadership to the wider project team.

You will have the autonomy to lead your team, influence key decisions and drive successful project outcomes from mobilisation through to completion. Working collaboratively with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders, you will build strong relationships while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, to the required 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 feesAccess 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.