Project Manager (13559)

Tilbury Douglas; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car Allowance

26 days annual leave

3 long service days

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension 8% match

Enhanced parental leave

2 volunteering days

Flexible & Agile working

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fees

Perks at Work discounts

Flexible Benefits scheme

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Infrastructure team, delivering the AMP8 Thames Water programme across the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire and Thames Valley. You will lead multi‑disciplinary project teams, ensure safe, high‑quality delivery and manage budgets and stakeholders.

The role requires an HNC or equivalent in Civil/Construction, a valid CSCS and SMSTS, strong leadership and communication skills, and familiarity with MMC, Lean Construction and A‑Site.

Qualifications

• You will have proven experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects in a main contractor environment.
• Strong leadership and financial capability with a record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Holding an HNC or equivalent in Civil/Construction disciplines with professional safety qualifications is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning through to completion with focus on safety, environment, programme, cost and quality.
• Recruit, lead and develop high‑performing project teams and promote collaboration.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships across Thames Water and partners.
• Manage budgets, commercial performance and risk using KPIs to drive improvements.
• Champion innovation and modern methods (MMC, Lean, Agile) and promote the use of A‑Site and IMS.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

A‑Site

Job description

Location: Cotswolds, Oxfordshire & Thames Valley

We are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join our Infrastructure team, delivering our AMP8 programme for Thames Water across the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire and Thames Valley regions.

Tilbury Douglas has already been allocated circa £250m of projects in the region as part of the significantly enlarged AMP8 programme running to 2030. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of projects at Thames Water Treatment Works, with schemes ranging from £2.5m to £25m and incorporating civil, mechanical, electrical and ICA works.

You will lead multidisciplinary project teams, taking responsibility for safe, high‑quality delivery while building strong relationships with Thames Water, our supply chain and other key stakeholders.

Key Duties

• Lead projects from planning through to successful completion, ensuring excellent performance across safety, health, wellbeing, environment, programme, cost and quality.
• Recruit, lead and develop high‑performing project teams, promoting collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships across Thames Water, project teams, supply chain partners and end users.
• Manage project budgets, commercial performance and risk, using KPIs to monitor progress, identify efficiencies and drive improvements.
• Champion innovation, sustainability and digital ways of working, including the adoption of A‑Site, our Integrated Management System (IMS), and modern construction and programme management techniques.

About You

You will be an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully delivering construction or infrastructure projects within a main contractor environment.

You’ll bring:

• Strong leadership, project management, commercial and financial capability, with experience delivering complex projects safely, on time and within budget.
• An HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or another relevant construction‑related discipline.
• A valid CSCS card and SMSTS qualification, together with a strong understanding of UK health and safety requirements and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to develop effective client relationships at different levels of seniority.
• An understanding of modern delivery approaches such as MMC, Lean Construction, Agile Programme Management and Production Thinking; professional accreditation and experience with A‑Site are desirable.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• 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, 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.