Project Manager (North West)

Thorn Baker Construction; Malvern Wells; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work

Health & wellbeing support

Professional membership support

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead site-based construction projects across the North West/ Midlands. You will drive delivery from initial planning through to completion, ensuring safety, quality and performance against programme and budget.

You will coordinate internal teams, subcontractors and clients with a focus on delivery excellence and long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction project management and delivering projects successfully.
• Excellent leadership, organisation and stakeholder management.
• Commercial awareness with ability to manage scope, cost and programme.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage project plans including safety, quality and environmental plans.
• Ensure health, safety, quality and welfare standards on sites.
• Lead project meetings and track actions and milestones.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and project teams to align with specifications and programme.
• Oversee project programmes, schedules and resource allocation.
• Maintain project documentation, risk registers and reporting systems.
• Identify operational and commercial risks and support financial control.

Skills

Construction PM

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

CIOB

RICS

SMSTS

CSCS

Job description

Project Manager - Construction

Location: North West/ Midlands (Site-based)

Are you an experienced construction leader ready to manage projects from start to finish, ensuring delivery that meets quality, safety, cost and programme objectives? We're seeking a proactive and commercially aware Project Manager to lead a range of built environment projects, working closely with internal teams, subcontractors, clients and stakeholders to deliver exceptional outcomes. You'll join a team where career progression, collaboration and personal development are actively supported. Whether you're expanding your project leadership skills or aiming for broader construction leadership roles, you'll benefit from structured support, mentoring, and opportunities to grow within a values-driven environment.

About the Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of allocated construction projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You'll develop and manage comprehensive plans, coordinate delivery teams, and maintain excellent communication with clients and sub-contractors throughout.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and manage project plans including Construction Phase Health & Safety Plans, Quality Plans and Environmental Plans.
• Ensure health, safety, quality and welfare standards are maintained on project sites.
• Lead project meetings (e.g., tender interviews, design coordination, progress reviews) and track actions and milestones.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and project teams to ensure all work aligns with specifications and programme requirements.
• Oversee project programmes, schedules and resource allocation to drive successful delivery.
• Maintain project documentation, risk registers, site records and reporting systems.
• Identify operational and commercial risks and collaborate with teams to maintain financial control.

Who You Are

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Significant experience in construction project management with a proven track record of delivering projects successfully.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, health & safety regulations and contract administration.
• Excellent leadership, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage projects within programme and budget.
• Familiarity with project planning tools and systems.

Professional qualifications in construction management (e.g., CIOB, RICS) and relevant certifications (e.g., SMSTS, CSCS) are desirable.

Benefits & Perks

A competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work/life balance and long-term career development:

• Generous annual leave, increasing with service.
• Health Cash Plan
• Health & wellbeing support
• Private medical insurance
• Car scheme or allowance.
• Enhanced parental leave
• Professional membership support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Death in Service benefit