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Project Manager

On-site in Swansea·Full-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 7 Oct)

Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time.

  • Apply by Saturday 7 November

    The date the employer’s listing closes.

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Swansea

    No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

  • 26 days holiday

    Per the ad, which doesn’t say whether bank holidays are on top.

  • Pension matched up to 8%

    The employer matches what you pay in, per the ad. The legal minimum is 3%.

  • Cycle to work scheme

    Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

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

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 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 fees
  • Access to "Perks at Work" discount platform
  • Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers

The role

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.

What you'll do

  • 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 Tilbury Douglas

Industry
Construction

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

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