Project Manager

  • Thorn Baker Construction
  • Bushbury, Wolverhampton
  • 29/05/2026
Full time Construction Project Manager Management

Job Description

Project Manager

Location: North Midlands

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

An established regional main contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their growing operational team based in Wolverhampton.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the Midlands, delivering projects across education, healthcare, residential, leisure and commercial sectors, with values ranging from £250k to £30m.

The Role

  • Managing construction projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover

  • Taking overall responsibility for project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards

  • Developing and managing construction programmes, procurement schedules and project plans

  • Coordinating subcontractors, consultants, clients and internal teams

  • Managing health & safety, environmental and quality requirements throughout the project lifecycle

  • Leading project meetings and maintaining strong client relationships

  • Identifying and mitigating operational and commercial risks

  • Monitoring project performance and reporting progress to senior management

  • Driving projects towards successful completion and achieving client satisfaction

Requirements

  • Previous experience working as a Project Manager for a main contractor

  • Proven track record delivering construction projects within commercial, healthcare, education, residential or public sector environments

  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project planning and contractual obligations

  • Experience managing site teams, subcontractors and client relationships

  • SMSTS and CSCS certification

  • Professional qualifications such as CIOB, RICS or equivalent desirable

  • Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills

  • NHS project experience would be advantageous

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and car allowance

  • Private healthcare and additional company benefits

  • Secure pipeline of projects across the Midlands

  • Genuine career progression opportunities

  • Supportive and collaborative working environment

  • Opportunity to join a well-established contractor with an excellent reputation and strong staff retention record

If you are an experienced Project Manager looking to join a forward-thinking contractor with a strong order book and long-term career prospects, we would like to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please contact Emma Saunders-Waller at Thorn Baker Construction on (phone number removed)