Project Manager

  • Thorn Baker Construction
  • Baguley, Manchester
  • 29/05/2026
Full time Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager

Location: Manchester

Salary: £60,000+ Car Allowance + Benefits

A leading regional main contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join their operational team delivering construction projects across the Midlands.

With an excellent reputation for quality, repeat business and employee development, this contractor delivers projects across education, healthcare, residential, leisure and public sector environments, with values typically ranging from £1m to £30m.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager seeking long-term career progression within a well-established business that places a strong emphasis on quality, safety and client relationships.

The Role

  • Managing construction projects from pre-construction through to completion
  • Taking overall responsibility for programme, quality, health & safety and project delivery
  • Leading project teams and coordinating subcontractors, consultants and clients
  • Producing and managing project programmes and construction phase plans
  • Monitoring project performance and ensuring delivery within agreed budgets and timescales
  • Managing project documentation, reporting and stakeholder communication
  • Identifying and mitigating operational and commercial risks
  • Driving projects to successful completion with a focus on quality and client satisfaction

Requirements

  • Previous experience working as a Project Manager for a main contractor
  • Proven track record delivering commercial, education, healthcare, residential or public sector projects
  • Strong understanding of construction processes and project delivery
  • Experience managing subcontractors and client relationships
  • Excellent organisational and leadership skills
  • SMSTS and CSCS certification
  • Professional qualifications such as CIOB preferred but not essential

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and car allowance
  • Private healthcare
  • Long-term career progression opportunities
  • Secure pipeline of work across the Midlands
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunity to work for a highly respected regional contractor with an excellent reputation for staff retention and development

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

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