Thorn Baker Construction
Project Manager (Estates, North West)
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Project Manager
Location: Manchester
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + 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 impeccable reputation for quality, repeat business, and employee development, the contractor works across education, healthcare, residential, leisure, and public sector environments, typically handling projects valued between £1m and £30m.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Project Manager seeking long-term career growth within a well-established business that prioritises quality, safety, and client relationships.
The Role
- Managing construction projects from pre-construction through to completion
- Holding 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, 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
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Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Project Manager for a main contractor
- Proven success in delivering commercial, education, healthcare, residential, or public sector projects
- Deep understanding of construction processes and project delivery
- Experience in managing subcontractors and client relationships
- Strong organisational and leadership skills
- SMSTS and CSCS certification
- Preferred: Professional Qualifications (e.g., CIOB)
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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
- Chance to join a highly respected regional contractor with an excellent reputation for staff retention and development
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