Project Manager – Tier 1 Contractor

Location: Plymouth
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £80,000 & Excellent Benefits

About the Role

We’re working with a leading Tier 1 main contractor to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join their South West region.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a major commercial construction project in the heart of Devon.

As Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for driving programme, safety, quality, and financial performance, while leading a multi-disciplinary team and working closely with clients to ensure exceptional outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of projects, ensuring compliance with programme, cost, quality, and safety objectives.
• Develop and implement Project Management Plans, maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation.
• Manage budgets and preliminaries, monitor costs, and report on progress.
• Coordinate and motivate site teams and subcontractors, promoting a collaborative working environment.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.
• Liaise with clients, design teams, and stakeholders, providing regular updates and building strong relationships.
• Oversee handover and ensure defect-free completion.
• Support strategic risk and opportunity management across the project lifecycle.

About You

• Proven experience delivering commercial construction projects with a Tier 1 main contractor.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of contractual, commercial, and H&S procedures.
• Experience managing complex logistics (e.g. tower cranes, lifting plans).
• Degree in Construction Management or similar (preferred).
• Site Engineering background is preferred.
• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid at Work qualifications.
• Familiar with BREEAM, CCS, and environmental standards is desirable.
• Competent in IT and planning software.

What’s in it for You

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
• Electric car or car allowance
• BUPA private healthcare
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Gym subsidy & employee reward schemes
• Inclusive and supportive working environment

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.

We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.