Senior Project Manager in Castleford

The Opportunity

We have an immediate and exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Regional Building team Yorkshire. We are looking for an individual who wants to take the next step in their career and build on their existing experience. The initial posting is for the delivery of our award of a primary school scheme in Sheffield circa £20.1m, commencing March 2026. The scheme is a further success in our ongoing DFE framework, an important and ongoing strategic relationship. Ideally you could be situated in York, Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster areas and flexible to travel to site.

Reporting into the Project Contracts Manager, you will be an established Senior Project Manager who will be working as the project lead on the scheme, with the responsibility for the management and delivery of the project. You will have responsibility for the project operational management team under your direct control. We need someone who can lead and manage projects, ensuring they are fully resourced and delivered safely, on time and within budget to high quality client specifications. You will be a proactive, creative, and logical individual with a solution-focused outlook. You must be competent working in a busy, pressured environment and be able to meet tight deadlines. On completion of the above project, you will be allocated to new projects within the Yorkshire region.

What you will be doing:

• Maintaining effective and long-term relationships with the DFE and their representatives/advisors.
• Implementing and maintaining Tilbury Douglas Strategy and Policies for Sustainability, Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, Training and Development etc. and acting as an exemplar of the Tilbury Douglas culture and values.
• Ensuring the project team comply with the Companies Integrated Management System.
• Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems and developing mitigation strategies.
• Reviewing methods of working, alternative materials etc to maximise commercial profitability whilst maintaining quality.
• Reviewing and challenging our delivery programmes to maintain or better the programme position.
• Work alongside our supporting disciplines – Planning, design management, commercial and document control to achieve the best project outcomes.
• Managing, supporting, mentoring, and counselling members of the project team in their personal development.
• Undertaking annual assessments for staff directly reporting to the role.
• Seeking and developing ongoing continuous improvement of both our processes and colleagues alike.
• Providing aftercare services to the customer.
• To support and be familiar with your own role and responsibilities in respect of Business Continuity Planning.
• Ensuring that team members are also aware of the plans and communicates same.
• Any other duties relevant to the role.

What we will need from you:

• CITB Level 3 Safety Course.
• Appropriate CSCS Card.
• Degree (or equivalent) in appropriate subject Professional Qualification (desirable).
• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience running projects as a “number 1” above £10M in value.
• High level of leadership and management skills.
• Commercial and financial awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technical experience and knowledge.
• Ability to plan and organise resources to meet tight deadlines.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Car Allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as: Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner), Dental Insurance, Travel insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.

Who we are:

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit‑out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment. It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application. We are proud to announce that we have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award.

Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks. Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence. We look forward to receiving your application!