Project Manager

  • Damicor Ltd
  • Wortwell, Norfolk
  • Aug 19, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

️ Project Manager - Construction

Northeast Cambridge / West Norfolk £70,000 - £80,000 + package Full-time Permanent Start: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for family-run main contractor delivering high-quality new build and refurbishment projects across the East of England. With a typical project value of £0.5m to £15m, we operate in major sectors including commercial, education, industrial, leisure, healthcare, and social housing.
We're currently looking to strengthen our Senior Site and Project Management team with a driven and experienced Project Manager to lead projects in and around Northeast Cambridge and West Norfolk.
If you're looking to take on a rewarding, hands-on leadership role with a highly respected regional contractor, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead day-to-day operations on site, ensuring delivery in line with programme, cost, quality, and safety expectations
  • Manage site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners effectively and collaboratively
  • Act as the key client interface on projects, representing the business with professionalism and care
  • Work closely with internal teams (Design, Surveying, Buying, Document Control) and report to the Divisional Director
  • Maintain accurate site records and proactively solve problems as they arise
  • Assist the Contracts Manager and mentor junior site managers as needed
  • Deliver projects safely and efficiently, in line with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures
What We're Looking For:
  • Experienced Project Manager or Senior Site Manager from a main contracting background
  • Proven track record managing new build and refurbishment projects up to £15m in value
  • Sector experience in at least one of: commercial, educational, industrial, leisure, health, or housing
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Strong organisational ability and attention to detail
  • Able to develop and manage short-term programmes (ASTA knowledge beneficial)
  • Proactive, can-do approach with the ability to anticipate challenges on site
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel or lodge away as required
Required Qualifications & Training (Desirable):
  • SMSTS
  • CSCS (Manager level)
  • First Aid at Work
  • Temporary Works Coordinator
  • Asbestos Awareness
  • Strong understanding of current Health & Safety legislation
What's On Offer:
  • Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Company car / car allowance
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance & contributory pension scheme
  • Profit-based discretionary bonus
  • Annual leave entitlement
  • Generous travel & lodging allowances
  • Access to internal First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Ongoing training and genuine long-term career opportunities
Location:

Ideally based near the northwestern edge of our core region (Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire) within easy reach of the A14 (Cambridge-Ipswich) or M11 (Cambridge-M25) for project access.

How to Apply:

If you're a results-driven Project Manager who thrives in a collaborative and professional environment, apply now for a confidential conversation.