Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager - Tier 1 Contractor

Project Manager - a leading top tier contractor is searching for a Project Manager to join the expanding team based in the East Midlands region. This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of design and build projects for an award-winning Tier 1 contractor.

They have several projects started including a new build school in Northampton (£20m), a healthcare / diagnostic centre in Peterborough (£10m), a new build academy in Northampton (£18m) and an MoD contract (£20m).

The company has a great reputation in the market and has built up a network of repeat clients and boasts an extensive project portfolio which includes education, healthcare and commercial projects. They have a focus on delivering projects under education, healthcare and MoD frameworks alongside commercial and leisure developments ranging from £5m - £35m. They have a full order book for 2025 and into 2026 and can offer excellent opportunities for development and progression as the East Midlands region expands over the next 5 years.

• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing team
• Full pipeline of projects secured through various frameworks
• One of the regions 'Top Employers' with regional projects
• Supportive team environment with low staff turnover

• Experience delivering D&B projects as Project Lead
• Experience working for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor
• Experience managing clients and sub-contractors
• SMSTS / CSCS / First Aid

• Plan resources on site to maximise productivity and profit
• Manage projects to the highest standards of safety
• Manage sub-contractors and project stakeholders
• Deliver projects to meet contractual standards

• Basic salary of £70,000 - £80,000 (DOE)
• Company Car Allowance (£6,000)
• 26 days annual leave (option to buy / sell up to 3 days)
• Additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance (option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• Dental Insurance and Travel insurance
• Plus, more company benefits

To qualify for the higher rate of pay you must be able to demonstrate a track record working as a Project Lead delivering projects valued £10m+.

For any further information on this Project Manager vacancy please apply with your CV attached or contact Mark Dalgleish at Saxton Recruitment on

Key Roles - Project Manager / Senior Project Manager