Project Delivery Manager

Project Delivery Manager 
A brand-new opportunity to shape your own part of a thriving business - TMS Maritime is expanding, and we’re looking for a driven Project Delivery Manager to take ownership of our core portfolio of marine and civils projects up to £500k. Currently this element of the business accounts for £4m but we need the right individual to drive this upwards to £10m. Enjoy a salary of £70,000, performance bonus, company car, private healthcare, pension contributions and a genuine chance to build your own team as part of a growing, people-first company.

About TMS Maritime For over 30 years, TMS Maritime has been safeguarding and strengthening the UK’s coastline - delivering marine civil engineering, construction, flood defence, and infrastructure projects that make communities safer and more resilient.
From emergency repairs to multi-million-pound frameworks, we combine technical excellence with a practical, hands-on approach. Our culture is collaborative, inclusive, and built on trust - where every voice matters and innovation thrives.

The Opportunity This is a newly created, high-impact role designed to lead TMS’s key portfolio of projects currently up to the value of £500k - representing a major element of the company’s activity. You’ll have the autonomy to treat it as your own business division: nurturing client relationships, securing new opportunities, carrying out targeted local business development and ensuring every project is delivered safely, on time, profitably and to the highest standard.

You’ll lead and mentor an operations and logistics team, working closely with the Operations Manager to plan, resource and deliver multiple marine and civils projects across the South West and beyond, reporting to the Operations Director and the Board. From concept to completion, you’ll have oversight of labour, plant and materials, while championing safety, quality and efficiency across every project site.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the safe and efficient delivery of multiple concurrent marine and civils projects (typically up to £500k in value).
• Provide direction and support to operations and project teams to ensure delivery excellence.
• Build and nurture client relationships, identify new opportunities and grow repeat business.
• Assist in labour, plant and materials allocation - ensuring resources are used effectively.
• Monitor workload and programme performance across the division and accurately forecast projects revenue and costs, on a project by project and divisional basis.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, HR, HSE and procurement to maintain strong operational performance.
• Embed best practice, compliance and continuous improvement across all works.
• Contribute to bids, tenders and pricing activities as part of a close-knit leadership team.
• Work with premier contractors, NEC4 and direct local clients.

About You 

You’re an experienced operational leader with a background in construction, civils, or marine projects - confident managing multiple workstreams and people simultaneously. You’re commercially savvy, a natural relationship builder and comfortable taking ownership of results.

• Significant and proven experience in project delivery and management within construction, civils, or marine.
• Significant and proven leadership experience in managing teams and coordinating multiple projects.
• Experience of working on Tier 1 and NEC4 contracts and projects.
• Solid understanding of plant, equipment, and materials management.
• Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation and site compliance.
• Marine infrastructure experience, degree qualified and IOSH / NEBOSH / SMSTS certification would be desirable.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary:£70,000 per annum
• Bonus: Performance-related
• Company Car
• Private Medical Insurance (AXA)
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension
• 23 days’ annual leave + UK bank holidays
• Paid lunch break
• Full-time, permanent contract (7:30am–5:30pm, Monday to Friday)
• Location: Dawlish HQ (on-site, with national travel to project sites)

At TMS, you’ll be part of a close, friendly team that values inclusion, collaboration, and shared success.

Your Next Steps

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