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Project Manager

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 85,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Senior Project Manager - Oxford
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £90,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Pension
Specialism: Construction, Building Projects

Senior Project Manager Oxford - Major Projects

A well‑established and highly regarded main contractor is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager to join their Oxfordshire operation. This is a critical senior appointment within the business, supporting a strong pipeline of client‑led, negotiated projects typically ranging from £10m to £30m.
The contractor works closely with repeat clients across a range of complex building projects and places strong emphasis on early engagement, collaboration and pre‑construction excellence. This role is key to maintaining those relationships and ensuring consistent delivery at a senior level.

This opportunity would suit an established Senior Project Manager ready to step into a broader role, or an experienced Contracts Manager with strong pre‑construction exposure.

The Role
As Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the delivery of major schemes from pre‑construction through to completion, acting as a senior figure within the project and regional leadership teams.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing client‑led, negotiated projects (£10m-£30m)
Leading pre‑construction activities including design development, buildability, programming and procurement input
Taking ownership of programme, quality, H&S and overall project performance
Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants and internal stakeholders
Managing and supporting Project Managers, Site Teams and supply chain partners
Working closely with commercial teams to ensure cost control and commercial success
Contributing to work‑winning, early engagement and strategic planning where required 

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Contracts Manager within main contracting
Strong background delivering complex projects between £10m-£30m
Demonstrable pre‑construction and early‑stage project experience
Experience working on negotiated or repeat‑client schemes
Strong leadership, communication and client‑facing skills
Commercially aware with the confidence to operate in a senior, influential positionPackage

Salary up to £90,000 (DOE)
Car allowance
Pension scheme
Performance‑related benefits
Long‑term, senior role within a stable and well‑respected contractor 

How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell at Hays for a confidential discussion.
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