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Project Manager

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 61,000 - 72,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Project Manager / Senior Site Manager - Oxford

Salary: £60,000 - £71,000 + Car Allowance + Pension
Location: Oxford
Sectors: Education, Commercial, Leisure & Heritage
Project Type: New Build & Refurbishment

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager or experienced Senior Site Manager to join a well-established, family-owned regional contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Oxford and the wider South of England. The business has been operating for well over a century and is known for delivering design & build, new build, restoration and refurbishment projects, typically from £1 Million to £10 Million. 

This is a key leadership role within the Oxford team, focused on projects across the education, commercial, leisure and heritage sectors. The successful individual will play an important part in leading projects and site teams, working within a business known for its people-first culture, collaborative approach and commitment to quality.

The client has a number of schemes due to commence over the coming months, with project values ranging from £1 million to £6 million. These projects are all based in Central Oxford and will include a mix of new build and refurbishment works, offering excellent variety and a strong pipeline of local work.

The Company

Our client is an award-winning, financially strong regional contractor with an established presence across the South of England, including Oxford. They operate across a broad range of sectors including education, commerce & industry, sports & leisure, healthcare, residential, arts & culture and heritage-led projects, delivering both new build and refurbishment schemes for public and private sector clients.They have built an excellent reputation for their friendly, efficient and committed approach, with a culture that is supportive, collaborative, positive, professional and people-focused. The business is known for strong long-term relationships with both clients and supply chain partners, offering stability, longevity and a genuine opportunity to progress.

The Role

As Project Manager / Senior Site Manager, you will take a lead role in the delivery of projects in and around Oxford. These schemes will range across education, commercial, leisure and heritage, and may include both refurbishment and new build works.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to join a respected contractor where they can take real ownership, be visible within the team, and contribute to the success of a growing regional department.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day delivery of projects from inception through to completion
Manage site teams, subcontractors and programme performance
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard of quality
Coordinate with clients, consultants and internal teams to maintain progress and communication
Oversee site logistics, reporting and planning activities
Support commercial and programme objectives throughout the project lifecycle
Drive a positive site culture and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships

About You

Experience as a Project Manager or a Senior Site Manager ready to step into a broader leadership role
Background working for a main contractor on new build and/or refurbishment projects
Sector experience in education, commercial, leisure or heritage would be highly desirable
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Able to manage projects and site teams effectively while maintaining high standards
Ambitious and looking for a role with long-term progression and stability 

What's on Offer

£62,000 - £72,000 salary
Car allowance + pension
Opportunity to work on a varied pipeline of projects across Oxford
Lead role within a respected and established regional business
Long-term career prospects with a contractor known for longevity and progression
Positive team culture that is supportive, collaborative, friendly, committed and quality-driven
 If you'd like to discuss this opportunity, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at Hays Southampton.

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