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Senior Project Manager

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 80,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Project Manager - Oxford
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Car Allowance + Pension
Location: Oxford
Sectors: Education, Commercial, Healthcare, Leisure and Heritage

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager in Oxford to join a well-established and highly regarded regional contractor, with a strong presence across Oxfordshire. 

Due to continued growth, our client is looking to recruit an experienced individual to take a leading role overseeing the full lifecycle of projects within their large projects division. This is a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to influence schemes from early-stage preconstruction through to successful delivery on site. This role will suit someone who enjoys both preconstruction, tendering and PCSA involvement, as well as hands-on project leadership during delivery.

The Company
Our client is a long-standing contractor known for its collaborative approach, strong client relationships, and consistent delivery across a diverse portfolio. Their projects span commercial, education, healthcare, and heritage sectors, typically ranging in value from £15m to £30m.
With a strong pipeline of secured and negotiated work across Oxford, they offer a stable and progressive working environment, with a focus on quality and repeat business.

The Role
As Project Manager, you will play a key role across both preconstruction and delivery phases, working closely with internal teams and clients to ensure successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities will include:

Leading projects from PCSA / preconstruction through to completion
Contributing to tendering processes, including buildability input, programme development, and methodology
Managing site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners
Overseeing project programmes, budgets and risk management
Maintaining high standards of quality, health & safety, and client satisfaction
Coordinating design development and ensuring smooth project mobilisation
Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycleAbout You

Proven experience as a Project Manager on construction projects (£10m+)
Strong understanding of both delivery and preconstruction (PCSA / tender stages)
Background with a main contractor, ideally within regional or Tier 2 environments
Experience across commercial, education, healthcare, or heritage sectors is highly desirable
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
Good commercial awareness and input into programme and cost decisions
Relevant qualifications (SMSTS, CSCS Manager level preferred)What's on Offer

£80,000 - £90,000 salary package
Car allowance + pension
Opportunity to work on high-quality projects across Oxford
Involvement in schemes from inception through to delivery
Strong pipeline of secured local work
Supportive, people-focused culture with long-term career prospectsIf you'd like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at Hays Southampton.

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