Job Description
Project Manager - Oxford
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Car Allowance + PensionLocation: 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 lifecycle
About 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 prospects
If you'd like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at Hays Southampton.
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