The role - 6m Day Rate Contract
We are seeking an experienced Contractor for our On‑Site Construction Project Manager role. With a strong commercial background, hands‑on construction management capability, and proven experience delivering telecoms or infrastructure projects. You will act as the on‑site lead, managing end‑to‑end project delivery while ensuring all commercial and contractual obligations are met.
This role is ideal for a confident project leader who can operate independently on site, drive performance, and maintain strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.
This is role is based in and around the Oxford area.
We welcome applications from everyone. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know—we're here to support you.
Key Responsibilities
Strong understanding of NEC3/4; including document and commercial management experience
Experience of working on Telecoms and Construction projects (on-site), with exceptional stakeholder & subcontractor management skills
Scheduling on-site delivery, including access for sub-contractors, as per agreed timelines, ensuring Cellnex requirements are met, amongst the other contractors on-site.
Managing on-site commercial, contractual, sub-contractor engagements with the end-client – ensuring clear understanding internally and with our build partners
Risk analysis, management and mitigation, dealing with all contractual issues including contractual disputes and events
Compiling applications, early warnings and notifications of compensation events
Experience
Proven commercial management experience within telecoms or construction.
Strong understanding and hands‑on application of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
Demonstrable experience managing on‑site construction operations.
Experience managing client‑facing commercial and contractual engagements.
Skilled in identifying and mitigating project and commercial risks.
Ability to compile applications, early warnings, and compensation event documentation.
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management abilities.
Confident operating independently on site and driving results.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Cellnex Telecom is a leader in communication, technology and innovation and employs over 2000 people. We want everyone to feel valued by creating a culture of inclusion and belonging. We do this by empowering all our people to be authentic and share their ideas and experiences to ensure we have diversity of perspective. Only by doing this will we be a truly innovative forward-thinking organisation.
Who Are We?
Cellnex is Europe's and the UK's largest and fastest-growing independent owner and neutral operator of wireless telecoms infrastructure and is integral to the successful rollout of 5G. With the wireless infrastructure foundation that we deliver across rural and urban areas, Cellnex UK helps to connect everyone, everywhere - reducing digital inequality and supporting socio-economic growth. Our networks and solutions are built to be fit for now and the future so that the UK can prosper. We are a business built on commercial and technical innovation, ambition and sustainable growth.
We provide high-speed connectivity for sports stadia, shopping centres, campuses, railways, ports and even in the air. Whenever you're out in public, and you call a loved one, scroll through social media, watch a funny video or check if your train is running on time, there's a high chance that our infrastructure is enabling your connection.
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Agency Notice
Please note that agency support is not required for this role, and unsolicited candidate submissions will not be considered. All candidate referrals must be submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).