Senior Project Manager Job at Oxford, Oxfordshire Full Time

Project Manager – OxfordSalary: £80,000 – £90,000 + Car Allowance + Pension
Location: OxfordSectors: 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 CompanyOur 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 RoleAs 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.