Project Manager
Overview
Are you a Project Manager looking for your next role In Oxford? Atkins Search are currently working in partnership to support a Construction Consultancy in Oxford who’re looking for a Project Manager to work on a across a range of Care Home contracts for their business.
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity working Hybrid in Oxford across a people focused business that was established over 70 years ago.
Client
Our client is a customer focused, value driven end to end consultancy that have recently expanded to 3 global locations alongside 6 UK locations. Unlike some larger consultancies where senior leadership can be quite removed, this client actively promote hands-on director involvement with both clients and project teams. They provide opportunities to work on high-profile, multi-sector projects and potentially explore international opportunities later in a career. This client is attractive because employees can typically gain broader project exposure and have a more direct impact on the business.
Role
As a Project Manager based in Oxford, you will be responsible for the following:
- Leading the successful delivery of care home and healthcare projects from inception through to completion.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring a high level of service and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
- Managing project programmes, budgets, risks, and reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams, consultants, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
- Overseeing procurement activities, tender processes, contractor appointments, and contract administration.
- Chairing project meetings and providing clear communication and leadership across all project teams.
- Monitoring project performance against key objectives, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies where required.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, planning conditions, health and safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Preparing project reports, managing change control processes, and maintaining accurate project documentation.
- Supporting business development activities, developing client relationships, and identifying opportunities for repeat business.
- Working closely with senior leadership to deliver projects in line with company values and best practice standards.
- Mentoring and supporting junior team members where appropriate.
Person
As a Project Manager based in Oxford you will have:
- Experience delivering healthcare, care homes, extra care, residential or mixed-use developments.
- A strong understanding of pre-construction activities including procurement, design coordination, planning and tender management.
- Ability to manage projects through RIBA stages from feasibility to handover.
- Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of JCT contracts and contract administration.
- Experience working within a consultancy environment would be advantageous.
- Relevant qualifications such as a degree in Construction Project Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying or similar.
- Working towards or already holding professional accreditation such as MRICS, MAPM or MCIOB.
Remuneration
My client’s core business focus is to work together to deliver lasting, successful, quality outcomes and a positive legacy.
Some exciting benefits and perks that the Project Manager will receive are:
- Highly competitive salary £35,000 - £75,000 (depending on experience)
- Car allowance (depending on experience)
- Onsite gym
- Fully serviced office
- Hybrid working 3 days in office but flexible
- Roof terrace
- Flexible pension contributions
- Car allowance
- 2 week remote working policy from anywhere within 3 hours difference
- Can utilise other offices
- Hot desking
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