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 Mnaager 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

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