Senior Project Manager – Oxford

The Company: An independent, employee-owned business of project managers have new requirements to join their highly respected and talented teams across the business.

Known for their great service, talented people, and smart thinking. They are experts in managing construction projects and programmes. 

Their service is specialist and independent, providing a pro-active, hands-on approach to leading projects and realising client objectives.

From being one of the first practitioners of project management when they were set up in 1985, they have grown to become an internationally recognised specialist in the industry.

Their independence means that they can act solely in the best interest of their clients, unbiased by any other discipline.

The Role: This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to make a real impact in a role and develop their expertise and career as an integral part of a small close-knit team based out of their Oxford office.

In this role you will be working alongside experienced colleagues, supporting the delivery of project management commissions across a range of projects in various sectors through all phases of design, preconstruction, construction and project completion.

You will be supported by a well-established and highly regarded brand with over 35 years’ experience and strong presence in industry.

Job Location: Oxford

Start Date: ASAP

Head Count: 75+

Project Sectors: Science/Labs, Healthcare & Higher Education   

Requirements for the Senior Project Manager:

• Approximately 4+ years’ delivering project commissions (construction values in excess of £20M) through the full project life cycle in one or more of the following sectors:

• Science/Labs

• Healthcare (Acute)

• Higher Education

• Alternatively, candidates with significant experience relating to complex MEP projects i.e. junior MEP engineer

• Experience assisting/performing the role of the Contract Administrator/Employers Agent under the relevant building contract

• BA/BSc/MA/MEng degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Real Estate Development, Architecture or a related engineering field preferred but not essential

• Working towards professional accreditation with industry related professional body (RICS, CIOB, APM etc) preferred but not essential

• Prior experience working in a client focused, consultancy-based environment preferred but not essential

• Aspiration to be involved or involvement with business development activities desirable but not essential

• Working knowledge of the construction industry and technical matters such as procurement and managing financial elements of a project

• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills

• Adept at problem-solving and a drive to overcome obstacles to obtain results for clients

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word etc

• Proficiency in the use of ASTA Powerproject software desirable but not essential

The benefits included in this role are:

·        Highly competitive basic salary (negotiable DOE)

·        Extensive flexible/remote working available

·        8% non-contributory employer pension

·        PMI (family cover)

·        Life insurance

·        Income protection

·        £200 lifestyle allowance

·        £500 personal development budget

·        25 days annual leave (increasing to 27 after 5 years) plus 8 days bank holiday

·        Membership of discretionary profit share & bonus scheme

·        Laptop / phone

Get in touch today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, Guy Dugdale – guy@prosper-consulting.org.uk