Project manager in Oxford

Cluttons is seeking a motivated and adaptable Project Manager to join our growing Project Management team. Based in our London Head Office, you will support the delivery of a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors, including commercial office, infrastructure, healthcare, public sector, residential, heritage, industrial and charitable organisations. Working closely with our Oxford office, you will be involved in the delivery of both construction and infrastructure projects.

As a Project Manager at Cluttons, you will provide professional consulting advice across project lifecycle stages — from inception through to completion — covering project setup, management, reporting, and contract administration under both NEC and JCT contracts. You will work as part of a supportive team with direct access to a Partner mentor, ensuring clear guidance, professional development and opportunities for progression.

The best things about the role:

• The team culture and support we give each other
• Diverse range of projects we are involved in
• Real opportunity to be given responsibility to run your own projects and discrete bits of larger projects.

Responsibilities:

• Project Delivery & Management: Lead and support the delivery of construction and infrastructure projects from inception to completion. Prepare project programmes, feasibility studies, strategic briefs and business cases. Manage project scope, schedule, budget and quality to ensure successful project outcomes. Coordinate design teams, external consultants, contractors and client stakeholders. Oversee project risk management, identifying issues and delivering effective mitigation strategies. Produce regular project reports, updates and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contract Administration: Act as Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent on projects using NEC and JCT contracts. Prepare and issue contract documentation, instructions, certificates and notices. Manage procurement processes including tender documentation, evaluations and recommendations. Monitor contractor performance, progress, quality and compliance.
• Client Engagement & Communication: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor. Lead and chair project meetings, ensuring clear communication and effective decision‐making. Support clients with change management, staff engagement and consultation activities where required.
• Team Contribution & Professional Development: Collaborate effectively as part of the Cluttons Project Management team. Contribute to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and best practice development. Take responsibility for personal professional development, working closely with the Partner mentor.

Requirements:

• A relevant Project Management or construction‐related degree/qualification
• Experience delivering construction projects within a professional consultancy environment
• Strong understanding of contracts and contract administration (NEC / JCT)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in leading meetings
• Flexible approach with the ability to work across varied sectors
• A strong drive and determination to succeed
• Professional, confident, approachable and organised
• Problem‐solving capability with the ability to resolve issues proactively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages

Benefits:

• Holidays: 25 days increasing in line with length of service to a maximum of 30 days
• Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme – to help you save for the future
• Life assurance – to protect your loved ones should the worst happen
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme – discounted bicycles
• Flu and eye care vouchers – to keep you healthy
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 health & wellbeing support
• Help@Hand Remote GP app – to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly
• Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more
• Family & wellbeing policy – including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more
• Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted private medical insurance for family cover
• Discounted critical health insurance and more

We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background - enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don't have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need.