Senior Project Manager in Oxford

Senior Project Manager (NEC Accredited)

Summary

A rapidly growing multidisciplinary consultancy, helping to make rail improvements happen for local communities up and down the country are looking an NEC Accredited Project Manager to take the lead in managing and delivering a major multi-disciplinary railway infrastructure project in Oxford.

The successful candidate will work 3 days on site in Oxford and enjoy 2 days homebased working.

You will be responsible for providing client-side project management support and oversight from development through to completion.

Working as an embedded member of the client’s team, you’ll hold responsibility for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, while maintaining excellent relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, accountability, and the variety that comes with working in an agile environment.

To be suitable for this role you will;

• Hold NEC ECC Project Manager Accreditation or working towards with extencive experience in NEC3 or NEC4 contract administration.
• Have demonstrable client-side / consultancy project management experience or within a co-located / seconded project environment with a strong background in the rail sector
• Network Rail project experience
• Broad experience working on multi-disciplinary projects e.g.: new stations, footbridges, freight depots, car parks, and feasibility studies.
• Experience in the early stages of development of projects, whilst at the same time being able to demonstrate the core competencies in project management of delivery to time, cost and quality.
• Understanding of civil, structural, and permanent way disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage people and lead integrated, multi-organisation project teams.
• Experience working client-side or within a co-located / seconded project environment.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills, able to build trust and influence effectively
• Proactive, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial in approach.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related technical discipline, or Minimum HNC/HND in a construction-related field (e.g. Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying) with significant relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the principal client contact on all aspects of the project, ensuring client satisfaction and timely communication.
• Lead and direct project teams through all stages of the project life cycle, from design and tender through to delivery and completion.
• Plan, monitor, and manage project progress against agreed time, cost and quality targets.
• Foster strong collaboration and communication across multi-disciplinary teams, including engineers, contractors, and client representatives.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including CDM Regulations, HMRI and ORR.
• Work closely with Project Engineers to ensure client requirements are fully understood and delivered.
• Proactively manage and mitigate risks to delivery, identifying potential issues early and implementing corrective actions.
• Oversee and maintain project documentation relating to health, safety, environment, and quality; lead risk assessments as required.
• Implement robust project change control procedures and ensure variations are managed effectively.
• Regularly review project costs, forecasts, and invoicing to maintain financial control and transparency.
• Manage the smooth handover and close-out of projects, including all associated documentation.
• Contribute to wider business activities such as tendering, fee proposals, resource planning, and risk management.
• Lead, support, and develop members of the project management team through appraisals, mentoring, and training.

Salary / Package

Salary: Circa £75,000 - £85,000 per annum negotiable dependent on experience plus;

• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays.
• Yearly profit share bonus.
• Income protection and life insurance
• The option to buy and sell annual leave
• Corporate Eyewear scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Paid professional subscriptions.
• Competitive pension.

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