Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Oxford / Didcot area
Contract: 12 months - Inside IR35
Start Date: Within the next 2-3 weeks
Rate: Negotiable (dependent on experience)

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a major highways and infrastructure scheme in the Oxford-Didcot area, with project values ranging from -30m to -150m. The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and technical expertise to ensure works are completed to programme, quality, and budget.

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  Lead the overall delivery of a large highways and civil engineering project.
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  Manage project planning, programming, and resource allocation.
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  Oversee major earthworks and diversion packages, ensuring safe and efficient delivery.
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  Provide direction and support to site teams (Site Agents, Engineers, Subcontractors).
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  Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards and company procedures.
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  Act as the main point of contact for the client, stakeholders, and third parties.
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  Manage project reporting, progress updates, and risk registers.
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  Monitor financial performance, cost control, and contract compliance.
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  Drive a positive site culture with a focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery.

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  Proven experience as a Project Manager on major highways/civil engineering projects.
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  Strong knowledge of earthworks, highways, and diversion works.
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  Track record of delivering projects valued -30m+.
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  Excellent commercial, contractual, and stakeholder management skills.
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  Relevant industry qualifications (degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid).
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  Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
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  Ability to mobilise quickly and lead from the front.

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  12-month contract - Inside IR35.
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  Competitive day rate, negotiable depending on experience.
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  Immediate start available (within the next 2 weeks).