Capital Projects Project Manager

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Oxford is seeking a Capital Projects Project Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of projects. The role involves managing construction projects valued between £100k and £2m, ensuring compliance with governance and delivering quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience in a complex estate environment and strong technical knowledge. Competitive benefits and workplace flexibility offered.

Benefits

38 days of annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Subsidised childcare

Access to sports facilities

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in managing capital projects.
• Strong ability to engage with various stakeholders.
• Membership of a recognised professional body.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of construction projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and governance.
• Deliver projects that meet the needs of a wide range of stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in managing small to medium-sized capital projects

Technical knowledge of building construction

Stakeholder engagement skills

Collaborative approach to project delivery

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

The University of Oxford is seeking to appoint a Capital Projects Project Manager to join its Estates Services team, supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital projects across the University’s extensive estate.

Oxford’s estate comprises over 450 buildings, ranging from historic landmarks to cutting-edge research facilities. This role will pick projects in the Minor Capital Plan, currently running at £30m per annum and will deliver high-quality, sustainable, and innovative spaces that support world-leading research and education.

This role sits within the Capital Projects team and will be responsible for managing a cross-Divisional portfolio of construction projects valued between £100k and £2m, within a wider programme of projects up to £15m. The successful candidate will lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and University governance, while delivering value for money and meeting the needs of a wide range of stakeholders.

We are seeking a candidate with demonstrable experience in managing small to medium-sized capital projects, ideally within a complex estate environment. You will bring strong technical knowledge of building construction, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a collaborative approach to project delivery. A relevant professional qualification and membership of a recognised body are essential.

The candidate briefing pack can be viewed here

The University offers a highly competitive benefits package including 38 days of annual leave (including public holidays), a generous pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and access to a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities. Staff also benefit from subsidised childcare, sports facilities, and wellbeing support.

For a confidential discussion, please contact our retained advisors Nick Coppard ([e-mail]) and Kelley Brown ([e-mail]) at MRG.

Applications should consist of a CV and a supporting statement and be sent to both Nick and Kelley.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 12th October

Interviews will take place: Friday, 31st October and 3rd November.