Infrastructure Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction consultancy in Oxford is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex residential and infrastructure projects. The role involves overseeing contract administration, utilities coordination, and ensuring quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in infrastructure delivery and project management tools. Join a dynamic team that values a proactive approach to project execution.

Qualifications

• Contractor or civils delivery background in infrastructure, highways, or utilities.
• Civil engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience desirable.
• Proven track record on large scale residential regeneration or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery on complex multi-phase schemes including over 3,000 homes.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, and utility providers ensuring clear scopes.
• Maintain programme control, quality assurance, and site safety.

Skills

Contractor or civils delivery background

Utilities delivery knowledge

Programme management tools

Excellent communication

Ambitious and proactive

Education

Civil engineering qualification or equivalent

Tools

Asta Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Our prestigious construction client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver large scale residential and infrastructure projects across the Oxford Cambridge Arc. This role gives the chance to help grow a regional hub while leading multiyear developments involving thousands of homes highways utilities and community infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery on complex multi-phase schemes including 3 000 plus homes, highways, utilities, schools and community facilities
• Oversee contract administration, programme management, cost control, risk and change management
• Manage utilities coordination and approvals including water, gas, electric and communications
• Administer Section 106 and Section 278 obligations and statutory approvals with local authorities
• Coordinate contractors’ consultants and utility providers ensuring clear scopes and delivery milestones
• Produce structured client reporting including weekly and monthly updates, risk registers and programme forecasts
• Maintain programme control, quality assurance and site safety

Candidate Profile

• Contractor or civils delivery background in infrastructure, highways or utilities
• Civil engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience desirable
• Proven track record on large scale residential regeneration or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of utilities delivery, statutory interfaces and approval processes
• Skilled in programme management tools such as Asta Primavera or MS Project
• Experienced with contract administration under NEC, ICC or JCT frameworks
• Excellent communicator able to work with clients’ consultants, contractors and political stakeholders
• Ambitious, proactive and ready to help build a new office presence

Why This Role

• Lead high-profile large-scale projects across the Oxford Cambridge Arc
• Work for an employee-owned consultancy and B Corp certified firm with a strong record in the infrastructure delivery