Project Manager

People Group; Brize Norton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear and accelerated progression

High level of job security

Supportive culture with recognition

Opportunity to work across sectors

Ownership of major packages

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee a £50m paving and earthwork package within a major infrastructure programme in Brize Norton, England. The role involves leading subcontractor management, coordinating multiple teams, and ensuring smooth progress across project interfaces. Ideal candidates should have experience managing similar projects. This opportunity offers competitive pay and strong career progression in a supportive environment supplemented by significant benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager leading complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience working for a Tier 2 contractor is preferred.
• Ability to manage live interfaces and coordinate multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the £50m paving and earthwork package from planning to delivery.
• Manage subcontractor performance and site activity.
• Coordinate teams working between and around other packages.
• Report on performance, including burn rate and progress.
• Drive the project to meet milestones within a live environment until 2027.

Skills

Project management

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder communication

Programme planning

Job description

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Paving and Earthwork Package

Major Infrastructure Project

This company offers a range of strong benefits that make it an excellent place to build a long-term career:

• Clear and accelerated progression for those who work hard
• High level of job security with a strong track record of retention
• Opportunity to move across different sectors and project types nationwide
• Supportive culture with genuine recognition for effort and achievement
• Chance to take ownership of major packages within a landmark programme

About the project

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a significant paving and earthwork package valued at £50m within a major infrastructure programme scheduled to complete in 2027. The wider project is valued at £180m and will continue to operate in a live environment until August. Following this period, there will be a concentrated three month window to deliver £80m worth of works. This will be the peak activity period, and your leadership will be essential to keep the package progressing smoothly and safely.

The role

As Project Manager, you will oversee the paving and earthwork package, managing specialist subcontractors and driving the programme with confidence. You will create accurate programmes, manage progress on site, and maintain excellent coordination with other active packages to ensure that all interfaces run smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the £50m paving and earthwork package from planning to delivery
• Manage subcontractor performance and site activityWrite and maintain detailed project programmes
• Coordinate teams working between and around other packages
• Maintain strong communication across all stakeholders
• Report on performance, including burn rate and progress

About you

You will be a capable and hands-on Project Manager, ideally with experience working for a Tier 2 contractor. You must have managed complex packages of similar value and scale. Aviation experience is not essential, but confidence in managing live interfaces, navigating multiple teams, and driving work at pace is crucial.

Piqued your interest? Then please feel free to reach out to us with a copy of your CV (it doesn’t have to be up to date) or call Jack – 07398 619353

People Group is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for both our clients and employees.

Oxford, England, United Kingdom