Project Manager

Laing O'Rourke; Oxford; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Laing O'Rourke in Oxford is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of a state-of-the-art Vaccinology Centre and Pandemic Sciences Centre for life sciences. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, integrate laboratory and education spaces, and drive the project from planning through handover.

Working closely with the University of Oxford, researchers and supply chain partners, you will manage budgets, schedules and risk, champion digital engineering and BIM, and ensure safety,

Qualifications

• Background in fit-out trades or a degree in construction management or engineering.
• Experience in life sciences, laboratories or related environments.
• Track record delivering large-scale projects worth 50m+.

Responsabilités

• Lead day-to-day management and successful delivery of a major life sciences facility from construction through to handover.
• Develop, manage and monitor delivery strategies, execution plans, programmes, budgets and resources.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to integrate laboratory, research, education and collaborative spaces.
• Oversee delivery of serviced laboratory environments, MEP systems, clean rooms and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Monitor performance against programme, cost and quality objectives and take corrective actions.
• Build strong relationships with University of Oxford, design consultants, researchers and suppliers.
• Lead governance activities including reporting, forecasting, risk management and change control.
• Drive adoption of digital engineering, BIM and modern methods of construction.
• Support commissioning, validation and handover to ensure facilities are operational.
• Champion sustainability initiatives and net-zero objectives.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

BIM

Digital engineering

Formation

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Description du poste

groundbreaking scientific discovery for generations to come.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management and successful delivery of a major life sciences research facility from construction through to completion and handover.


• Develop, manage and monitor project delivery strategies, execution plans, programmes, budgets and resource requirements.


• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure the seamless integration of laboratory, research, education and collaborative spaces.


• Oversee the delivery of highly serviced laboratory environments, specialist MEP systems, clean rooms and critical infrastructure.


• Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, environmental and quality standards.


• Monitor project performance against programme, cost and quality objectives, implementing corrective actions as required.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with the University of Oxford, design consultants, researchers, end users and supply chain partners.


• Lead project governance activities including reporting, forecasting, risk management and change control.


• Drive the adoption of digital engineering, BIM and modern methods of construction throughout the project lifecycle.


• Support commissioning, validation and handover activities to ensure facilities are fully operational and fit for purpose.


• Champion sustainability initiatives and support the achievement of environmental and net-zero objectives.

About You

• Fit-out trade background or degree qualified in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.


• Pharmaceutical / laboratory / life sciences experience


• Proven track record of delivering large-scale construction projects valued at 50m+.


• Experience managing complex projects within life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceutical, higher education, advanced technology or research environments.


• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and project delivery capabilities.

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets.

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of one of the UK's most ambitious and high-profile life sciences developments: a state-of-the-art Vaccinology Centre and Pandemic Sciences Centre in Oxford. This landmark project will bring together world-leading expertise in vaccine research, pandemic sciences, epidemiology, disease surveillance, translational medicine, clinical trials, education and training within a single, purpose-built environment. Scheduled for completion in 2028, the development will play a vital role in enhancing the UK's pandemic preparedness and advancing globally recognised scientific research. As Project Manager, you will take ownership of the successful planning, coordination and delivery of this technically complex and strategically important project. Working closely with the University of Oxford, research partners, consultants, specialist subcontractors and internal delivery teams, you will help create a world-class facility that will support, a commitment to learning.

About us:

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace. We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all.