Project Manager Role - Student Accommodation Refurbs

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable contracting is seeking a Project Manager to oversee student accommodation projects. The role involves managing multiple site refurbishments and new builds across the UK, ensuring compliance with quality standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for growth and significant career progression within a stable company environment.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

10% Bonus Scheme

Travel expenses & petrol mileage

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license required.
• IT literacy with proficiency in Microsoft tools essential.
• Experience in construction knowledge and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily contract management and project execution.
• Prepare progress reports and develop Health & Safety plans.
• Manage project budgets and traveling to sites as needed.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organizational Skills

Numeracy Skills

Time Management

Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager Role: Student Accommodation Projects (refurbs & some new builds) - Working for one of the UK's most sustainable, growing contractors. Overseeing 2-4 projects simultaneously.

Work Arrangement: Autonomously: You will be treated like an adult (2/3 days WFH, 1/2 days travelling around sites, mainly in London to Birmingham regions, but potentially UK-wide).

Salary & Package: c. (£65,000 - £70,000) + Car Allowance (£5,000) + Private Healthcare + Excellent Package + 10% Bonus Scheme + Travel expenses & petrol mileage. Opportunities for significant progression within a company with solid clients, sheltered from economic downturns (they have grown £50mil in sustainable turnover since COVID).

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Valid UK driving license
• Fully IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project
• Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills
• CDM knowledge and experience writing Construction Phase Plans (CPP)
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Capable of surveying, scoping, specifying, estimating, procuring, and coordinating
• Ability to manage work streams independently and prepare detailed reports
• Willing and able to travel at short notice
• Solid understanding of construction processes

Key Responsibilities:

• Recommend improvements to existing systems or procedures
• Provide mentoring, training, and support to team members
• Allocate, distribute, and action technical information
• Chair internal pre-start and mobilisation meetings
• Oversee daily contract management and project execution
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations
• Work closely with the Project Director and Operations Director
• Prepare internal and external progress reports
• Conduct external pre-contract meetings with clients and stakeholders
• Develop Health & Safety plans in collaboration with the H&S Advisor
• Monitor and control project budgets and costs
• Ensure sufficient pre-construction planning including method statements and contract programmes
• Maintain tracking systems to monitor the progress of actions
• Lead site teams to deliver projects effectively, efficiently, and compliantly

Apply for the role directly here, or contact me for more details.