Senior Project Manager

Brandon James Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading built environment consultancy in Oxford is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will be chartered with RICS, APM, or CIOB and possess significant experience in construction project management. Responsibilities include leading projects, client engagement, and mentoring team members. The role offers a salary of £55,000 – £60,000, hybrid working, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Dental support

Generous annual leave

Chartership mentoring

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Significant consultancy-based construction project management experience.
• Proven track record of leading projects with minimal supervision.
• Experience in establishing and delivering new projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects across all RIBA stages.
• Acting as the single point of contact for clients.
• Identifying and implementing strategies for successful project outcomes.

Skills

Consultancy-based construction project management

Understanding of project delivery from RIBA stages 0-6

Excellent communication and reporting skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Proficiency in MS Project

Education

Chartered with RICS, APM or CIOB

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a highly respected multi-disciplinary built environment consultancy in their Oxford office. As a Senior Project Manager, you will work on major schemes valued up to £500m, delivering complex and high-profile projects for clients in sectors such as automotive (including F1), corporate, university, retail, healthcare, and defence.

This is an ideal role for a Senior Project Manager looking to take on challenging, diverse work while developing their career in a collaborative and supportive environment.

As a Senior Project Manager in this team, you will benefit from autonomy in project delivery, the backing of a skilled multi-disciplinary business, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on a variety of prestigious projects. You will be at the heart of decision-making, client engagement, and delivery excellence, with scope to influence outcomes from the earliest design stages through to completion.

Role Responsibilities
You will take full ownership of delivering projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality. Key duties include:

• Leading projects across all RIBA stages with autonomy, supported by a multi-disciplinary team.
• Acting as the single point of contact for clients and maintaining strong, long-term relationships.
• Advising on and managing the appointment of consultants and specialists.
• Identifying and implementing strategies that drive successful project outcomes.
• Leading and mentoring members of the project management team.
• Promoting the business within the construction industry through service excellence and networking.
• Driving innovation in service delivery through new processes and technology.

Skills & Experience Required

• Ideally chartered with RICS, APM or CIOB.
• Significant consultancy-based construction project management experience.
• Strong understanding of project delivery from RIBA stages 0-6.
• Proven track record of leading projects and teams with minimal supervision.
• Experience in establishing and delivering new projects, including early site de-risking.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, with proficiency in MS Office, MS Project or similar software.

About You
You will be a confident and adaptable Senior Project Manager, able to communicate complex matters effectively between clients and project teams. You will thrive in both office and on-site settings, showing commercial awareness, leadership, and the ability to motivate teams to achieve exceptional results.

In Return?

• £55,000 – £60,000
• Hybrid working policy
• Private healthcare, dental and eyecare support
• Generous annual leave plus holiday purchase options
• Chartership mentoring and career progression
• Employee-owned culture with inclusive working environment

If you are a Senior Project Manager considering your career opportunities, then please contact Jay Lota at Brandon James.

01628 334 719