Senior Project Manager - External Works & Hard Landscaping

Laing O'Rourke; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the external hard landscaping package for a high-profile project in Oxford. This role involves managing complex external works, coordinating with design teams and subcontractors, and ensuring project excellence and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing high-specification external works and a strong commitment to quality.

Benefits

Award-winning project team

Industry-leading digital tools

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in managing external works projects with a focus on quality.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of external hard landscape package.
• Manage quality, commercial performance, and compliance.
• Coordinate with design teams and multiple trades.

Skills

Proven experience managing high-specification external works or hard landscape packages

Ability to lead specialist subcontractors and interface with senior stakeholders

Strong safety and quality ethos

Confidence navigating demanding urban sites with complex logistics

Job description

Now Hiring: Senior Project Manager – External Works & Hard Landscaping

Location: Oxford | Project: Ellison Institute of Technology

Business Unit: Vetter | Laing O'Rourke

Are you ready to lead the delivery of world-class external environments for one of the most prestigious innovation and research campuses in the UK?

We're seeking aSenior Project Managerto take ownership of theexternal hard landscape packageon theEllison Institute of Technologyproject in Oxford – an architecturally ambitious, high-profile development blending science, wellness, and design excellence.

Your Mission:

As part of Laing O'Rourke'sVetterbusiness – experts in high-quality finishes and specialist work packages – you'll oversee the delivery of complex external works including:

• Paving, drainage and hard landscaping

• Bespoke finishes and detailing

• Coordination with design teams, suppliers, and multiple trades

• Managing programme, quality, commercial performance, and compliance

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience managing high-specification external works or hard landscape packages

• Ability to lead specialist subcontractors and interface with senior stakeholders

• A strong safety and quality ethos, aligned with project excellence

• Confidence navigating demanding urban sites with complex logistics

Why Join Us?

• Be part of anaward-winning project teamshaping future-forward spaces

• Join aspecialist business unitwith a track record in premium finishes

• Benefit fromindustry-leading digital tools, modern methods of construction, and structured career progression

Inclusion at Laing O'Rourke

We believe a diverse team is a stronger team. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

Ready to shape spaces that inspire innovation?

Apply now!!