Senior Section Manager — Vaccinology Centre Construction

Laing O'Rourke; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke in Oxford is recruiting a Senior Section Manager for the Plot B2 Vaccinology Centre project. The role focuses on delivering section packages on time, within cost and to the required quality and safety standards on a high-profile, laboratory-based facility scheduled for completion in Spring 2028.

You will lead planning coordination, monitor progress, and drive performance across sections, liaising with Construction Managers to share best practice and optimise resource use on

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people management experience on large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations and site safety culture.
• Experience delivering package-based construction scopes within time, cost and quality targets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sections packages to the client within time, cost, quality, safety and corporate responsibility.
• Work with planning to develop short-term programmes.
• Lead Environmental Management Plan implementation and reporting.
• Manage budgets and resources for the section of the project.
• Chair meetings with Trade Contractors to review time, cost, quality and safety.
• Ensure adherence to Laing O'Rourke project management systems.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Site management

Health & Safety knowledge

Programme planning

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Laing O'Rourke in Oxford is recruiting a Senior Section Manager for the Plot B2 Vaccinology Centre project. The role focuses on delivering section packages on time, within cost and to the required quality and safety standards on a high-profile, laboratory-based facility scheduled for completion in Spring 2028.

You will lead planning coordination, monitor progress, and drive performance across sections, liaising with Construction Managers to share best practice and optimise resource use on