Tier One Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a £3m Fire Systems and Nurse Call installation project in Oxford. This full-time, site-based role involves overseeing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and managing project flow. Ideal candidates should have proven experience with large-scale projects, especially with Tier One contractors. Competitive salary and a car allowance are offered for a fixed-term role of 18-24 months.

Benefits

Car allowance

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale Fire Systems projects (£3m+).
• Background with Tier One contractors preferred, especially Laing O'Rourke.
• Fire Systems expert with healthcare or large commercial exposure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Fire Systems and Nurse Call installation on a large healthcare project.
• Manage subcontractors on site, ensuring smooth project flow.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

SMSTS qualification

PRINCE2 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - Fire Systems | Oxford (OX Postcode & Surrounding Areas). We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-value Fire Systems and Nurse Call installation project in Oxford on behalf of a Tier One contractor. This fixed-term role (18-24 months) will see you manage a £3m project for a major healthcare site, working closely with Laing O\'Rourke and local subcontractors. Role Overview: Oversee Fire Systems and Nurse Call installation across a large healthcare project. Manage subcontractors on the ground, ensuring project flow from January.

Use Asite portals for project tracking, documentation, and communication. Ensure all works comply with health & safety, quality, and industry standards. Collaborate with supply chain partners under local supply agreements.

Full-time site-based role, managing day-to-day delivery and reporting progress.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Fire Systems and Nurse Call installation on a large healthcare project.
• Manage subcontractors on the ground, ensuring smooth project flow from January.
• Use Asite portals for project tracking, documentation, and communication.
• Ensure all works comply with health & safety, quality, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with supply chain partners under local supply agreements.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale Fire Systems projects (£3m+). Background with Tier One contractors (experience with Laing O\'Rourke highly desirable).
• SMSTS qualified, with strong site management skills. PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification. Fire Systems expert with healthcare or large commercial project exposure.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Package & Location

Package: Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 | Car allowance: £5,400 - £6,000 | Fixed-term: 18-24 months | Location: Oxford (OX Postcode & surrounding area).

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a major healthcare project, following on from landmark builds such as Everton Stadium.