Project manager

Cluttons

  • Oxford
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
About usWe are a business with exciting sustainable growth plans over the next few years looking for amazing people who want to grow along with us.We are a business that values our people. We've launched exciting people initiatives to better our people's experience and we engage with our people to listen to their needs and wants. We have adopted a hybrid working policy that gives our people the flexibility they want and we reward and recognise them well through numerous ways including our extensive benefits package and the way we align our support to match their career goals.We employ 250 staff in the UK with a fast-growing presence, headquartered in London and serving a wide range of clients. We have established a strong track record and reputation as the ‘partner with a purpose’ to help each client get the most out of their property.Through our network of offices in the UK, we offer a wide range of property services including consultancy, management, investment and commercial agency, residential sales & lettings.The roleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Manager to oversee a growing and complex portfolio of construction and design projects based in Oxford. With an exciting client pipeline, this role is critical to ensure efficient delivery, contract compliance, and operational scalability. A strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, PRINCE2 (or equivalent qualification), and a working knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations is essential. This role also plays a vital part in mentoring junior staff and supporting the long-term growth of the project delivery function.The best things about the roleEnergy & Utilities is an area with significant growth potential that the business is investing in. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growth and success story. This is a role that you can make your own, with great professional growth potential from working closely with experienced PMO, operations and fee earners. You would be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking and supportive team.Responsibilities
  • Provide full lifecycle project management of design and construction projects within the Oxford portfolio.
  • Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements, including communication protocols, early warnings, compensation events, and change control.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk registers, programmes, budgets, and audit documentation.
  • Act as the primary point of accountability for project delivery, ensuring consistency, quality, and on-time completion.
  • Support the mentoring and development of existing project staff (e.g., Project Coordinator), enabling succession planning.
  • Ensure all activities adhere to relevant health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations.
  • Lead project and contract meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors.
  • Drive standardization in delivery practices across the Oxford programme.
  • Contribute to planning for operational expansion, including resourcing and scalability.
Requirements
  • Substantial experience in project management.
  • Proven experience managing projects under NEC contracts (NEC3 or NEC4).
  • Recognized project management qualification: PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, or PMP.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor junior team members.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel).
  • High level of commercial awareness and contract administration proficiency.
Desirable but not essential
  • Working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM).
  • Experience standardizing processes across multiple projects or programmes.
  • Understanding of public sector project delivery or multi-client environments.
  • Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
Benefits
  • Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need
  • Holidays: 25 days increasing in line with length of service to a maximum of 30 days
  • Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future
  • Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen
  • Interest free season ticket loans
  • Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles
  • Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy
  • Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support
  • Help@Hand Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly
  • Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more
  • Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more
Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below:
  • Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Discounted dental insurance
  • Discounted private medical insurance for family cover
  • Discounted critical health insurance and more
We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background - enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don’t have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need.Recruitment agenciesCluttons will only pay agency fees where a signed agreement is in place and the agency has been instructed by a member of our HR team.We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from any third party, including recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted to Cluttons or any of our employees outside of our formal recruitment process, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be deemed unsolicited and will not be eligible for any agency fees.

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