Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - Oxford Location: Oxfordshire Salary: Up to £90,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Pension Specialism: Construction, Building Projects Senior Project Manager Oxford - Major Projects A well‑established and highly regarded main contractor is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager to join their Oxfordshire operation. This is a critical senior appointment within the business, supporting a strong pipeline of client‑led, negotiated projects typically ranging from £10m to £30m. The contractor works closely with repeat clients across a range of complex building projects and places strong emphasis on early engagement, collaboration and pre‑construction excellence. This role is key to maintaining those relationships and ensuring consistent delivery at a senior level. This opportunity would suit an established Senior Project Manager ready to step into a broader role, or an experienced Contracts Manager with strong pre‑construction exposure. The Role As Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the delivery of major schemes from pre‑construction through to completion, acting as a senior figure within the project and regional leadership teams. Key responsibilities include: Managing client‑led, negotiated projects (£10m-£30m) Leading pre‑construction activities including design development, buildability, programming and procurement input Taking ownership of programme, quality, H&S and overall project performance Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants and internal stakeholders Managing and supporting Project Managers, Site Teams and supply chain partners Working closely with commercial teams to ensure cost control and commercial success Contributing to work‑winning, early engagement and strategic planning where required What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Contracts Manager within main contracting Strong background delivering complex projects between £10m-£30m Demonstrable pre‑construction and early‑stage project experience Experience working on negotiated or repeat‑client schemes Strong leadership, communication and client‑facing skills Commercially aware with the confidence to operate in a senior, influential positionPackage Salary up to £90,000 (DOE) Car allowance Pension scheme Performance‑related benefits Long‑term, senior role within a stable and well‑respected contractor How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell at Hays for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)