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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    Oxford

  • Working Pattern

    Full-time

  • Specialism

    Construction - Building Projects

  • Industry

    Construction

  • Pay

    £72,000 to £77,000
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Special Project Manager - Oxford

Special Works Project Manager
Location: Oxford
Salary: £72,000 – £77,000 + Car Allowance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Special Works Project Manager to join a well-established, family-owned regional contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality schemes across Oxford and the wider South of England.

With a heritage spanning well over a century, this business has built an outstanding name for delivering design & build, new build, restoration and refurbishment projects, typically ranging from £500k to £5 Milllion. Known for its collaborative approach, people-first culture, and commitment to quality, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a contractor with real stability, strong values, and an excellent local reputation.

The Role

This is a key position within the Oxford team, focused on delivering a range of special works projects across the education, commercial, leisure, and heritage sectors.
The business has several schemes due to start over the coming months, with project values ranging from £500k to £5 million, all based in Central Oxford. These projects will include a mix of new build and refurbishment works, providing excellent variety, interesting technical challenges, and a strong pipeline of local work.
This role would suit either an existing Project Manager or an experienced Senior Site Manager looking to step into a broader leadership role within a respected regional contractor.

The Company

Our client is an award-winning and financially strong regional contractor with an established presence across the South of England. They deliver projects across a diverse range of sectors including:
  • Education
  • Commercial
  • Leisure
  • Healthcare
  • Residential
  • Arts & Culture
  • Heritage-led projects

Their success has been built on a reputation for being friendly, professional, collaborative, and quality-driven, with a culture that genuinely values its people. The business is also well known for building long-term relationships with both clients and supply chain partners, offering employees stability, longevity, and genuine progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
As Special Works Project Manager, you will take a lead role in the successful delivery of projects across Oxford and the surrounding area. Responsibilities will include:
  • Leading the day-to-day delivery of projects from inception through to completion
  • Managing site teams, subcontractors, and programme performance
  • Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard
  • Coordinating with clients, consultants, and internal teams to maintain progress and communication
  • Overseeing site logistics, reporting, and planning activities
  • Supporting commercial and programme objectives throughout the project lifecycle
  • Driving a positive site culture and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships

About You
To be considered, you will ideally have:
  • Experience as a Project Manager, or be an experienced Senior Site Manager ready to step up
  • A background working for a main contractor
  • Experience delivering new build and/or refurbishment projects
  • Sector exposure within education, commercial, leisure, or heritage projects would be highly desirable
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
  • The ability to manage projects and site teams effectively while maintaining high standards
  • Ambition to join a business offering long-term progression and stability

What’s on Offer
  • £72,000 – £77,000 salary
  • Car allowance
  • Pension
  • Opportunity to work on a varied and secure pipeline of projects across Oxford
  • A lead role within a respected and established regional contractor
  • Long-term career prospects with a business known for staff retention and progression
  • Supportive, collaborative, and people-focused team culture

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at Hays Southampton.