22 Full time, Project Management jobs in Kidlington, Oxfordshire

Are you an experienced Project Manager within the construction industry, ready to deliver high-impact projects in a world-class environment?, This is a high-impact delivery role focused on managing a cross-divisional portfolio of construction projects, typically valued between £100k and £2m. You will lead every stage from briefing and procurement to handover and post-occupancy review - working across hospital campuses, science sites, historic buildings, and academic departments. You will manage external consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered to programme, to budget, and in line with statutory and University requirements. You will be joining a forward-thinking team during an exciting time of growth, with development opportunities.

Join the University of Oxford's Capital Projects Team and lead the delivery of complex, multi-site construction projects that shape the future of one of the world's most prestigious institutions., You will be a confident Project Manager with a strong background in construction delivery and a solid understanding of UK building practices. Specifically, you will have:

• A degree in construction, or a related field, and professional membership
• Strong experience managing capital construction projects in live, operational environments
• Sound knowledge of UK building regulations, CDM 2015, the Building Safety Act 2022, and statutory compliance across all project stages
• Proven ability to manage consultants and contractors while balancing stakeholder needs across complex sites
• A hands-on, solutions-focused approach and excellent communication skills
  
  Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires," the University of Oxford has been ranked the world's leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you'll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.
Our Capital Projects Team, within Estates Services, is delivering the University's Minor Capital Plan - a rolling programme of over 250 live projects across the estate, with an annual budget of £30 million, increasing yearly. Project values typically range from £100k to £15m, covering a huge variety of schemes: from simple office refurbishment, to complex and technically advanced new research and collection facilities. The projects offer scale, variety, and challenge you might not find in the private sector. What We Offer Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.