Project Manager
Construction Project Manager – £20m Logistics / Industrial Scheme
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Employment Type: Full time / Permanent (or Contract – to be confirmed)
About the Scheme & Client
Our client, a leading logistics & industrial property developer, is delivering a flagship £20 million mixed industrial / logistics scheme within Symmetry Park, Bicester
Key project facts:
* The scheme is designed for Grade A specification, responding to strong occupier demand in the Oxford-Cambridge corridor.
* High sustainability credentials are targeted (BREEAM Excellent / EPC A+ / net zero carbon in construction) as delivered in previous phases.
* Excellent transport links: proximity to the M40 / A41 corridor, and access to regional labour catchments.
* This is a marquee development in Oxfordshire, and the client needs a strong Construction Project Manager to take ownership of delivery from design through to handover.
Role Summary & Responsibilities
As the Construction Project Manager, you will be accountable for delivering the scheme successfully, working closely with design, contractor and stakeholder teams. Your core responsibilities will include:
* Overseeing project delivery from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover
* Leading procurement, subcontractor selection, contract administration and budget management
* Developing and managing programme(s), ensuring alignment with design milestones
* Monitoring cost, quality, safety and environmental / sustainability performance
* Coordinating the interface between architectural, structural, civil, MEP, sustainability and landscape design teams
* Managing risk, reviewing & resolving technical and logistical challenges on site
* Engaging with stakeholders including local authorities, neighbours, community, and the client’s internal team
* Leading reporting, change control, site governance, and project close-out
* Mentoring / managing onsite delivery staff and subcontractor teams
Candidate Specification & Experience
We are looking for an established, commercially astute project manager who:
* Has demonstrable experience managing medium to large scale logistics / industrial / commercial projects (ideally £15m–£30m+)
* Has experience delivering to high sustainability / net zero / BREEAM standards
* Understands the challenges of large-span warehouse construction (dock / level access doors, structural loads, yard design etc.)
* Is strong technically, with excellent contract, procurement, cost and commercial capabilities
* Has strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
* Is adept at risk management, with solid experience in problem solving on complex projects
* Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing tight interfaces
* Holds relevant construction / engineering qualifications; chartered status or equivalent is preferable
What’s On Offer
* Opportunity to lead a high-profile development in a strong logistics region
* Exposure to state-of-the-art industrial / logistics design and delivery
* Significant scope for professional growth, impact, and visibility
* Attractive remuneration package
* A chance to deliver a legacy project with strong credentials