Project ManagerUniversity

Location: Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ

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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support building-related projects through the project lifecycle from inception through to handover and soft landing. These projects are often numerous, but of relatively low value (in construction terms) and will on occasion be fully led and managed by the role holder. This is an additional role for a small team, and the successful applicant needs to understand and be able to respond to the dynamic demands that construction and improvements project delivery requires.

The successful applicant will be joining us at a very exciting time for the Department, with this role being key to the delivery of the Department’s strategic plans in support of its world recognised academic excellence. This is a permanent position.

We welcome applications from those with previous relevant experience with firsthand involvement in the delivery of construction projects. The effectiveness of the role is likely to be directly linked the organisational and communication skills, together with a project management mindset and technical construction comprehension of the individual. The job description sets out to illustrate this and informal enquiry about any aspect of the role can be made using the contact details below.

The nature of the role is such that it should be considered as office-based but will require multi-site travel around the departments many locations.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Paul Steventon [email protected]

Further information can be found at http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/jobs/home

Only applications received before midday on the 16th November 2026 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement (describing how your experience fits with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

Interviews are scheduled for the 1st December 2026

Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button above.

£39,424 to £47,779 per annum