Project Manager
Carterton, Oxfordshire
Salary Negotiable Depending on Experience
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in engineering? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to join our growing team in Carterton. In this key role, you’ll take ownership of complex engineering projects from concept through to delivery, working closely with design, production, and client teams to ensure seamless execution.
Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities:
- Participate in client-facing meetings to define project requirements and scope, offering value-engineered solutions where applicable
- Conduct comprehensive site surveys to inform project planning
- Prepare accurate cost estimates, including labour and resource allocation
- Develop detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project, Excel, or equivalent planning tools
- Attend pre-construction meetings with clients to align expectations and timelines
- Lead and coordinate on-site project teams and subcontractors to ensure smooth execution
- Ensure all projects are delivered safely on time, within scope, and within budget
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
- Provide regular progress updates and proactively address any project-related issues
- Manage project budgets and track expenditure, ensuring financial accountability
- Ensure all work complies with MOD regulations and CDM (Construction Design & Management) requirements
Project Manager Ideal Candidate:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in project management, specifically within reactive maintenance, small works, or refurbishment projects
- Proven experience conducting site surveys and translating findings into actionable plans
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to produce accurate and detailed cost estimates
- Competence in creating project programs and overseeing full project life cycles
- Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) and First Aid certification
- Excellent organisational, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills
- Solid understanding of construction methodologies and health & safety regulations
- Full, clean UK driving licence
Project Manager Working Hours and Benefits:
- Monday – Thursday, 07:30 – 17:00
- Friday, 07:30 – 16:00
- 45-minute unpaid break
- 15-minute paid break
- Company Commercial Vehicle (No Tax)
- Company pension scheme and healthcare
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Laptop and work phone provided
- Company uniform and PPE provided
Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment. com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you.