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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a local authority in Oxfordshire are looking for a Infrastructure Project Manager (Construction) to join their team.

Position: Infrastructure Project Manager
Location: Oxford
Working Hours: 5 Days a week
Rate: £50 Per day 

Purpose of the Role: 

My client is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of major transport infrastructure schemes. This is a strategic role within our Infrastructure Delivery team, responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle from commissioning through to construction. You will be working in a collaborative and flexible environment, helping shape the client future transport infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver complex infrastructure projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, value for money, and delivery to programme and budget.
• Lead on the commissioning, procurement, and contract management of major transport infrastructure projects, using frameworks and NEC4 contracts.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including in-house staff and external consultants, to ensure shared goals and deliverables.
• Oversee design development, approvals, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and project reporting.
• Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, including local communities, elected members, senior leadership, and partner organisations.
• Monitor and control project budgets in accordance with council financial policies and procedures.
• Promote customer-focused service delivery through clear, jargon-free communication and engagement.
• Contribute to performance monitoring and reporting to ensure continuous improvement.
• Keep up-to-date with legislation, industry standards, and best practices relevant to infrastructure delivery.
• Support the wider strategic objectives of the Infrastructure Delivery team and the council.
• Travel within Oxfordshire as required for project oversight.

• Substantial experience in infrastructure project management, specifically delivering new transport infrastructure schemes (not just highways maintenance).
• Proven experience leading large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects, ideally within the public sector or similar environments.
• Qualified to chartered or equivalent level (e.g. Chartered Engineer or Project Management Professional), with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Management qualification and/or significant experience managing multidisciplinary teams either directly or through matrix management.
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts, procurement frameworks, and the end-to-end project delivery process.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills across internal teams, consultants, and the public.
• Strong organisational and workload management skills, with the ability to manage competing demands.
• Confident IT user, including Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle, or the ability to travel across the county through other means.