Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Contracts Manager

Overview

Reference: MO040226_
Posted: February 4, 2026

Project Manager required to run a £5m new build timber framed residential project in Thame, Oxfordshire. This is a secured project with main works due to start in the spring for an 18 months programme. Reporting to the Construction Director and visiting Contracts Manager you will be responsible for managing the project through the end of the preconstruction phase, ready to start on site and throughout the construction phase.

• Take the lead holding responsibility for input to design development, construction methodology and programme of works, logistics, plus specifically the smooth and timely progress of construction on site, health and safety, quality control and issue resolution.

The client is the busy Oxfordshire based regional office of a national main contractor, with a turnover in excess of £25m and with secured workload in the residential, leisure, healthcare, education and retirement living sectors across the Oxfordshire and Thames Valley region. Projects range in size from £5m to £15m, secured through a mixture of national and regional frameworks, negotiated schemes with repeat clients and competitive tenders.

There is a good pipeline of future workload, with 50% of turnover already secured for 2027.

• You will ideally be an experienced Project Manager or No1 Senior Site Manager looking to step up, with a proven track record working with a Tier 2 main contractor, able to successfully deliver design & build schemes as the Project Lead.
• Key attributes will include excellent leadership skills and team management ability, technical, contractual and commercial knowledge, plus focus and drive with the ability to keep works on track.
• High standards, attention to detail and drive will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.
• Experience of delivering a similar timber framed residential scheme for a HA will be advantageous.
• For more information on this contract please contact Martin Olney on or send your CV to
• Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK