Project Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd
Negotiable
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Tackley, Oxfordshire
Summary: The role of Project Manager/Senior Site Agent involves overseeing a rail station improvement scheme in Tackley, Oxfordshire, with a project value of approximately £7.5m. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the project safely, on time, and within budget while ensuring compliance with quality standards. This position requires strong leadership skills and experience in managing site teams and stakeholder engagement. The project is set to commence in March 2026 and is part of an Access for All programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver the project safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
- Manage project cost control, forecasting, and financial performance
- Lead, mentor, and develop site teams
- Manage contractual obligations, risks, and change control
- Ensure strong stakeholder engagement and collaborative working
- Oversee safety, compliance, quality assurance, and risk management
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Project Manager or Site Agent, ideally within the rail environment
- Strong leadership and project delivery capability
- Excellent construction knowledge, particularly station improvement and Access for All schemes
- Demonstrable experience managing budgets, programmes, and project risk
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of H&S, environmental, and legislative compliance
- Commercial awareness with the ability to assess value and manage variations
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Tackley
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Project Manager / Senior Site Agent – Rail
Location: Tackley, North of Oxford
Start Date: First week of March
Duration: Approx. 15 months
We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager or Senior Site Agent to deliver a rail station improvement scheme in Tackley, north of Oxford.
The project is a minor station enhancement forming part of an Access for All programme and includes:
- Installation of a new footbridge and lifts
- Permanent closure of an existing level crossing
- Construction of a new bridleway
The scheme value is circa £7.5m, with construction commencing in March 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver the project safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
- Manage project cost control, forecasting, and financial performance
- Lead, mentor, and develop site teams
- Manage contractual obligations, risks, and change control
- Ensure strong stakeholder engagement and collaborative working
- Oversee safety, compliance, quality assurance, and risk management
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Project Manager or Site Agent, ideally within the rail environment
- Strong leadership and project delivery capability
- Excellent construction knowledge, particularly station improvement and Access for All schemes
- Demonstrable experience managing budgets, programmes, and project risk
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of H&S, environmental, and legislative compliance
- Commercial awareness with the ability to assess value and manage variations
This is a priority requirement, and early CV submissions are encouraged.