SeniorAssociate Project Manager

Oxford is home to some of the worlds most influential institutions pioneering businesses and groundbreaking research. At Bidwells were proud to play a key role in shaping this unique landscape delivering projects that support scientific discovery education and sustainable commercial growth.

Bidwells is currently seeking an experiencedSenior or Associate Project Managerpassionate about delivering exceptional projects and building long-lasting client relationships. If youre excited by complex developments enjoy leading multidisciplinary teams and want to work alongside some of the UKs leading regional clients and globally recognised award-winning architects wed love to hear from you.

The opportunity

Youll be joining a team delivering projects that are transforming the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor. Our portfolio includes cutting-edge laboratory and life science facilities university estates Oxford colleges commercial workplaces heritage refurbishments and mixed-use developments that are helping cement Oxfords reputation as a global innovation hub.

Youll work closely with internationally recognised architects and specialist design teams to help deliver inspiring places where scientific breakthroughs businesses and communities can thrive.

The role

As a Senior or Associate Project Manager youll lead projects through every stage of the development lifecycle acting as a trusted adviser to clients while coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding outcomes.

Youll be responsible for:

• Leading projects from inception through design procurement construction and handover.
• Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser throughout project delivery.
• Coordinating architects engineers contractors and specialist consultants.
• Managing programme cost quality and project risk.
• Leading project meetings and ensuring successful delivery against client objectives.
• Supporting business development and strengthening existing client relationships.
• Mentoring junior project managers and contributing to the continued growth of the Oxford team.

About you

Were looking for someone who combines technical expertise with genuine enthusiasm and passion for delivering great projects.

Youll likely have:

• Consultancy-based project management experience.
• A successful track record delivering complex construction or development projects.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• The confidence to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving abilities.
• Chartered status (MRICS MAPM or equivalent) or be working towards accreditation.

Why Bidwells

Were a different kind of business. Whilst were a major player in the property sector Bidwells remains a privately-owned independent Partnership with an inclusive entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen. As a certified B Corporation (B-Corp) we are dedicated to using our business as a force for good driving innovation and creating long-term value for our clients communities and the environment.

Whats in it for you

Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer were committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.

Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension 28 days holiday ( bank holidays) as a minimum along with your birthday off work a wellness day paid sabbaticals private medical cover medicash plan lifestyle discounts and perks and more.

Professional Development: Continuous learning study support and promotion opportunities.

Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.

Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.

Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race sex gender gender identity or expression disability age sexual orientation transgender status religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.

Recruitment agencies: Bidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been contacted and directed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to work on a specific vacancy. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Bidwells or any of our employees other than via our Applicant Tracking System and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Bidwells will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.

Required Experience:

Senior IC