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  • Date posted

    September 25, 2026

  • Closing date

    December 24, 2026

  • Location

    Oxford

  • Salary

    £75,000 - £95,000 /year

  • Career level

    Senior Level

  • Qualification

    Relevant Degree / HND / Chartered status or proven major project leadership track record

  • Experience

    5+ Years

Description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Senior Project Manager (electrical) to join their project team in Oxford supporting the landmark Crown House Technologies project. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

Are you an experienced MEP project manager looking to work on one of the largest Health care Projects?

Position Overview & Key Facts

  • Employer: Laing O’Rourke
  • Vacancy Requisition ID: 8142
  • Project / Base Location: Plot B2, Oxford, OX3 7LG, United Kingdom
  • Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
  • Target Experience: 5+ Years
  • Compensation Benchmark: £75,000 – £95,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
  • Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers

Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

  • Lead multidisciplinary construction teams and supply chain partners to safely deliver complex engineering packages on schedule and within budget.
  • Oversee daily site operations, construction methodologies, quality assurance, and high-consequence project milestones.
  • Champion world-class health, safety, and environmental standards, enforcing Laing O'Rourke's Zero Harm philosophy.
  • Manage client relationships, attending progress reviews, technical assurance forums, and commercial governance meetings.
  • Collaborate with planners, commercial managers, and design engineers to resolve operational bottlenecks and mitigate project risks.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

  • Degree or HND/HNC in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
  • Proven project management leadership on major infrastructure, energy, nuclear, high-grade MEP, or commercial schemes.
  • Valid SMSTS, CSCS Black / Gold Card, and APM (Association for Project Management) or MCIOB accreditation preferred.
  • Comprehensive understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, programme management, and safety legislation.
  • Exemplary leadership, team building, communication, and decision-making capabilities.

What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)

  • Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
  • Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
  • Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
  • Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus

Laing O’Rourke Health & Safety (HSE) Infrastructure Delivery Electrical Project Engineering High Voltage / Substation Systems Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Commissioning Protocols Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

Apply Directly for this Opportunity

This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.

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