Project Manager

Cluttons

. Lead delivery of a growing and increasingly complex portfolio of design and construction projects within the Energy Consultancy division .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeOxford • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full lifecycle project management, particularly within design and construction projects, ensuring compliance with NEC3/NEC4 contracts while maintaining high standards of quality and governance. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities are essential for developing junior team members and fostering client relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management QualificationNEC3/NEC4 Contract AdministrationLeadership and MentoringProject Management Tools ProficiencyCommercial Awareness

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementContract AdministrationRisk ManagementBudget ManagementQuality AssuranceProgramme DevelopmentAudit DocumentationDesign and Construction Project ManagementSuccession PlanningOperational Expansion Planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsClient Relationship BuildingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectMicrosoft OfficeExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

PRINCE2 PractitionerAPM PMQPMP

Industry Keywords

Energy ConsultancyNEC3NEC4Design ProjectsConstruction Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead delivery of a growing and increasingly complex portfolio of design and construction projects within the Energy Consultancy division
Provide full lifecycle project management from inception to completion, accountable for programme, cost and quality
Ensure compliance with NEC3/NEC4 contract requirements, including communication protocols, early warnings, compensation events and change control
Develop and maintain project plans, programmes, risk registers, budgets and audit documentation
Lead project and contract meetings with clients, consultants and contractors
Ensure delivery in line with project governance and quality assurance requirements
Mentor and develop project colleagues and support succession planning
Standardise delivery practices, sharing lessons learned and best practice
Contribute to operational expansion planning, including resourcing and scalability
Report progress, risks and financial performance to the Head of Projects
Build strong and lasting client relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ or PMP)
Substantial experience in project management, ideally of design and construction projects
Proven experience managing projects under NEC3 or NEC4 contracts, with strong contract administration skills
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members
High level of commercial awareness
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to lead client and contractor meetings
Highly organised, able to prioritise competing demands across multiple projects
Proficient in project management tools (e.g. MS Project) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Degree (or equivalent) in project management, construction management, engineering, architecture or a related discipline is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need
Holidays: 27 days and up to 30 days
Car allowance
Private health insurance - individual cover
Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future
Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen
Interest free season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles
Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support
Help@Hand Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly
Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more
Flexible benefits policy
Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday
Discounted gym membership
Discounted dental insurance
Discounted private medical insurance for family cover
Discounted critical health insurance and more