Associate Partner (Project Management) Oxford
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Job Summary
About Ward Williams:
Were a growing consultancy thats built its reputation on doing things a bit differently. Over the last 10 years weve doubled in size become one of the first consultancies globally to achieve B Corp status and earned a Queens Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development - all things were really proud of.
We place just as much value on how we work as what weve achieved.
We place just as much value on how we work as what weve achieved.
No overly corporate culture no being boxed into one sector and no being just another name in a large team. Instead we give people the space to do good work build strong relationships and shape their own path.
This is a genuine senior opportunity within a growing office.
Our Oxford team is still developing so this role isnt about stepping into something established its about helping to build it.
As an Associate Partner youll play a key role in:
Our Oxford team is still developing so this role isnt about stepping into something established its about helping to build it.
As an Associate Partner youll play a key role in:
- Growing the Oxford presence
- Building and strengthening client relationships
- Leading on delivery of complex projects
- Supporting and influencing the wider team
Who are we looking for:
Were looking for someone who is comfortable operating at a senior level - someone who enjoys both delivering work and helping shape what sits around it.
Youll likely already be working at Associate level (or ready to step into it) with strong experience and confidence in managing clients and projects.
What tends to work well at Ward Williams:
Youll likely already be working at Associate level (or ready to step into it) with strong experience and confidence in managing clients and projects.
What tends to work well at Ward Williams:
- Impact you want to be part of something that matters
- Imagination youre open to new ways of working and thinking
- Authenticity youre straightforward collaborative and genuine in how you work
What is it like to work in this office
Youll be part of a close-knit team of Project Managers Quantity Surveyors and Building Surveyors working collaboratively and supporting each other.
Its a growing office which means:
Its a growing office which means:
- Your contribution is visible
- Your input genuinely matters
- Theres a clear opportunity to develop further as the team expands
Your profile:
Key Attributes
To support develop and assist with the provision of project management services including technical advice pre- and post-contract project management services.
- Support delivery on complex multi-phase schemes including 3000 homes highways utilities schools and community facilities
- Oversee contract administration programme management cost control risk and change management
- Manage utilities coordination and approvals (water gas electric communications)
- Administer Section 106 and Section 278 obligations and statutory approvals
- Coordinate contractors consultants and utility providers ensuring clear scopes and milestones
- Produce structured client reporting including weekly/monthly updates risk registers and programme forecasts
- Maintain programme control quality assurance and site safety
Candidate Profile
- Background in contractor or civils delivery (infrastructure highways or utilities preferred)
- MRICS qualification or equivalent professional qualification (e.g. MCIOB APM)
- Civil engineering qualification or equivalent experience (desirable)
- Proven track record delivering large-scale residential or infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of utilities delivery and statutory approval processes
- Experience using planning tools such as Asta Primavera or MS Project
- Experience of contract administration under NEC ICC or JCT frameworks
- Strong communicator comfortable working with clients consultants contractors and stakeholders
- Ambitious proactive and motivated by helping to build and grow a new office
What we offer employees:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Competitive salary
- Tailored development and progression
- 38 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Birthday off
- Enhanced family leave
- 6% employer pension
- Life cover (3x salary)
- Private GP and wellbeing support
- Volunteering days and social events
Interested
Apply with your CV or get in touch for an informal chat.
Vanessa Channings Senior People Manager
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Ward Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
Vanessa Channings Senior People Manager
Recruitmentprocess:
- CVreview
- InitialTeamscall
- In-person interview
Ward Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
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