Overview

In this role you will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of a landmark life sciences facility in Oxford, partnering with the University of Oxford and key stakeholders. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, complex MEP and containment environments, and ensure quality, safety and timely handover. The project supports world-class vaccine research and pandemic sciences, contributing to national preparedness. You will drive digital engineering adoption and sustainable delivery while aligning with Laing O'Rourke's values.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day management and successful delivery from construction through handover
Develop and monitor delivery strategies, programmes, budgets and resources
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams for integrated lab, research and education spaces
Oversee laboratory environments, specialist MEP systems, clean rooms and critical infrastructure
Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards
Monitor performance against programme, cost and quality; implement corrective actions
Build and maintain relationships with University of Oxford, designers, researchers and suppliers
Lead governance activities including reporting, forecasting, risk management and change control
Drive adoption of digital engineering, BIM and modern methods of construction
Support commissioning, validation and handover to ensure facilities are fully operational
Champion sustainability and net-zero objectives
Foster a collaborative, high-performing project culture aligned with company values

Key requirements

Fit-out trade background or degree qualified in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline
Proven track record delivering large-scale construction projects valued at 50m+
Experience managing complex projects within life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceutical, higher education, advanced technology or research environments
Strong leadership, stakeholder management and project delivery capabilities

strong leadership
stakeholder management
communication
laboratory and containment facilities knowledge
specialist laboratory systems and controlled environments
commissioning and validation in highly regulated environments

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