Senior Project Manager (Construction)- Fixed Term
Job Description
Senior Project Manager (Construction) - Fixed Term Contract (NHS)
Senior Project Manager (Construction) - Fixed Term Contract Location: Brixton / South London (with weekly attendance in central London)
Contract: 18-24 month FTC
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Flexible; site-based as project progresses
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Construction) to lead the delivery of a new ambulance station in Brixton, acting as the client-side lead throughout the full project lifecycle.This is a high-profile, complex capital project currently at design concept stage, with a project/programme consultant and full design team already appointed. The role will operate with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility, reporting into senior leadership and interfacing regularly with executive-level governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as client-side project lead for the end-to-end delivery of a major healthcare construction project, from design through to construction, commissioning and handover
- Provide senior technical and delivery leadership across the project team, consultants and contractors
- Lead NHS capital governance, business case development, assurance and reporting
- Ensure compliance with HBNs, HTMs, Building Regulations, planning legislation and construction regulatory requirements, including the Building Safety Act
- Manage project risks, programme, budget and change control
- Chair and attend governance and assurance meetings (weekly attendance at HQ in Waterloo required)
- Build strong collaborative relationships with operational stakeholders, clinical users and external partners
- Ensure construction activity is delivered safely, without compromising operational services
- Initially, up to 3 days per week at an operational base.
- As the project moves into construction, up to 5 days per week on site will be required.
- A flexible and pragmatic approach to working is essential.
- Extensive experience delivering large-scale construction projects in the public sector
- Strong understanding of NHS governance, capital processes and assurance
- In-depth knowledge of HBNs, HTMs, statutory compliance and construction regulation
- Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage external consultants
- Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills, including at board level
- Sound financial and commercial acumen for large capital programmes
- Relevant degree (or equivalent experience) in construction, engineering, building surveying or similar
- Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, CIBSE or equivalent)
- Project or programme management qualification
- Lead the delivery of a critical piece of emergency services infrastructure for London
- High-impact, autonomous senior role with real visibility
- Competitive salary (£80-90k) and a clearly defined 18-24 month programme
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