Senior Project Manager (Healthcare)

A leading construction consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its growing healthcare team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Project Manager with a strong background in healthcare construction and the built environment to take a leading role in delivering complex projects from inception through to completion.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing medium to large-scale healthcare projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior colleagues, supporting business development and contributing to the continued growth of the team.

The role would suit someone with previous consultancy experience or a background working directly for a healthcare organisation who is looking to take on greater responsibility within a project management environment.

The position is based in London, with hybrid working available. Travel to project sites across London and the South East will be required, and some projects may involve a regular site-based presence.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Management

Lead the delivery of healthcare construction projects, ensuring they meet agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.

Manage projects throughout the full lifecycle, from initial planning and design through procurement, construction and handover.

Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, contractors and other key stakeholders.

Chair internal and external project meetings, ensuring clear communication and progress against project objectives.

Oversee the preparation, coordination, review and approval of project deliverables.

Manage tender documentation, tender appraisals, procurement strategies and commercial negotiations.

Support the preparation and administration of construction contracts, including NEC contracts.

Monitor project budgets, programmes, risks and resources, implementing mitigation strategies where required.

Client & Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong professional relationships.

Ensure projects are delivered in line with client requirements, business objectives and agreed service standards.

Provide clear advice, progress updates and recommendations throughout the project lifecycle.

Identify opportunities to develop existing client relationships and secure new business.

Prepare project reports, execution plans, meeting minutes, action trackers and risk registers.

Team Leadership & Development

Provide leadership, guidance and support to Project Managers and junior team members.

Mentor colleagues and support their progression towards relevant professional qualifications.

Promote a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Contribute to recruitment, talent development and staff retention.

Support the continued development of the healthcare project management team.

Business Development

Contribute to bid preparation, fee proposals and tender submissions.

Identify and develop new business opportunities within the healthcare sector.

Support client presentations, networking activities and industry engagement.

Maintain high standards of service delivery and contribute to the growth of the business.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Proven experience delivering construction or built environment projects within the healthcare sector.

Previous experience working within a construction consultancy or healthcare client organisation.

A strong understanding of healthcare estates, facilities and the challenges associated with delivering projects in clinical environments.

Experience administering NEC contracts, with NEC accreditation desirable.

Strong project management skills, including programme, budget, risk and stakeholder management.

Excellent leadership and client-facing capabilities, with the confidence to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder relationships.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presentations and project documentation.

A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Experience mentoring and supporting junior team members.

Professional accreditation or membership, such as APM, RICS or CIOB, or a commitment to achieving chartership.

What's on Offer?

The opportunity to lead complex healthcare construction projects.

A varied project portfolio across the healthcare sector.

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership.

Opportunities to mentor and develop junior colleagues.

The chance to contribute to business development and the growth of the healthcare team.

A competitive benefits package, including wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager with a background in healthcare construction and are looking for your next career move, this is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior position within a consultancy environment.

Apply today to find out more about the role.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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