Project Manager

Integra People Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A construction and engineering organization is seeking experienced Site-Based Project Managers in Birmingham to oversee an £8 million healthcare project. Responsibilities include managing site operations, subcontractor performance, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background in modular construction and excellent leadership skills. This freelance role offers a dynamic work environment within an operational hospital site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing healthcare or hospital construction projects of £5M+ value.
• Proficiency in Asta Powerproject, MS Project, and digital document management systems.
• Strong technical understanding of modular construction methodologies and healthcare MEP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Manage subcontractor performance and alignment with the master programme.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare technical standards including HTM and HBN.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical understanding of modular construction

Communication

Client-facing capability

Tools

Asta Powerproject

MS Project

Job description

ROLE: SITE-BASED PROJECT MANAGER (HEALTHCARE CONSTRUCTION – BIRMINGHAM)

Contract Type: Freelance (2 positions available)

Project Value: £8 million

Contract Commencement: January 2026

Project Duration: Approx. 18–24 months

About the Company

A privately owned construction and engineering organisation specialising in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) for complex healthcare environments. The company is recognised for delivering high-performance hospital and clinical infrastructure across the UK.

This Birmingham-based project will involve the design and construction of a modular healthcare facility within an operational hospital site. The project will demand meticulous coordination, stringent compliance with HTM/HBN standards, and strong stakeholder management within live NHS environments.

Role Overview

Two experienced Site-Based Project Managers are required to oversee the on-site delivery of this £8 million healthcare scheme in Birmingham. Reporting to the Project Leader, each Project Manager will assume full site-level responsibility for planning, coordination, quality assurance, health and safety, and commercial oversight during the build phase.

This role requires exceptional leadership, technical understanding of modular or fast-track healthcare builds, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams within tight programme parameters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations ensuring full compliance with programme, design, and specification requirements.
• Manage the coordination of modular installation, M&E integration, commissioning, and interface with existing hospital systems.
• Oversee subcontractor management, sequencing, and performance to ensure alignment with the master programme.
• Deliver to cost, quality, and time objectives in accordance with NEC or JCT contract conditions.
• Implement and maintain Asta Powerproject programmes, producing regular updates and look-ahead schedules.

Quality, Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all works meet healthcare technical standards including HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) and HBN (Health Building Notes) compliance.
• Conduct quality audits, ITP reviews, and ensure all inspection records are accurately maintained.
• Lead daily and weekly health & safety briefings, ensuring full compliance with CDM Regulations and site-specific safety plans.
• Maintain rigorous environmental and infection prevention controls throughout construction.

Client & Stakeholder Liaison

• Act as principal site contact for the client, NHS Trust representatives, Clerk of Works, and Building Control.
• Manage design change requests, technical queries, and value engineering discussions.
• Attend and chair regular progress, coordination, and risk review meetings, providing detailed reporting on progress, risks, and mitigations.

Digital & Reporting Systems

• Utilise company systems and software including R-Drive, Multivista, M-Site, 4P, and Asta Powerproject to maintain transparent reporting and accurate records.
• Produce weekly and monthly project reports detailing progress, productivity, cost updates, and key risks.
• Maintain digital site diaries and real-time labour/resource tracking.

Daily & Weekly Deliverables

• Manage site operations, workforce coordination, and logistics.
• Update R-Drive site diary and resource whiteboard.
• Issue daily Project Manager and DABS reports.
• Maintain proactive communication with the client’s site team.

Weekly

• Prepare and present a 4-week look-ahead programme.
• Lead Internal Progress Meetings and update the Key Action Tracker.
• Issue weekly progress reports to the Project Leader and monthly summaries for the client.
• Conduct foreman/manager coordination meetings, documenting actions and responsibilities.
• Record and manage any delays, variations, or non-conformance items.

Technical Requirements

• Proven experience managing healthcare or hospital construction projects of £5M+ value.
• Strong technical understanding of modular construction methodologies and healthcare MEP systems.
• Proficiency in Asta Powerproject, MS Project, and digital document management systems.
• Sound knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 or JCT D&B contract administration.
• Ability to interpret complex construction drawings, specifications, and BIM models.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing capability