Project Manager

Mears; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee capital works across NHS sites. The role involves ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while maintaining safety and quality standards. Candidates should have strong project management experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and a clear DBS due to working with a mental health NHS trust. The position offers comprehensive benefits including annual leave and community volunteering support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Qualifications

• Experience managing subcontractors and staff performance.
• Proven track record in capital works/project delivery.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Clear DBS due to working for a mental health NHS trust.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of capital works across NHS sites.
• Manage project workflows, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Mears’ procedures.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and service users.

Skills

Project management

Health & Safety knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Commercial acumen

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Project scheduling tools

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As a Project Manager, you will oversee the delivery of capital works across NHS sites, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. You'll lead on-site and office-based project activities, working closely with Mears colleagues, contractors, and client representatives to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of one or more capital works schemes, ensuring completion to client satisfaction.
• Create, monitor, and manage project workflows, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to align priorities and ensure delivery of NHS specifications.
• Manage risk assessments/method statements and patient care considerations - especially on mental health sites.
• Support with pricing and specification of works. Including working with our Bid team on new business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with CDM, Health & Safety, RAMS, and Mears’ standard operating procedures.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, service users, and the community.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure performance, insurances, and accreditations are up to date.
• Attend client meetings, support business development activities, and assist other managers as required.

Role Criteria:

• Project management across multiple sites and large-scale refurbishments.
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge (including CDM and COSHH).
• Experience managing subcontractors and staff performance.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage budgets, KPIs, and client expectations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, digital reporting, and project scheduling tools.
• Proven track record in capital works/project delivery within a commercial setting. Small- and large-scale works.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Clear DBS due to working for a mental health NHS trust

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more