Project manager

-; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee health sector projects in Newcastle. The ideal candidate will manage budgets of £5m to £10m, ensuring timely delivery while collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Strong communication skills and a solid understanding of healthcare regulations are essential. This role offers a range of benefits, including flexible lifestyle perks and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Virtual GP access

Financial wellbeing assistance

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in healthcare or construction management.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and challenges.
• Proactive and able to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery for budgets between £5m to £10m.
• Maintain communication with the Newcastle Account Team.
• Work with NHS Trust stakeholders and the Projects Team.

Skills

Project management

Healthcare industry knowledge

Budget management

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Job description

Position

Project Manager

Location

Newcastle Hospitals - Newcastle upon Tyne - Mitie Management Office

Role

Permanent

Mitie have a brand new opportunity for an experiences and driven Project Manager to join their team in Newcastle!

The Project Manager will be responsible for contributing to the management of the delivery of projects for the account - typically between £5m to £10m.

Main duties

• Maintain strong lines of communication and relationship with the Newcastle Account Team.
• Demonstrated skill in managing budgets and account plans.
• Drive progress and manage the delivery of the projects.
• Meet with clients to understand project scope and timescales.
• Work in partnership with our Mitie FM and Projects Team and the Hospital's Project Team and the NHS Trust.
• Create, monitor and deliver projects which will include (but not limited to) refurbishment works and mechanical / electrical facility upgrades / enhancements and on occasions new development.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or similar Mid-level role within the healthcare or Project / Construction management industry.
• Strong understanding of Project Works and delivery within the healthcare sector, including the challenges and regulations specific to hospitals.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• PFI Contract experience is highly desirable.
• Flexibility to travel as required to meet with stakeholders and attend meetings at the Newcastle Hospital. (2 sites)
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence key stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.

Benefits

Our market‑leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days' holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle‑to‑work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Jessica Mercel at [e-mail].

About Mitie

Since 1987, Mitie's 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

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