Project Manager

Vertical Recruitment Limited; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy in healthcare development is seeking a Project Manager to lead and coordinate healthcare capital projects from inception to completion. You will be responsible for managing multiple stakeholders to meet time, cost, and quality objectives on projects ranging between £1m-£20m+. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and experience in healthcare construction. The role offers competitive benefits and flexible working options, aiming to improve lives through impactful projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working options

Structured career development support

Qualifications

• Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards status with APM, RICS, ICE, CIOB, or similar.
• Experience managing healthcare or hospital construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage healthcare construction projects.
• Act as key client contact for clear communication.
• Oversee project planning, procurement, and contract administration.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Project Management or related discipline

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

As Project Manager, you'll lead and coordinate the successful delivery of healthcare capital projects from initial brief through to completion. You'll manage multiple stakeholders - including clinical users, estates teams, design consultants, and contractors - to ensure projects meet time, cost, quality, and safety objectives.

Projects typically range between £1m-£20m+ and include new hospital builds, refurbishments, specialist treatment centres, and healthcare facility upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage healthcare construction projects through all delivery stages.
• Act as the key client contact, ensuring clear communication and collaborative problem-solving.
• Oversee project planning, procurement, and contract administration (NEC / JCT).
• Manage stakeholder engagement across clinical, estates, and technical teams.
• Monitor performance against time, cost, and quality targets.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, design standards (HTMs/HBNs), and governance frameworks.
• Promote sustainability, digital solutions, and innovation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to business growth through client relationship management and best practice delivery.

About You

• Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Chartered (or working towards) status with APM, RICS, ICE, CIOB, or similar.
• Demonstrable experience managing healthcare or hospital construction projects (essential).
• Strong understanding of NHS capital programmes, frameworks, and governance processes.
• Knowledge of NEC3/4 or JCT contracts.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills - comfortable liaising with clinicians, estates teams, and contractors.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong communication and organisational skills.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to deliver high-profile healthcare schemes that genuinely improve lives.
• A collaborative, people-first culture focused on learning, wellbeing, and career progression.
• Structured career development and professional accreditation support.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy at the forefront of healthcare development - helping shape the future of medical facilities across the region.

If you'd like to discuss the role in more detail, or know someone in your network who could be a great fit, please get in touch with Freya for a confidential chat.