Project Manager

Bee Construction Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a new Community Diagnostics Centre at West Berkshire Hospital. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare/public sector construction, strong knowledge of NHS compliance, and the ability to manage projects from planning to completion. This role offers the opportunity to lead and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing healthcare/public sector projects.
• Familiarity with NHS compliance and HTM/HBN standards.
• Ability to manage programmes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, programming and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Coordinate with NHS teams and local authorities.

Skills

Experience delivering healthcare/public sector construction projects

Knowledge of HTM/HBN standards and NHS compliance

Managing programmes (e.g. MS Project, Asta)

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Degree in Construction/Project Management/Engineering

Job description

Overview

We're looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of a new Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) at West Berkshire Hospital. This is a capital build project with NHS compliance requirements, ideally modular construction. You'll oversee the full project lifecycle—from pre-construction through to handover and go-live.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, programming, and delivery from start to finish.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, RAMS, and ITPs.
• Champion Health & Safety and ensure HTM/HBN and CDM 2015 compliance.
• Coordinate with NHS teams, consultants, and local authorities.
• Support procurement and contract administration with the commercial team.
• Provide regular progress reports, maintain risk registers and key documentation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience delivering healthcare/public sector construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of HTM/HBN standards and NHS compliance.
• Confident managing programmes (e.g. MS Project, Asta) and supply chains.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Degree in Construction/Project Management/Engineering.
• Chartered status or working toward (RICS, CIOB, APM).
• Modular build and sustainability knowledge.

What We're Looking For

• Quality-driven and detail-focused.
• Calm under pressure and solutions-oriented.
• A collaborative team leader who takes pride in delivering on time and to spec