Project Manager Design & Construction

Bupa; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurer is looking for a Client-Side Project Manager for their Design & Construction team. You will manage large-scale property projects, focusing on healthcare environments. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and knowledge of JCT contracts. The role is full-time and based in Staines/London, offering flexible benefits and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Flexible Holidays scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Wagestream

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Bupa health insurance

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in client-side project management, specifically within design & construction.
• Healthcare experience desired – especially hospital & diagnostic build projects.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Project Manager in delivering a portfolio of major property projects.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective project delivery.
• Develop and maintain all project documentation and manage meetings.

Skills

Client-side project management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Budget management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Project Management qualification

Tools

Business management software

Job description

Overview

Project Manager – Design & Construction
Location: Staines/London Travel will be required to sites across England
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

Be at the Heart of Transformational Design & Construction Projects

Are you ready to lead the delivery of large-scale, complex property projects that shape the future of healthcare environments? At Bupa, we’re looking for a dynamic Client-Side Project Manager to join our Design & Construction team. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering our ambitious Property Strategy, collaborating with talented colleagues and stakeholders across the business and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Project Manager in delivering a portfolio of major property projects and independently lead smaller projects from inception to completion.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and effective project delivery.
• Develop and maintain all project documentation, manage meetings, track actions and timelines, and prepare risk logs and meeting packs.
• Execute robust governance and reporting frameworks, monitor regulatory adherence, and manage project risks and dependencies.
• When required, line manage teams to deliver agreed portfolios of work, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and drive change through agile, adaptable, and resilient project teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in client-side project management, specifically within design & construction.
• Healthcare experience desired – especially hospital & diagnostic build projects.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts, contract administration, and preparation of contract documents.
• Project Management qualification (or working towards accreditation).
• Demonstrated ability to manage and influence a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Experience leading teams across multiple locations, with a focus on collaboration and performance.
• Proficient in data analysis, problem-solving, and budget management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and experienced with business and project management software.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• Flexible Holidays scheme: 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with the option to buy or sell.
• Environmental – Electric Car Scheme and Payroll giving scheme.
• Financial – Wagestream, Discounts platform, Loan and saving schemes and Enhanced Pension Scheme.
• Mental and Physical - Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind, Health Assessment, Family mental health line.
• Social: Volunteering days and Be You at Bupa Network

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: [e-mail]

Ready to shape the future with us? Apply now and bring your project management expertise to Bupa’s Design & Construction team!

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Property & Facilities

Locations: London, Staines - Willow House