Project Manager - Lifecycle Works NHS

Anderselite Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee capital projects across NHS facilities. The role requires managing projects from concept to completion, involving budgets from £5K to over £10M. Candidates should have a degree in construction or engineering and a strong track record in managing large-scale projects, preferably in healthcare settings. Responsibilities include budget management, stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering large-scale capital projects, ideally in healthcare.
• Strong expertise in contract management and project lifecycles.
• Ability to anticipate critical activities and manage complex tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception through to commissioning.
• Ensure alignment with strategic goals and budget limits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scopes.

Skills

Construction project delivery

Contract management (JCT, NEC)

Public sector procurement

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in construction, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

PRINCE2 or APM qualification

Job description

Project Manager - Lifecycle projects (Construction & Refurbishment & M&E)
Reports to: Head of Capital

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take full ownership of capital projects across our NHS Facility estate. You will manage schemes from initial concept through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role involves direct responsibility for a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from £5K to over £10M, within the Trust's Capital Programme. You'll oversee every stage of the process - from project planning, design coordination, and contract administration to site supervision, commissioning, and post-completion evaluation - ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and alignment with the Trust's strategic objectives.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams comprising internal stakeholders, external consultants, and contractors, fostering collaboration and integration to achieve the best outcomes for the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
Manage projects from inception through to technical and clinical commissioning, ensuring alignment with the Trust's strategic goals.

Oversee all stages of the project lifecycle, meeting agreed cost, time, and quality targets.

Work closely with end users and consultants to define project scopes, commission design services, and ensure designs deliver required functionality and purpose.

Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including clinical and operational leads, to ensure projects support long-term estate and digital transformation strategies.

Manage project budgets, ensuring expenditure remains within approved limits.

Prepare and present detailed financial forecasts, providing clear justifications to senior management within estates and finance.

Person Specification
Essential Qualifications

Degree in construction, engineering, building surveying, or a related built environment discipline

Desirable Qualifications

Chartered membership (or working towards) in a relevant professional body (RICS, CIOB, RIBA, CIBSE, APM)

PRINCE2 or APM qualification

Skills & Abilities

Proven track record in delivering large-scale, multidisciplinary capital projects, ideally in healthcare or other regulated environments

Strong expertise in construction project delivery, contract management (JCT, NEC), and public sector procurement

Ability to anticipate critical activities, plan ahead, and manage complex tasks effectively

Skilled in making informed decisions, resolving conflicts, and delivering innovative solutions

Analytical approach to problem-solving, with a focus on improving performance

Experience integrating digital infrastructure within capital projects

Knowledge & Experience

In-depth understanding of statutory project requirements, including CDM Regulations, HTMs, HBNs, BSA, and other HSE directives

Experience in managing projects from both in-house design and external consultant teams, across refurbishments, conversions, and new builds

Demonstrated success in delivering large capital projects to agreed budgets and timescales within the public sector

Understanding of capital procurement processes and estate planning strategies

Awareness of healthcare trends and approaches to future-proofing infrastructure

Contact:
For more information, please contact Mark Warrington on 0161 8293 964.