Real Estate Senior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated engineering and project management firm in London is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale healthcare projects. You will manage budgets up to £100m, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with NEC and JCT contracts. Extensive healthcare project experience and a professional chartered status are required. This opportunity offers a flexible working style and a chance to build trusted client relationships.

Qualifications

• Currently operating as a Senior Project Manager or ready to step into a senior role.
• Extensive experience in healthcare projects.
• Confidence in managing client accounts independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale healthcare projects from planning to completion.
• Act as key client contact and manage budgets up to £100m.
• Deliver progress, financial, and risk reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

NEC and JCT contract administration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Chartered status (MRICS, MAPM, or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

Job Reference: 2618

Company Description

• Our client is an independent multi-disciplinary engineering & project management company.
• They offer a full range of engineering-related services over the mobility, water, energy, building and industrial sectors, from technical expertise through to complex project delivery: consulting, master planning & feasibility, design & engineering, construction & project management, asset & facility management, turnkey solutions.
• They are united by a common passion, exercising a profession that combines the art of designing with ingenuity and building with commitment.
• Our client is wholly-owned by its staff and managers. They are deeply attached to this shareholding model which promotes long-term vision, creates a spirit of ownership and guarantees their independence..

Role Description

• Lead the successful delivery of large-scale healthcare projects, from planning through to completion.
• Take full ownership of client accounts and major schemes, managing budgets up to £100m.
• Provide strong leadership to a growing healthcare-focused team, mentoring and supporting junior members.
• Act as the key client contact, building trusted relationships and ensuring repeat business opportunities.
• Oversee contract administration, including NEC and JCT, ensuring compliance and effective risk management.
• Deliver regular progress, financial, and risk reports to senior stakeholders and clients.
• Drive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Ensure projects meet all quality, safety, and regulatory requirements while aligning with client objectives..

Requirements

• Currently operating as a Senior Project Manager, or an experienced Project Manager ready to step into a senior role.
• Extensive experience within healthcare projects, ideally on the client or consultancy side.
• Must have experience of working in the UK project consultancies.
• Strong expertise in NEC and JCT contract administration, with a proven track record of delivery.
• Confidence in managing client accounts and leading complex projects independently.
• Ability to handle projects ranging from £50m–£100m in value.
• Chartered status (MRICS, MAPM, or equivalent) , or actively working towards.
• Flexible working style – able to split time between client offices, project sites, and home.
• Professional, confident communicator with a proactive mindset and positive attitude that inspires trust.
• Must have UK consultancy experience

Interview Stages

• Stage 1: Interview with team lead and one other team member (face-to-face or virtual).
• Stage 2: Interview with a Board Director and another senior team member (in-person).

To Apply

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