Senior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare projects seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee significant refurbishment and electrical upgrades for clients such as Carlisle Hospital. This role requires strong leadership and project delivery skills, managing budgets, and coordinating teams to meet high standards in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years' experience in healthcare or project/construction management.
• Experience delivering projects within PFI environments.
• Strong understanding of regulations in the healthcare sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of projects valued between £5m to £10m.
• Work with stakeholders including Carlisle Hospital's Project Co and NHS Trust.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Budget Management

Communication

Team Management

Education

Relevant degree in Construction Management, Project Management, APM, or RICS PM qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

Tools

Safety Management qualifications (CDM and SMSTS)

Job description

Job Description

Main duties-

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing the delivery of projects with a value between £5m to £10m (aggregate of lifecycle and variations dependent on annual programme budgets). As an experienced, commercially focused and dynamic Senior Project Manager, you will work in partnership with our Account Director and Carlisle Hospital's Project Co and NHS Trust to create, monitor and deliver projects which will include (but not limited to) refurbishment works and mechanical / electrical facility upgrades / enhancements and on occasions new developments.

Person Specification-

· Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and exhibit strong leadership, including matrix management.

· Maintain strong lines of communication and relationship with the Carlisle Account Manager

· Demonstrated skill in managing budgets and account plans.

· Relevant degree such as Construction Management, Project Management, APM and RICS PM qualifications. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (bachelor's degree) – details of others to be declared.

· Demonstrate necessary Safety Management, CDM and SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) qualifications

· Proven experience as a Key Projects Account Director or similar senior-level role within the healthcare or Project / Construction management industry (minimum of 5-10 years' experience).

· Strong understanding of Project Works and delivery within the healthcare sector, including the challenges and regulations specific to hospitals.

· Strong understanding of PFI and proven experience delivering projects within PFI environments.

· Experience managing and leading multi-disciplinary teams, including but not limited to Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Site Managers and Project Coordinators. Strong Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively is essential.

· Proactive and results-oriented approach, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

· Flexibility to travel as required to meet with stakeholders and attend meetings.