Senior Project Manager

Cityscape Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of major healthcare projects. In this senior, client-facing role, you will manage relationships, oversee project programmes, and guide junior project managers. The ideal candidate has significant experience in healthcare project management and holds relevant qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Clear progression pathway

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex healthcare projects.
• Proven track record of delivering capital programmes.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale healthcare projects.
• Manage client relationships throughout project lifecycle.
• Prepare and oversee project programmes and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Healthcare regulations

Leadership

Business development

Education

APM, RICS or equivalent

Prince2 or MSP certification

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a respected multidisciplinary consultancy, delivering project management, cost consultancy, and strategic advisory services on some of the UK's most significant healthcare and public sector schemes. They are known for their ability to manage complex capital programmes and deliver facilities that improve patient care and operational efficiency.

They are now seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of major healthcare projects, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and supporting the wider project management team.

Role Overview

This is a senior, client-facing position with responsibility for driving project success and supporting organisational growth.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of large-scale healthcare capital projects from inception through to handover.
• Managing client relationships and acting as the key point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing and overseeing project programmes, budgets, risk registers, and governance documentation.
• Coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors to achieve project objectives.
• Supporting the preparation of business cases in line with NHS and public sector requirements (SOC, OBC, FBC).
• Providing mentoring and guidance to junior project managers, helping develop team capability.
• Contributing to business development and framework delivery, including supporting bids and proposals.

Requirements

• Significant experience managing complex healthcare projects (NHS or private healthcare).
• Proven track record of successfully delivering capital programmes and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, compliance standards, and procurement processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring project teams.
• Professionally qualified (APM, RICS, or equivalent); Prince2 or MSP certification desirable.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to identify opportunities for innovation and value creation.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, impactful healthcare projects.
• Clear progression pathway into Associate and Director-level roles.
• A supportive culture that values collaboration, professional development, and technical excellence.