Senior Project Manager - Healthcare Schemes

Michael Page; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex healthcare capital projects. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and engage with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a degree in project management or related field and a strong track record in healthcare. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare and wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in project management, construction, engineering, or related discipline; chartered status is desirable.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex projects within the healthcare sector.
• Strong understanding of healthcare design and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent commercial acumen and contract management experience.
• Strong leadership, people management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex healthcare projects from inception to completion.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and contractors.
• Engage with NHS stakeholders and maintain strong relationships.
• Ensure projects meet time, cost, quality, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Healthcare sector experience

Education

Degree in project management, construction, engineering, or related discipline

Job description

This Senior Project Manager role focuses on leading the delivery of complex healthcare capital projects, managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes across time, cost, quality, and safety. The position requires strong leadership, commercial acumen, and healthcare sector experience to deliver facilities that improve patient care and community wellbeing.

A leading consultancy with a strong track record in the successful delivery of healthcare and public sector projects. The organisation partners with NHS Trusts, government bodies, and private clients to deliver high-quality, sustainable healthcare facilities that improve patient outcomes and community wellbeing.

Description

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of complex healthcare schemes, from inception through to completion and handover. You will manage multidisciplinary project teams, oversee contractors and consultants, and ensure projects are delivered to time, cost, quality, and safety standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing healthcare projects through the full lifecycle, from feasibility and business case development to procurement, construction, and operational handover.
• Leading project teams and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Embedding robust health, safety, and environmental practices across all project activities.
• Developing project strategies that balance clinical requirements, sustainability objectives, and long-term value for money.
• Leading procurement processes, including preparation of tender documentation, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation.
• Managing budgets, risks, and variations to ensure projects achieve or exceed performance targets.
• Engaging with NHS stakeholders, clinicians, estates teams, planning authorities, and wider community groups to secure approvals and maintain strong relationships.
• Ensuring the patient and staff experience is at the heart of project delivery, safeguarding reputation and maximising social value.
• Providing accurate project data, financial reporting, and programme updates to senior stakeholders.

Profile

Degree-qualified in project management, construction, engineering, or a related discipline; chartered status with a relevant professional body is desirable.

Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex projects within the healthcare or wider public sector built environment.

Strong understanding of healthcare design, clinical planning requirements, and relevant regulatory frameworks.

Excellent commercial acumen, with experience in contract management, procurement, and negotiation.

Demonstrated ability in risk management and evidence-based decision-making.

Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of motivating and developing teams.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly in working with clinicians, estates teams, and government agencies.

Commitment to safety, sustainability, and delivering best value for clients and end users.

Job Offer

Competitive salary with car allowance, bonus, and contributory pension scheme.

25+ days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.

Private healthcare and wellbeing support.

Hybrid working model with flexibility to balance office, client site, and home working.

Professional development opportunities and support for further accreditation.

Opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of healthcare infrastructure in the UK