Senior Project Manager - Healthcare Schemes

Michael Page Property and Construction; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in London seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex healthcare projects. This role involves managing project teams, ensuring successful outcomes across time, cost, and quality. Candidates should have experience in public sector projects, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to improving patient care. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25+ days holiday

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex projects within the healthcare or public sector.
• Strong understanding of healthcare design and regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional communication skills, particularly with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage healthcare projects from inception to completion.
• Lead project teams to deliver projects on time, cost, and quality.
• Engage with NHS stakeholders and community groups.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Degree in project management, construction, engineering or related discipline

Chartered status with a relevant professional body

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.

Client Details

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. With a collaborative culture and commitment to technical excellence, it provides expertise across the full project lifecycle, supporting the development of modern healthcare estates fit for the future.

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.