Senior Project Manager (Construction) - Fixed Term Contract (NHS)

Senior Project Manager (Construction) - Fixed Term ContractLocation: Brixton / South London (with weekly attendance in central London)
Contract: 18-24 month FTC
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Flexible; site-based as project progresses
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Construction) to lead the delivery of a new ambulance station in Brixton, acting as the client-side lead throughout the full project lifecycle.This is a high-profile, complex capital project currently at design concept stage, with a project/programme consultant and full design team already appointed. The role will operate with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility, reporting into senior leadership and interfacing regularly with executive-level governance.
Key Responsibilities

• Act as client-side project lead for the end-to-end delivery of a major healthcare construction project, from design through to construction, commissioning and handover
• Provide senior technical and delivery leadership across the project team, consultants and contractors
• Lead NHS capital governance, business case development, assurance and reporting
• Ensure compliance with HBNs, HTMs, Building Regulations, planning legislation and construction regulatory requirements, including the Building Safety Act
• Manage project risks, programme, budget and change control
• Chair and attend governance and assurance meetings (weekly attendance at HQ in Waterloo required)
• Build strong collaborative relationships with operational stakeholders, clinical users and external partners
• Ensure construction activity is delivered safely, without compromising operational services

Working Arrangements

• Initially, up to 3 days per week at an operational base.
• As the project moves into construction, up to 5 days per week on site will be required.
• A flexible and pragmatic approach to working is essential.

About YouYou will be a senior construction professional with demonstrable experience delivering complex capital projects, ideally within healthcare or similarly regulated environments.You will be able to demonstrate:

• Extensive experience delivering large-scale construction projects in the public sector
• Strong understanding of NHS governance, capital processes and assurance
• In-depth knowledge of HBNs, HTMs, statutory compliance and construction regulation
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage external consultants
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills, including at board level
• Sound financial and commercial acumen for large capital programmes

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree (or equivalent experience) in construction, engineering, building surveying or similar
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, CIBSE or equivalent)
• Project or programme management qualification

Why Apply?

• Lead the delivery of a critical piece of emergency services infrastructure for London
• High-impact, autonomous senior role with real visibility
• Competitive salary (£80-90k) and a clearly defined 18-24 month programme

Please get in touch with molly.spencer@hays.com for more information, or click ‘Apply Now’. # 4787750