Project Manager

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Site Based Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of multiple NHS healthcare new build schemes in the High Wycombe area for a leading healthcare provider. This is long term 2 year project with further projects in the pipeline.

This is a key on-site leadership role focused on maintaining programme delivery, budget control, stakeholder engagement, and clinical compliance, all while nurturing a positive team culture and collaborative approach to healthcare construction.

You will act as the main point of contact on-site for NHS Trust clients, consultants, and internal delivery teams, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of projects in line with NHS standards and company protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead day-to-day site operations ensuring full compliance with programme, design, and specification requirements.
• Manage the coordination of modular installation, M&E integration, commissioning, and interface with existing hospital systems.
• Oversee subcontractor management, sequencing, and performance to ensure alignment with the master programme.
• Deliver to cost, quality, and time objectives in accordance with NEC or JCT contract conditions.
• Implement and maintain Asta Powerproject programmes, producing regular updates and look-ahead schedules.

Quality, Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all works meet healthcare technical standards including HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) and HBN (Health Building Notes) compliance.
• Conduct quality audits, ITP reviews, and ensure all inspection records are accurately maintained.
• Lead daily and weekly health & safety briefings, ensuring full compliance with CDM Regulations and site-specific safety plans.
• Maintain rigorous environmental and infection prevention controls throughout construction.

Client & Stakeholder Liaison

• Act as principal site contact for the client, NHS Trust representatives, Clerk of Works, and Building Control.
• Manage design change requests, technical queries, and value engineering discussions.
• Attend and chair regular progress, coordination, and risk review meetings, providing detailed reporting on progress, risks, and mitigations.

Digital & Reporting Systems

• Utilise company systems and software including R-Drive, Multivista, M-Site, 4P, and Asta Powerproject to maintain transparent reporting and accurate records.
• Produce weekly and monthly project reports detailing progress, productivity, cost updates, and key risks.

Daily & Weekly Deliverables

Daily

• Manage site operations, workforce coordination, and logistics.
• Update R-Drive site diary and resource whiteboard.
• Issue daily Project Manager and DABS reports.
• Maintain proactive communication with the client s site team.

Weekly

• Prepare and present a 4-week look-ahead programme.
• Lead Internal Progress Meetings and update the Key Action Tracker.
• Issue weekly progress reports to the Project Leader and monthly summaries for the client.
• Conduct foreman/manager coordination meetings, documenting actions and responsibilities.
• Record and manage any delays, variations, or non-conformance items.

Technical Requirements

• Proven experience managing healthcare or hospital construction projects of £5M+ value.
• 10 + years project management experience within healthcare or major public-sector construction.
• Strong technical understanding of modular construction methodologies and healthcare MEP systems.
• Proficiency in Asta Powerproject, MS Project, and digital document management systems.
• Sound knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 or JCT D&B contract administration.
• Ability to interpret complex construction drawings, specifications, and BIM models.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing capability.

Job Types: Full-time, Freelance