Job Description

Location:

Reading, Berkshire, England

Salary:

450 per day

Category

Construction Engineering

Sector:

Building, Construction and Infrastructure

Contract type

Permanent

Consultant:

Mark Warrington

Project Manager - Lifecycle projects (Construction & Refurbishment & M&E


Reports to: Head of Capital
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take full ownership of capital projects across our NHS Facility estate. You will manage schemes from initial concept through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.


This role involves direct responsibility for a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from 5K to over 10M, within the Trust's Capital Programme. You'll oversee every stage of the process - from project planning, design coordination, and contract administration to site supervision, commissioning, and post-completion evaluation - ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and alignment with the Trust's strategic objectives.


You will lead multidisciplinary teams comprising internal stakeholders, external consultants, and contractors, fostering collaboration and integration to achieve the best outcomes for the organisation.


Key Responsibilities


Manage projects from inception through to technical and clinical commissioning, ensuring alignment with the Trust's strategic goals.


Oversee all stages of the project lifecycle, meeting agreed cost, time, and quality targets.


Work closely with end users and consultants to define project scopes, commission design services, and ensure designs deliver required functionality and purpose.


Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including clinical and operational leads, to ensure projects support long-term estate and digital transformation strategies.


Manage project budgets, ensuring expenditure remains within approved limits.


Prepare and present detailed financial forecasts, providing clear justifications to senior management within estates and finance.


Person Specification


Essential Qualifications


Degree in construction, engineering, building surveying, or a related built environment discipline


Desirable Qualifications


Chartered membership (or working towards) in a relevant professional body (RICS, CIOB, RIBA, CIBSE, APM)


PRINCE2 or APM qualification


Skills & Abilities


Proven track record in delivering large-scale, multidisciplinary capital projects, ideally in healthcare or other regulated environments


Strong expertise in construction project delivery, contract management (JCT, NEC), and public sector procurement


Ability to anticipate critical activities, plan ahead, and manage complex tasks effectively


Skilled in making informed decisions, resolving conflicts, and delivering innovative solutions


Analytical approach to problem-solving, with a focus on improving performance


Experience integrating digital infrastructure within capital projects


Knowledge & Experience


In-depth understanding of statutory project requirements, including CDM Regulations, HTMs, HBNs, BSA, and other HSE directives


Experience in managing projects from both in-house design and external consultant teams, across refurbishments, conversions, and new builds


Demonstrated success in delivering large capital projects to agreed budgets and timescales within the public sector


Understanding of capital procurement processes and estate planning strategies


Awareness of healthcare trends and approaches to future-proofing infrastructure


Contact:


For more information, please contact Mark Warrington on 0161 8293 964.