Client-Side Project Manager

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Overview

The Interim Capital Project Manager will oversee a significant healthcare construction project, acting as the primary liaison between senior leadership and external delivery partners. This role is pivotal in driving the project from design to completion, requiring a proactive approach to influence decision-making and manage multiple workstreams effectively. The contractor will work hybrid, with site visits as needed, particularly as the construction progresses.

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of a multi-million-pound healthcare construction programme from design through to completion.
  • Drive programme recovery and acceleration to achieve ambitious operational deadlines.
  • Coordinate architects, contractors, consultants, and specialist suppliers.
  • Hold external delivery partners accountable for programme, quality and commercial performance.
  • Manage design coordination, ensuring decisions are made and unnecessary redesign is avoided.
  • Monitor risks, critical path activities and project governance.
  • Build strong relationships across operational, clinical and executive stakeholders.
  • Provide clear reporting and project updates to senior leadership.

Requirements

  • 3-5+ years' experience delivering healthcare capital construction projects.
  • Strong client side project management experience.
  • Experience delivering refurbishment, fit out or complex healthcare environments.
  • Knowledge of the full project lifecycle, particularly RIBA Stages 1-4 and transition into construction.
  • Experience managing programme, risk, procurement and commercial issues.
  • A recognised Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent).
SkillsProject Manager, Prince2
LocationCambridgeshire
TypeHybrid
Rate
£400/day
SourceLinkedIn
RecruiterPracticus
Posted29/06/26