CONFIDENTIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATION

ROLE: SITE-BASED PROJECT MANAGER (HEALTHCARE CONSTRUCTION – BIRMINGHAM)

Contract Type: Freelance (2 positions available)Project Value: £8 millionContract Commencement: January 2026Project Duration: Approx. 18–24 months

About the Company

A privately owned construction and engineering organisation specialising in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) for complex healthcare environments. The company is recognised for delivering high-performance hospital and clinical infrastructure across the UK.

This Birmingham-based project will involve the design and construction of a modular healthcare facility within an operational hospital site. The project will demand meticulous coordination, stringent compliance with HTM/HBN standards, and strong stakeholder management within live NHS environments.

Role Overview

Two experienced Site-Based Project Managers are required to oversee the on-site delivery of this £8 million healthcare scheme in Birmingham. Reporting to the Project Leader, each Project Manager will assume full site-level responsibility for planning, coordination, quality assurance, health and safety, and commercial oversight during the build phase.

This role requires exceptional leadership, technical understanding of modular or fast-track healthcare builds, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams within tight programme parameters.

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.
Maintain digital site diaries and real-time labour/resource tracking.

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.
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.

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