Senior Associate Project Manager – Healthcare

Overview

In this role, you will lead healthcare construction projects from inception to completion, applying structured project management to deliver on time, on budget and to quality. You’ll manage multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate design and construction, and engage senior client stakeholders to grow RLB’s Healthcare business. You’ll also contribute to winning work through bids and client development, within a collaborative, values-driven culture that prioritises wellbeing and sustainability.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and wellness options (gym, cycle to work)
• Private healthcare insurance
• Professional development and APC mentoring

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of healthcare construction projects from inception to completion
• Apply structured project management processes and use company systems
• Monitor progress with metrics and report outcomes
• Ensure on-time, on-budget, quality delivery
• Oversee tender processes and contract administration (NEC/JCT)
• Identify/manage risks, opportunities, and performance
• Lead project/programme team and delegate tasks
• Coordinate design, procurement, and construction phases
• Act as main client contact and interface for Account Management
• Build and maintain client relationships and CRM systems
• Foster collaboration with contractors, consultants and stakeholders
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Manage resourcing to achieve target margins
• Promote a high-performance, collaborative team environment
• Support professional development and chartership (APM/RICS/CIOB)
• Monitor fee management and support financial targets
• Lead bid preparation and fee proposals
• Contribute to business development and sector growth
• Represent the company at industry events

Key requirements

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline
• Professional accreditation (or working towards) such as RICS, CIOB or APM
• Demonstrable experience delivering healthcare, life sciences or NHS projects
• Strong knowledge of construction project delivery and contract administration (NEC & JCT)
• Consultancy or client-side experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
• Experience of work winning and developing client accounts
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent customer service and client interface skills
• Scheduling experience (Asta Powerproject, MS Project or similar)
• Experience in business case drafting aligned with HM Treasury Five Case Model
• Leadership skills and ability to manage teams and deadlines
• Key account management and business development skills

• Collaboration
• Communication (verbal/written)
• Stakeholder management
• Asta Powerproject
• MS Project
• NEC & JCT contract knowledge

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