Senior Project Manager (Health and Life Sciences)

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you lead the delivery of capital infrastructure projects and programmes from strategy to post-occupancy, coordinating client teams, designers and contractors to achieve timely outcomes. You define delivery structures, manage budgets and resources, and monitor risks and governance to realise ROI for clients. You will steer cross-functional teams, produce concise status reports for senior leadership, and guide healthcare, life sciences, or education-focused commissions. This is a globally impactful role at a leading engineering firm that values inclusion and development.

Pay / Benefits

work-life balance
hybrid working policy
inclusive culture
Thrive wellbeing programme
Virtual GP service
flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

Manage activities and deliverables to ensure timely project/programme delivery with client teams, designers, and contractors
Define and communicate project vision and scope to delivery teams and stakeholders
Plan delivery structure, phasing and resources to realise business case and ROI
Control project/programme finances, resources and activities within constraints
Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies according to standards and governance
Lead and motivate delivery teams with clear roles and responsibilities
Produce regular delivery performance reports for client boards
Support programme governance and decision-making with subject matter expertise
Ensure successful delivery of health and life science projects and programmes
Serve as the key client and team point of contact
Follow structured project management processes and procedures
Contribute to and develop a high-performing specialist team of consultants
Monitor progress to ensure compliance with values, financial instructions and legislation
Update commission execution plans and monitor fee management to achieve targets

Key requirements

Experience as Lead Project or Programme Manager for delivery of commissions
Senior Project/Programme Manager experience in complex environments; construction/consultancy/health or life sciences is advantageous
Experience presenting to programme/project boards using written/visual tools
Experience delivering with common procurement methods and NEC 3/4 contract strategies
Knowledge of NHS Capital Investment Manual, RIBA Plan of Work, OGC Gateways
Strong stakeholder engagement across levels of seniority
Ability to translate technical information for non-technical stakeholders
Public sector knowledge with healthcare/life sciences/higher education project understanding
Excellent communications and facilitation skills; formal report writing and advisory capabilities
Degree or equivalent preferred; Chartered institute membership (RICS/CIBSE/CIOB/APM/MICE) and project management qualifications (e.g., APM PMQ, NEC PM accreditation, MRICs or ChPP)
Disability confident employer; willingness to provide workplace adjustments