Project Manager in Birmingham

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

Contract Commencement: January 2026

Project 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.

About the Project

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.

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.
• 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.

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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Construction, Building Construction, and Civil Engineering