Associate or Senior Associate Project Manager in London

We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate Project Manager to join a high-performing Project Management team delivering complex healthcare and life sciences projects across London and the wider UK market. This is a standout opportunity for a confident project leader who thrives in fast-moving, stakeholder-rich environments. You will take ownership of medium to large-scale capital construction projects from early planning through to completion, helping clients bring critical healthcare and life sciences facilities to life.

You will lead project teams, manage programme, cost, quality and risk, and build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders. You will also play an active role in winning work, developing client accounts and shaping continued growth in the healthcare sector. The role offers the chance to work on high-impact projects in a collaborative, people-focused environment with a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation and professional development.

Role responsibilities

• Project leadership & delivery: Lead the delivery of healthcare construction projects from inception to completion.
• Work to structured and recognised project management processes and procedures using company management systems.
• Monitor and report on the progress and outcomes of the project or programme, using appropriate metrics and indicators.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Oversee tender processes and contract administration, including NEC contracts.
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and project performance.
• Lead the project or programme team and delegate tasks, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate design, procurement, and construction phases.

Client & stakeholder management:

• Act as the main point of contact for clients, supporting both delivery and account management activity.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, keeping internal relationship management records up to date.
• Foster and grow collaboration with contractors, consultants and stakeholders.

Team leadership & development:

• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Manage resourcing to achieve target margin and support delivery of client projects.
• Promote a high-performance and collaborative team environment.
• Support professional development and chartership (APM / RICS / CIOB).

Business development & growth:

• Monitor fee management and support the team to achieve financial targets.
• Lead bid preparation and fee proposals.
• Contribute to business development and sector growth.
• Represent the company at industry events.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 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 from conception through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction project delivery and contract administration (NEC & JCT preferred).
• 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 both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and client/external interface skills.
• Programming / Scheduling experience in either Asta Powerproject, MS Project or similar.
• Experience in business case drafting, including feasibility studies, outline business cases (OBC), and full business case (FBC) align with HM Treasury Green Book principles and the Five Case Model, preferred but not essential.
• A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines.
• Key account management and business development skills.
• Demonstrable leadership skills.

What they will offer you:

• Hybrid working – Flexible working patterns designed to support work-life balance, alongside competitive maternity and paternity packages.
• Well rewarded – A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and the option to purchase up to five additional days.
• Wellbeing support – Access to health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
• Healthcare packages – Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
• Personal development – Continuous learning and development, including mentoring and support with professional progression.
• Additional benefits – A broad benefits package including season ticket loan support and professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional exposure – The opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects across sectors and regions.
• Social responsibility – Team events, social activities, charity fundraising and volunteering opportunities.

Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy. Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions come in.