Associate Project Manager
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Associate Project Manager to support the successful delivery of this flagship healthcare development.
You will play a key role in coordinating project activities, managing stakeholders, and ensuring delivery aligns with programme, cost, and quality objectives, while maintaining a strong focus on patient experience and minimising disruption to live hospital operations.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
* Support the end-to-end delivery of the project from pre-construction through to completion, RIBA stage 5
* Assist in managing programme, risk, and change control processes
* Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including designers, consultants, and contractors (including Laing O'Rourke)
* Ensure project milestones are achieved in line with agreed time, cost, and quality parameters
Commercial & Programme Management
* Assist with cost control, reporting, and financial tracking in collaboration with the cost management team
* Support procurement activities and contract administration processes
* Monitor project performance and prepare reports for senior leadership and client teams
Quality, Compliance & Governance
* Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, statutory requirements, and best practice standards
* Support governance processes, reporting, and audit requirements
* Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the project
Leadership & Collaboration
* Support senior project leadership in driving delivery and performance
* Mentor and guide junior team members where appropriate
* Foster a collaborative, solutions-focused project environment
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree qualified in Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline
* Worked on RIBA stage 5 development of multi-million pound value
* Professionally qualified (e.g. MRICS, MCIOB, APM)
* Experience delivering complex construction projects, ideally within healthcare or live environments
* Understanding of large-scale capital programmes (£100m+)
Skills & Competencies
* Strong project coordination and organisational skills
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, particularly in complex environments
* Commercial awareness and understanding of cost and programme management
* Ability to manage risk and problem-solve in a live construction setting
Personal Attributes
* Proactive and detail-oriented
* Strong communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate
* Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused outcomes
* Resilient and adaptable within a complex, fast-paced project
What’s in it for You
* Opportunity to work on a landmark healthcare development
* Strong career progression within a leading consultancy
* Competitive salary and benefits package