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Senior Project Manager
Location: Newcastle, UK
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Project & Construction Management, Healthcare Sector
Salary 60k - 65k

I'm currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager in the Newcastle area.

If you are interested and would like some more information please send me your updated cv.

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Our client is one of the UK's leading facilities management companies, providing a range of integrated services to clients across diverse sectors. Our client pride themselves on delivering exceptional service to their clients, contributing to their operational success, and driving innovation in facilities management. They are currently seeking a Project Manager to join their team and contribute to the delivery of major healthcare projects within the Newcastle Hospitals estate.

Position Overview:

As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of projects across two large healthcare properties, working closely with the Newcastle Hospitals project team, the FM team, and other stakeholders. You will be responsible for managing lifecycle major repairs, variations, and refurbishments, while ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Delivery: Lead the management of project delivery across healthcare properties, focusing on lifecycle major repairs, refurbishments, and upgrades (mechanical and electrical). Projects will range from £5m to £10m in total value.
• Collaboration: Work in partnership with the Newcastle Hospitals project team, FM, and the wider Project Co and NHS Trust teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Budget Management: Own and manage the allocated share of the annual projects budget for the account. Ensure all projects are delivered in line with agreed financial targets and client guidelines.
• Leadership: Take ownership of all aspects of project management, including progress tracking, administration, client process adherence, commercial negotiations, tender evaluations, and documentation preparation.
• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrate commercial leadership, contributing to internal and client-facing commercial discussions. Manage financial aspects independently when required, with support from our client's Commercial / QS team.
• Best Practice & Technology: Maintain collaboration with our client's Projects Centre of Excellence (PCOE) to uphold best practice and leverage technology and resources that enhance project delivery capability.
• Project Coordination: Drive the coordination of multi-disciplinary teams for the successful delivery of mechanical, electrical, and refurbishing works, ensuring timely and quality outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in managing large-scale projects, with a focus on healthcare facilities, construction, or facilities management. Experience managing projects with budgets of £5m or more is essential.
• Project Management Skills: Proven ability to manage all aspects of project delivery including planning, procurement, cost control, client management, and technical compliance.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of commercial project management, with the ability to manage budgets and negotiate contracts effectively.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, stakeholders, and clients to deliver projects successfully.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of healthcare-specific technical standards, lifecycle major repairs, and facilities management.
• Qualifications: Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification preferred.

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