Vision Personnel are working with an Essex based Fit Out & Refurbishment contractor who have recently secured a new hospital contract within the mental health sector and are looking for a Contracts Manager/Project Manager to join their team. The contract spans multiple sites across London and Luton and involves the delivery of ongoing small works projects within live healthcare environments.
The business typically operates 10-20 live projects at any one time, with individual project values ranging between £4,000 and £30,000.
The Role
My client is looking to appoint an experienced Small Works Contract Manager/Project Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of multiple small-value fit out and refurbishment projects. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong organisational skills, the ability to manage numerous sites concurrently, and experience working within live or healthcare environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing 10-20 live small works projects across London and Luton
* Acting as the primary point of contact for the client, hospital estates teams, and subcontractors
* Planning, programming, and coordinating works within live mental health hospital environments
* Managing subcontractors and labour, including procurement and performance monitoring
* Ensuring full compliance with health & safety, healthcare regulations, and site‑specific procedures
* Preparing and managing RAMS, permits, and site documentation
* Carrying out regular site visits, progress checks, and meetings
* Monitoring project costs, variations, and margins
* Maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring timely project completion
* Preparing project reports, completion packs, and handover documentation
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience in a Contract Manager / Project Manager role
* Background in fit out and refurbishment projects
* Experience working within live or healthcare environments (mental health experience advantageous)
* Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively
* Strong health & safety knowledge
* Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
* Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to work on a long‑term mental health hospital contract
* Stable workload with varied small works projects
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience
* Travel expenses covered
* Supportive and growing contractor with repeat client work
Work Location
Hybrid remote in Billericay CM12 0BT
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