Project Manager Location: Maidstone Contract Type: Freelance Start Date: November 2025 Project Duration: 1 year Rate: £300 - £350 based on experience About the Project We are seeking an experienced Freelance Project Manager to lead and coordinate the development or refurbishment of a care home facility. This is a high-impact role managing all aspects of the project from planning to handover, ensuring that timelines, budgets, compliance, and quality standards are met. This role will suit a hands-on, detail-oriented professional with experience in healthcare, residential care, or senior living construction or refurbishment projects. Key Responsibilities Oversee the full project lifecycle: planning, execution, and delivery Coordinate with architects, contractors, engineers, and care providers Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, building codes, and health & safety standards Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables Prepare and present progress reports to stakeholders Identify and mitigate project risks Ensure smooth handover and operational readiness Writing look ahead short term programs Chairing pre start meetings Sequencing works to tight deadlines Requirements Proven experience managing construction or refurbishment projects, ideally in the healthcare or care home sector Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in care home environments (e.g. CQC, H&S regulations) Excellent communication, budgeting, and negotiation skills Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams Availability to travel on-site as needed Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) preferred