CONFIDENTIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATION
ROLE: SITE-BASED PROJECT MANAGER (HEALTHCARE CONSTRUCTION – BIRMINGHAM)
Contract Type: Freelance (2 positions available)
Project Value: £8 million
Contract Commencement: January 2026
Project Duration: Approx. 18–24 months
About the Company
A privately owned construction and engineering organisation specialising in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) for complex healthcare environments. The company is recognised for delivering high-performance hospital and clinical infrastructure across the UK.
This Birmingham-based project will involve the design and construction of a modular healthcare facility within an operational hospital site. The project will demand meticulous coordination, stringent compliance with HTM/HBN standards, and strong stakeholder management within live NHS environments.
Role Overview
Two experienced Site-Based Project Managers are required to oversee the on-site delivery of this £8 million healthcare scheme in Birmingham. Reporting to the Project Leader, each Project Manager will assume full site-level responsibility for planning, coordination, quality assurance, health and safety, and commercial oversight during the build phase.
This role requires exceptional leadership, technical understanding of modular or fast-track healthcare builds, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams within tight programme parameters.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Delivery
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Lead day-to-day site operations ensuring full compliance with programme, design, and specification requirements.
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Manage the coordination of modular installation, M&E integration, commissioning, and interface with existing hospital systems.
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Oversee subcontractor management, sequencing, and performance to ensure alignment with the master programme.
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Deliver to cost, quality, and time objectives in accordance with NEC or JCT contract conditions.
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Implement and maintain Asta Powerproject programmes, producing regular updates and look-ahead schedules.
Quality, Compliance & Safety
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Ensure all works meet healthcare technical standards including HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) and HBN (Health Building Notes) compliance.
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Conduct quality audits, ITP reviews, and ensure all inspection records are accurately maintained.
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Lead daily and weekly health & safety briefings, ensuring full compliance with CDM Regulations and site-specific safety plans.
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Maintain rigorous environmental and infection prevention controls throughout construction.
Client & Stakeholder Liaison
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Act as principal site contact for the client, NHS Trust representatives, Clerk of Works, and Building Control.
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Manage design change requests, technical queries, and value engineering discussions.
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Attend and chair regular progress, coordination, and risk review meetings, providing detailed reporting on progress, risks, and mitigations.
Digital & Reporting Systems
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Utilise company systems and software including R-Drive, Multivista, M-Site, 4P, and Asta Powerproject to maintain transparent reporting and accurate records.
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Produce weekly and monthly project reports detailing progress, productivity, cost updates, and key risks.
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Maintain digital site diaries and real-time labour/resource tracking.
Daily & Weekly Deliverables
Daily
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Manage site operations, workforce coordination, and logistics.
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Update R-Drive site diary and resource whiteboard.
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Issue daily Project Manager and DABS reports.
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Maintain proactive communication with the client’s site team.
Weekly
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Prepare and present a 4-week look-ahead programme.
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Lead Internal Progress Meetings and update the Key Action Tracker.
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Issue weekly progress reports to the Project Leader and monthly summaries for the client.
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Conduct foreman/manager coordination meetings, documenting actions and responsibilities.
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Record and manage any delays, variations, or non-conformance items.
Technical Requirements
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Proven experience managing healthcare or hospital construction projects of £5M+ value.
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Strong technical understanding of modular construction methodologies and healthcare MEP systems.
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Proficiency in Asta Powerproject, MS Project, and digital document management systems.
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Sound knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 or JCT D&B contract administration.
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Ability to interpret complex construction drawings, specifications, and BIM models.
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Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing capability