Overview In this role, you will lead healthcare construction projects from inception to completion, applying structured project management to deliver on time, on budget and to quality. You’ll manage multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate design and construction, and engage senior client stakeholders to grow RLB’s Healthcare business. You’ll also contribute to winning work through bids and client development, within a collaborative, values-driven culture that prioritises wellbeing and sustainability.
Pay / Benefits - Hybrid Working
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Health and wellness options (gym, cycle to work)
- Private healthcare insurance
- Professional development and APC mentoring
Responsibilities - Lead delivery of healthcare construction projects from inception to completion
- Apply structured project management processes and use company systems
- Monitor progress with metrics and report outcomes
- Ensure on-time, on-budget, quality delivery
- Oversee tender processes and contract administration (NEC/JCT)
- Identify/manage risks, opportunities, and performance
- Lead project/programme team and delegate tasks
- Coordinate design, procurement, and construction phases
- Act as main client contact and interface for Account Management
- Build and maintain client relationships and CRM systems
- Foster collaboration with contractors, consultants and stakeholders
- Mentor and support junior team members
- Manage resourcing to achieve target margins
- Promote a high-performance, collaborative team environment
- Support professional development and chartership (APM/RICS/CIOB)
- Monitor fee management and support financial targets
- Lead bid preparation and fee proposals
- Contribute to business development and sector growth
- Represent the company at industry events
Key requirements - Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline
- Professional accreditation (or working towards) such as RICS, CIOB or APM
- Demonstrable experience delivering healthcare, life sciences or NHS projects
- Strong knowledge of construction project delivery and contract administration (NEC & JCT)
- Consultancy or client-side experience
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
- Experience of work winning and developing client accounts
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Excellent customer service and client interface skills
- Scheduling experience (Asta Powerproject, MS Project or similar)
- Experience in business case drafting aligned with HM Treasury Five Case Model
- Leadership skills and ability to manage teams and deadlines
- Key account management and business development skills
- Collaboration
- Communication (verbal/written)
- Stakeholder management
- Asta Powerproject
- MS Project
- NEC & JCT contract knowledge
