Project Manager

Job Description Project ManagerDorsetMonday to Friday 8am 5pmDorsetDay Rate of 350-450 per dayWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a live-site project within a sensitive healthcare environment. This is a site-based leadership position, responsible for the day-to-day execution of the construction strategy and reporting directly to the Lead Project Manager.The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring safe, high-quality and efficient project delivery, while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders including the clients Estates team, hospital staff, patients and the wider public.This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced construction environment and who is committed to excellence in health 'safety, quality assurance and operational coordination.ResponsibilitiesOpen and close the site daily, maintaining full control of site access, security and site readiness.Lead the daily coordination of site activities, ensuring subcontractors work safely and in line with the construction programme.Attend and facilitate weekly subcontractor progress and coordination meetings to maintain programme momentum.Work closely with the appointed Health & Safety consultant to maintain the Construction Phase Plan (CPP) and Health & Safety file.Deliver daily activity briefings and site inductions, ensuring all records and compliance documentation are accurately maintained.Manage site logistics, including deliveries, traffic management, and material storage.Maintain and update Quality Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) to ensure all works meet project specifications and quality standards.Keep a daily site diary, recording visitors, key decisions, deliveries, weather conditions and any incidents or observations.Act as the primary point of contact for the clients Estates team, ensuring clear communication and responsiveness.Ensure all works comply with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.Maintain a professional, respectful site presence, minimising disruption to hospital operations, staff, patients, and visitors.Adhere to the organisations management systems and QHSES responsibilities as defined within company documentation.RequirementsProven ability to manage daily construction site operations and subcontractor coordination.Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards in health, safety and quality.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.Ability to prepare agendas, minutes, and lead meetings effectively to drive decisions and progress.Good understanding of budgets, benchmarking, and financial assessments.Experience engaging with subcontractors, consultants and legal advisors when required.Experience (Essential):Demonstrated experience preparing and issuing pre-tender documentation, RFIs and budget comparisons.Experience (Desirable):Previous experience working on Design & Build or complex refurbishment projects, particularly in live operational environments.BenefitsOpportunity to work on a high-profile project within a specialist healthcare environment.A key leadership role with direct impact on project delivery and client satisfaction.Collaborative working environment alongside experienced project managers, consultants, and specialist contractors.Exposure to complex, technically challenging projects that enhance professional development.Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.If you are a proactive construction professional with a passion for safe, high-quality project delivery and strong stakeholder engagement, we would welcome the opportunity to hear from you.

Created: 2026-03-20