Construction Project Manager UK
Posted 27 days 4 hours ago by Eko Devices
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the growing Neko Health team as our Project Manager for the UK and EU markets. In this crucial role, you will play a key role in enabling Neko Health's expansion strategy by delivering high-quality, compliant, and member-centric healthcare environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery by ensuring best-in-class project management practices. The role requires someone with strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Responsibilities- Construction and delivery:
- Oversee and manage construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Develop and implement project schedules, cost estimates, and quality reports, while effectively managing resources and risks.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, identify risks to project cost performance and program, and guide the appointed contractors accordingly.
- Cater for design excellence by working closely with the Locations Design Manager and ensuring informed decisions that will lead to timely procurement and execution.
- Oversee the administration of construction contracts to ensure compliance and quality.
- Ensure health and safety compliance on all construction sites in line with local regulations.
- Track and report on project KPIs including cost, schedule, and quality metrics.
- Leasing and due diligence:
- Assess the technical and statutory feasibility of physical assets for new healthcare facilities in the UK and EU markets.
- Appoint and manage consultants to support with technical due diligence.
- Identify and communicate technical risks that may affect leasing terms, budget, or project timelines, such as statutory permits or landlord approvals.
- Manage the tendering process for selecting vendors and general contractors.
- Strategic and operational alignment:
- Collaborate with in-house and external design teams to ensure project requirements are met.
- Ensure cost-effective solutions while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Manage the closeout process and hand over completed projects to the clinical operations team.
- Work closely with the real estate brokers, the central operations team, and the design team to align project management with business objectives.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, including risk registers, change logs, and stakeholder reports.
- Support post-occupancy evaluations to gather feedback and inform future projects.
- Proven experience in construction project management, engineering, or architecture, preferably in healthcare, retail, or a related industry.
- Experience in a rapidly growing organisation, and the importance of vendor management and relationship management.
- Strong understanding of interior fit-out design, construction methodologies, and regulatory frameworks across the UK and EU.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Experience working with cross-border teams and managing projects across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience with project management software and data-driven reporting tools.
- High adaptability and ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Familiarity with sustainability standards (e.g., BREEAM, LEED) is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German language skills will be a plus.
This position will be based in London and will require some travel. We offer a dynamic work environment with a high degree of autonomy and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery, we'd love to hear from you!
We offer a dynamic work environment with a high degree of autonomy that fosters growth and development. If you are passionate about building a better healthcare system for everyone and you thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!
Please note: we perform background and reference checks as part of our interview process.