We are supporting a leading Project & Cost Management consultancy to find an Associate PM to help them in delivering project services for the a new critical healthcare development project in Brighton. This landmark five-storey, 60,000 sq m facility will transform care provision across the region.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Associate Project Manager to support the successful delivery of this flagship healthcare development.
You will play a key role in coordinating project activities, managing stakeholders, and ensuring delivery aligns with programme, cost, and quality objectives, while maintaining a strong focus on patient experience and minimising disruption to live hospital operations.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
- Support the end-to-end delivery of the project from pre-construction through to completion
- Assist in managing programme, risk, and change control processes
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including designers, consultants, and contractors (including Laing O'Rourke)
- Ensure project milestones are achieved in line with agreed time, cost, and quality parameters
Commercial & Programme Management
- Assist with cost control, reporting, and financial tracking in collaboration with the cost management team
- Support procurement activities and contract administration processes
- Monitor project performance and prepare reports for senior leadership and client teams
Quality, Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, statutory requirements, and best practice standards
- Support governance processes, reporting, and audit requirements
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the project
Leadership & Collaboration
- Support senior project leadership in driving delivery and performance
- Mentor and guide junior team members where appropriate
- Foster a collaborative, solutions-focused project environment
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree qualified in Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline
- Professionally qualified or working towards (e.g. MRICS, MCIOB, APM)
- Experience delivering complex construction projects, ideally within healthcare or live environments
- Understanding of large-scale capital programmes (£100m+)
Skills & Competencies
- Strong project coordination and organisational skills
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, particularly in complex environments
- Commercial awareness and understanding of cost and programme management
- Ability to manage risk and problem-solve in a live construction setting
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and detail-oriented
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate
- Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused outcomes
- Resilient and adaptable within a complex, fast-paced project
What’s in it for You
- Opportunity to work on a landmark healthcare development
- Strong career progression within a leading consultancy
- Competitive salary and benefits package