Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Project Manager | Main Contractor | Healthcare Eastbourne

£350 - £380 a day CIS
Start March 2026

Project Manager Role for a traditional building contractor with an excellent name, who allows you the autonomy to deliver projects from start to finish, without the excessive red tape and typical tier 1 protocols.

The building contractor takes on projects of varied nature, including Healthcare, education, local authority, commercial, and Government Buildings. The contractor has always been known for its excellent reputation, focusing on the delivery of construction projects ranging from £2m to £8m, including refurbishment and new build.

The candidate we are looking for is someone who can prove longevity experience working as a Project Manager across varied sectors, ideally within Healthcare on projects up to £10m value. The candidate would have ultimate responsibility for Project Delivery covering Design, Operations & Commercial.

The contractor operates in and around Eastbourne, predominantly covering Healthcare projects that are fast‑paced, live hospital fit‑out projects. This project will be a £7.5m job over 67 weeks across 5 phases. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Project Manager within the Healthcare sector, with great attention to detail in design, managing M&E packages, and operating in a high‑faced fully operational live environment.

• Attendance and preparation of pre‑tender and tender interviews
• Overall responsibility of all site operations
• Preparation of the tender submissions working alongside the estimating team
• Production of tender programmes using Microsoft Projects or Asta; understanding of JCT/NEC DNB contracts
• Implementation of the company procedures on site
• Implementation of the Health and Safety procedures
• Progress reporting and the production of the board reports
• Coordination of the design teams and contractor design packages
• Ability to demonstrate recent work history on similar schemes as Contracts Manager with a reputable main contractor
• Good all‑round building experience on projects from £1m to £10m
• Time spent with previous employers is important
• Design & Build experience

On offer for the above position is an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join a privately owned main contractor, where the owners are personable, supportive and allow the managers to manage and be themselves.

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