Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare

At Active Care Group, we are passionate about delivering high-quality care and support for people living with neurological conditions, acquired brain injuries, spinal injuries and complex care needs.

We are looking for an experienced and driven Project Manager to support the delivery and mobilisation of multiple service development projects across our portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of specialist healthcare services, overseeing projects from build phase through to operational readiness. Working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers and operational teams, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and in line with regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will ideally be based in Buckinghamshire or the Midlands, reflecting the level of on-site presence required. While the primary project will be based in Buckinghamshire, national travel to additional locations will be expected as projects develop and expand.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role that requires regular site attendance, typically four days per week, with flexibility to increase in line with project demands.

What you'll be working:

Below are our standard working hours but if you are looking for different working hours please feel free to talk to us and we will be as flexible we can around the needs of the role.

Location: Buckinghamshire / Midlands based with national travel required
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 18 months (with potential for review thereafter)
Travel: Extensive national travel and regular site presence required

What you'll be doing:

• Managing end-to-end project delivery for healthcare service build and mobilisation projects
• Coordinating contractors, suppliers, consultants and external stakeholders throughout project lifecycles
• Developing and managing project plans, timelines, risks and deliverables
• Monitoring project progress and ensuring milestones are achieved on time and within budget
• Holding stakeholders accountable for agreed actions and delivery deadlines
• Supporting the setup and mobilisation of new healthcare services and environments
• Ensuring projects comply with healthcare regulations, health and safety standards and operational requirements
• Working collaboratively with operational, clinical, estates and support functions across the business
• Leading project meetings, site visits and progress reviews
• Escalating risks, delays or issues appropriately while driving solutions-focused outcomes
• Supporting procurement, commissioning and operational readiness activities
• Maintaining accurate project documentation, reporting and governance processes
• Ensuring a smooth transition from build completion into operational service delivery

What we would like from you:

• Previous Project Management experience within healthcare, care services, construction, estates or service development environments
• Experience managing multi-site projects involving contractors, suppliers and operational stakeholders
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, compliance requirements and operational standards within care environments
• Experience supporting healthcare builds, refurbishments, service mobilisation or commissioning projects
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within challenging timescales
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confident managing project risks, budgets, timelines and accountability
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Ability to work independently and adapt within a fast-paced environment
• Experience chairing meetings and producing project reporting/documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools
• PRINCE2, APM or equivalent Project Management qualification desirable
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel nationally on a regular basis

If you are an experienced Project Manager looking for an opportunity to lead meaningful healthcare development projects and make a real impact across specialist services, we would love to hear from you.

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the BenefitsHub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials - like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
• ......and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group