Project Manager

On behalf of The UK Health Security Agency, we are looking for a Project Manager (Inside IR35 ) for a 6 Month contract based in London (hybrid working) .

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has been set up to provide health security for the nation by protecting from infectious disease and external hazards. It will need to take action like no other organisation previously in order to mitigate threats to health before they materialise. UKHSA will be a trusted source of advice to government and to the public.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

As a Project Manager , your main responsibilities will be:

- Lead the delivery of complex construction infrastructure projects within microbiology, scientific, and healthcare environments, ensuring successful outcomes to agreed time, cost, quality, and benefit objectives .
- Provide strong project leadership , line management , and resource planning, building high-performing teams and supporting individual development through coaching and guidance.
- Develop and manage project business cases, feasibility studies, delivery strategies, project plans, governance processes, and stakeholder reporting to drive informed decision -making and accountability.
- Oversee project financial management , including budget development, cost control , procurement activities, supplier performance, and achievement of business case benefits.
- Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requirements, ensuring robust controls , assurance reviews, and compliance with statutory, regulatory, and government standards.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, embedding government best practice initiatives such as BIM, collaborative procurement, and early contractor engagement, while contributing actively to the Project Delivery Profession community.

Essential:

- A proven track record of delivering multiple medium-complexity construction or infrastructure projects.
- Holds or is working towards a recognised professional qualification, such as APM PMQ/ChPP, PMI PMP, and/or CIOB, RICS, ICE or equivalent construction‑related accreditation.
- Strong experience in project governance, assurance, planning, budgeting, risk, issue and change management within a construction delivery environment.
- Experience developing business cases and option appraisals, with an understanding of benefits management .
- Knowledge and experience of the RIBA Digital Plan of Work and the full project lifecycle across design, procurement, construction, and handover.
- Robust commercial and contract management experience.
- A visible leader with strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and build relationships at senior levels.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, UKHSA encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates . Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, UKHSA welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners. Applications from eligible candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".