Project Manager

Job Req ID:  311489
Posting Start Date:  5 Aug 2026
Location: 

Norwich, Norfolk, GB, NR4 7UY

Contract Type:  Full Time
Job Advertisement: 

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Location: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, NR4 7UY
Salary: Between £49,827.94 and £54,372.11 per annum, dependant on experience plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Project Manager within our Healthcare team, you will lead, coordinate and manage the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) Fire Strategy Review Programme, overseeing the review, development and implementation of a comprehensive, site-wide fire strategy.

 

Working closely with the Project Coordinator, Serco Hard FM, specialist fire consultants and key stakeholders, you will ensure compliance with statutory fire safety legislation, NHS guidance, Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs) and contractual obligations. You will provide leadership throughout the programme lifecycle, including governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, specification development, procurement and the delivery of associated passive and active fire safety improvements.

 

This role provides a unique opportunity to play a pivotal part in enhancing fire safety standards across the estate and will contribute directly to the long-term operational strategy.

 

By bringing together multiple stakeholders and driving a coordinated programme of improvement, you will help shape the future fire safety strategy of the NNUH estate, delivering lasting benefits for both the Trust and the communities it serves.

What you’ll do as a Project Manager

You’ll be entrusted to:

  • Lead and coordinate the review, development, approval and implementation of the site-wide Fire Strategy Programme
  • Manage complex fire safety projects and associated remedial works, ensuring delivery is safe, compliant, on time and within budget
  • Build trusted relationships with stakeholders including the Trust, Project Co, consultants, contractors and regulatory bodies
  • Identify and manage programme risks, developing effective mitigation plans to protect people, property and operational services
  • Support procurement activities, oversee contractor performance and ensure value for money across programme delivery
  • Maintain robust governance, reporting and compliance processes, providing regular updates to senior leaders and key decision-makers
  • Promote innovation, continuous improvement and best practice in fire safety management and estate resilience

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have…

  • A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction, Building Surveying, Fire Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline
  • A recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP or equivalent
  • Strong knowledge of project delivery, governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement within complex environments
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple organisations
  • Experience managing contractors, consultants and multiple workstreams while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance

Vetting and checks:

A Standard DBS check will be carried out for this position. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings as permitted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. An Occupational Health Questionnaire will also be completed so we can ensure you have the necessary support to perform your duties.

 

Discover all you need to keep growing

We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

  • Holidays: Up to 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
  • Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
  • Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
  • Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
  • Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
  • Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

 

A little bit about us:
At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

  • Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
  • Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).


For support with your application, please contact recruitmentuk@serco.com.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.