Construction and Facilities Maintenance Project Manager

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 19th May 2026

Who are we? 

Newmedica, part of the Specsavers group, is one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, delivering outpatient appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery to change lives through better sight and eye health.

We’re proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year running and listed among the UK’s top 30 Best Workplaces™ for 2026 —recognition that reflects how colleagues feel about working here.      

Our Purpose is to change lives through better sight and eye health, and our Vision is to end avoidable sight loss in every community we serve,; we live our values every day – Commercial, Courageous, Compassion, Collaborative and Curious.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction and Facilities Maintenance Project Manager to join our team. This is a remote role with regular national travel (2-3 days per week) visiting our Ophthalmology Joint Ventures (OJVs). Due to the location of our clinics, you will ideally be based in the Midlands area.

You will be responsible for delivering a varied portfolio of projects, including new clinics, refurbishments, capital investment and minor projects, from inception through to completion and handover.

You will also act as the Facilities Maintenance Lead, supporting the day-to-day operational performance of our clinics.

What Will I Be Doing?

Working closely with internal teams and external consultants, you’ll ensure everyone involved has clear direction and is aligned to project goals. You’ll be responsible for coordinating delivery, monitoring progress against programme, and managing risks to keep projects on track.

You’ll oversee multiple projects at once, ensuring they meet agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards, while supporting a smooth transition into operational use, including readiness for clinical operations and inspections.

Alongside this, you will take the lead on facilities management activities, coordinating planned and reactive maintenance across the estate and ensuring all sites remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

Additionally, you’ll support compliance by ensuring statutory inspections, certifications and records are completed and maintained, helping to ensure that we are audit-ready and meeting required standards.

What Skills and Experience Do I Need?

We’re looking for someone with a strong track record of delivering construction projects, ideally within healthcare or similar regulated environments. You will be confident managing multiple projects simultaneously and working with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will have a solid understanding of relevant regulations such as the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015. You will also have knowledge and understanding with the JCT suite of contracts.

Strong organisational and communication skills will be key in this role, as well as the ability to work collaboratively. You’ll bring a proactive, solution focused approach and be comfortable managing complexity in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in facilities management, including compliance, maintenance planning and contractor performance management, will help you succeed in this position. Relevant professional membership since is MRICS, MCIOB or similar is beneficial but not essential.

If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a short video interview as the next stage of the process.

What we’re offering 

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  Up to £68,000 depending upon experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 1 day birthday leave
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  On target bonus of 17%
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  Car allowance
• 
  Group profit share scheme
• A company pension scheme 
  
• Private health and dental care
• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service and a retail/technology discount scheme. 
  
• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses. 
  

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. 

At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics. 

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin. 

CompensationUp to £68,000 depending on experience