NMGH New Hospital Technical Design & Construction Lead | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer:
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Manchester, M8 5RB
Pay:
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
Yes
Closing Date:
07/05/2026
About this job
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has ambitious plans to transform healthcare in North Manchester through the North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH) Redevelopment Programme which will deliver a new hospital and health campus at the existing North Manchester General Hospital site.
This major investment will support the transformation of how we deliver our services and create modern facilities that support world‑class clinical care for our communities.
This role provides a unique opportunity to be part of one of the largest public sector health transformation programmes being delivered across Manchester.
The NMGH New Hospital Technical Design & Construction Lead will manage the technical design and construction of the new North Manchester healthcare facilities aligned to the New Hospital Programme (NHP) Hospital 2.0 Model standard.
The post holder will provide specialist technical expertise to lead the development of the design and estates infrastructure within allocated budgets, including the delivery of all enabling works projects, ensuring minimal impact to existing hospital operations.
As the Trust’s expert in the technical/construction field, the post holder will interpret NHP and NHSE guidance and policy, ensuring compliance and meeting or exceeding the required quality standards.
The postholder will be a chartered member of an appropriate construction, design or engineering professional institution.
Responsible for the following core activities:
- Development of all technical design briefing documentation aligned to stakeholder requirements, MFT strategies and the NHP Hospital 2.0 Model.
- Ensuring the development, implementation, management and confirming compliance with BIM Standards aligned to MFT and NHP Hospital 2.0 standards and policies.
- Development of key technical strategies including Mechanical, Electrical, Sustainability/Net Zero.
- Delivering design to meet the requirements of the New Hospital Project TOM.
- Defining, planning and coordinating the achievement of standards such as BREEAM and the WELL Building Standard.
- Leading the development and delivery of the design of the new healthcare facilities to meet all NHP Hospital 2.0 Model Standards, HTMs, HBNs and other mandatory, national and best‑practice healthcare and construction standards, ensuring that any derogations are defined and formally approved.
- Defining technical design and construction works quality standards ensuring they are fully defined in contract documents.
- Developing and implementing a robust quality assurance process to monitor design and construction quality, safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Reviewing and commenting on NHP Hospital 2.0 Model standards and their implications for the Trust.
You will lead complex programmes, drive operational excellence, and influence Trust-wide transformation, working collaboratively with or through Executive and Clinical Leaders to deliver sustainable improvements for our patients, staff, and communities.
Diversity / Equality
Diversity Matters. MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.
All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
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