project manager (construction)

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day management and delivery of capital projects and programmes allocated to them, working under the direction of the Programme Director and/or SRO.
• Develop new schemes from feasibility stage through to business plan, business case approval, detailed design, construction phase and handover to end users.
• Serve as construction specialism such as MEP, construction contract and/or cost management, acting as subject‑matter expert for the trust.
• Manage technical administration support teams, assistant capital project managers and supervise internal and external advisers and specialists.
• Delegate budget control of specific capital budgets as designated to each project or programme, potentially to the value of multiple millions of pounds over multiple years.
• Ensure external advisors are managed and provide information accurately, timely and cost‑effectively, and that projects are delivered safely without compromising clinical services or patient experience or safety.
• Ensure projects meet current design and clinical planning requirements in accordance with HTMs and HBNs, meet the functional requirements of the clinical services or end users that have commissioned the facilities, and record, understand and agree on any derogations from NHS design guidance, fully recording and mitigating associated risks.
• Lead the day‑to‑day compliance aspects of the Programme, including line management of select Programme Team members and key internal and external consultants / specialists as required.
• Oversee and report compliance risks, ensuring timely escalation and involvement of senior clinical and non‑clinical leaders, holding responsibility for all programme‑related risks and escalating concerns through formal channels including the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian when appropriate.
• Manage financial risks by working closely with Capital Finance and other key stakeholders.
• Define and track compliance programme success criteria with the Programme Director, respond to assurance findings and recommendations, and maintain safe clinical service delivery throughout the programme’s duration.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Estates & Facilities, and Capital Finance to integrate strategic estates opportunities and ensure strong financial oversight.
• Engage compliance‑related stakeholders to understand needs, build consensus, and secure buy‑in, aligning estate capital projects by working with senior directors across the Trust.
• Build strong communication channels internally and externally, enabling proactive issue resolution and collaborative working.
• Foster a positive, inclusive programme environment that encourages diversity and broad participation.

Qualifications

• A first degree in relevant construction, engineering, building surveying or another built environment specialism, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained via experience working at a senior level on a complex capital project in a healthcare setting.
• Corporate member of a relevant Chartered Institute.
• A project/programme management qualification.
• Higher Management Qualification, i.e., Post‑graduate diploma in Management.
• Extensive postgraduate experience of the construction industry, part of which should be experience of managing large construction programmes (on behalf of the public sector) to a successful outcome.
• Extensive experience at a senior management level of working collaboratively with other organisations to deliver successful outcomes.
• A successful track record in negotiating and influencing others at a senior and professional level within a challenging commercial environment.
• Significant experience of managing teams successfully, and a strong track record of managing individual and team performance.
• Experience of working in a multi‑disciplinary Project Management environment.
• Use and interpretation of NHS Capital Investment Manual/Capital Procedures.
• Extensive experience in managing freehold/leasehold property matters.
• Extensive experience in the identification, management, control and mitigation of ‘construction’ risks.
• Excellent all‑round technical knowledge of the construction industry (design, engineering, and delivery).
• A sound knowledge of the application and use of risk and issues assessment techniques.
• Understanding of PFI programmes and contracts and the delivery of variations in the Health Sector.
• Understanding of capital procurement programmes and methodology.
• A sound understanding of the financial management of capital projects.
• A sound knowledge of team management and how to achieve the best from your staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of using and interpreting Programme Planning tools.

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