Associate Directorate Property Project Management Office

Associate Directorate Property Project Management Office

Closing date: 17 May 2026

Reporting to the Director of Estates & Facilities you will plan and execute the delivery of all property change projects, including those driven by operational change, asset lifecycle replacement, minor works or major construction projects, within operational properties.

Responsibilities

You will be a senior leader in property, responsible for contributing to the development of the Property Directorate and working with senior leaders across the Trust. You will drive and deliver the Property Implementation Plan to support the Trust’s strategy through investment projects, ensuring efficient use of available funds.

Working closely with property colleagues and stakeholders across the Trust, you will advise on all matters affecting the delivery and governance of property projects, develop required business cases with a clear link to the strategy, and create and implement a strategic plan for project delivery within the agreed timeframe.

You will commission and manage engagement plans for people impacted by projects, ensuring that their needs are reflected in delivery. You will advise the project team on relevant regulatory matters, maintaining compliance with all legislation and Department of Health guidance.

Key tasks include resource management, relevant reporting and comprehensive assurance, and regular liaison with the Senior Leadership Team, clinical and operational leads on policy, service provision and service‑user safety. You will help design environments that enhance both user and staff safety, positioning the Trust at the forefront of best practice.

Qualifications

• Educated to Masters degree level in a construction‑related subject or have substantial experience in the delivery of healthcare or equivalent complex and regulated facility projects.
• Membership of a professional surveying, engineering, construction, architectural or similar chartered institute such as RICS, RIBA, CIBSE, CIOB, ICE, CEng or an equivalent post‑graduate qualification.

Experience

• Extensive experience operating at an equivalent level with a proven track record of shaping and delivering projects in a complex regulatory environment with diverse stakeholder groups; experience in a healthcare environment is desirable.
• Experience of governance processes and of developing business cases to support investment proposals and benefits realisation.
• Experience of simultaneously managing multiple projects.
• Experience of managing a blended team of directly employed staff, consultants and suppliers to provide an integrated service and seamless delivery.
• Experience of working with a variety of contract, commercial and procurement methods.
• Experience at a senior level within the NHS and specifically mental health settings.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify any previous criminal convictions.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
• Due to UK Home Office requirements, sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Salary

£81,774 to £93,879 a year, inclusive of a 5% Fringe HCAS, prorated.

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