We are looking for a forward‑thinking Capital Projects Manager to join our Estates & Facilities team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Whether based at Bedford Hospital or Luton and Dunstable Hospital, you’ll work across multiple Trust sites and take ownership of delivering a varied portfolio of complex capital estates projects, typically valued between £3–5 million each year.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as Project Manager for Estates capital schemes across the Trust.
* Lead the planning, delivery, and monitoring of a diverse range of construction and refurbishment projects.
* Manage capital project budgets (£3–5m) and staffing budgets (~£100k), ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
* Develop project briefs, analyse tenders, appoint contractors and consultants, and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
* Support the Trust’s six‑facet survey programme, backlog maintenance planning, and prioritisation of estates investments.
* Prepare and support the development of Business Cases aligned to clinical and operational needs.
* Contribute to corporate governance, risk management, and strategic estates planning.
* Work collaboratively with clinical and operational teams, senior managers, external contractors, and statutory bodies to ensure smooth project execution.
* Report progress and risks to the Capital Planning Group and other key governance forums.
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