Job Summary
To provide project management and project support on projects of varying sizes within the Estates Department.
To be responsible for obtaining feasibility, design and cost information to aid in the development of funding for projects affecting the Trust's estate.
To lead on smaller projects from conception to completion.
Delegated responsibility to deliver projects up to agreed budgetary and risk thresholds.
To be responsible for planning, developing and implementing procedures and systems designed to increase the overall effectiveness of accommodation and space management.
Main duties of the job
Develop project plans, setting clear timescales, objectives and milestones.
Write detailed works specifications
Delegate project tasks to suitably skilled internal staff and external contractors
Receive and interpret client briefs and work with team members to design solutions incorporating relevant codes or practice, Health Technical Memoranda (HTM), Health Building Notes (HBN) and statutory requirements
Communicate complex information, analyse, compare and decide on options with clients to enable to work specifications to be formed
Support the development of business cases with clients
Adhere to the Trust procurement policy to obtain competitive prices from external contractors and appoint via evaluation exercises
Manage contractor's in line with Trust's Contractor Management Policy
Provide regular stage and key milestone reports on project progress.
Maintain project folders, risk registers and decision logs
Represent Estates at meetings either by routine or to cover colleague absence.
Log and manage requests for changes to space throughout the Trust site.
About Us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role may be available for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Sponsorship will be determined based on your current situation and on a case-by-case basis.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
405-26-EA101ACPM
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Essential
Education, Qualifications & Training
Minimum diploma Level 3 award in relevant discipline
Qualification in Project Management and Health Safety (Prince2/NEBOSH/IOSH/CDM)
Desirable
Educated to degree level or equivalent in the relevant discipline
Essential
Knowledge & Experience
Proven track record of project planning, implementation and completion
Significant experience of working in an administrative role within a complex organisational context (project planning, resource scheduling, updating construction drawings, chairing meetings etc)
Experience of working within Estates & Facilities services
Desirable
Experience of working in a NHS Environment
Ability to prepare technical drawings using CAD
Essential
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Intermediate IT skills
Good influencing/negotiating skills
Highly organised and disciplined
Ability to understand, interpret and solve complex situations and issues
Ability to quickly build relationships and credibility with management & stakeholders
Ability to prioritise and multi-task in order to meet challenging deadlines
Enthusiastic and positive attitude
Excellent report writing skills
Understanding of building and writing work specifications
Desirable
Understanding of working in a health care environment
Person Specification
Essential
Intermediate IT skills
Good influencing/negotiating skills
Highly organised and disciplined
Ability to understand, interpret and solve complex situations and issues
Ability to quickly build relationships and credibility with management & stakeholders
Ability to prioritise and multi-task in order to meet challenging deadlines
Enthusiastic and positive attitude
Excellent report writing skills
Understanding of building and writing work specifications
Desirable
Understanding of working in a health care environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab)
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