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We are embarking on a journey to improve our department and effect change for all our customers. You will be part of a small, dedicated Construction Team contributing to the improvement and development of the NHSBT Estate, delivering quality solutions providing a safe working environment for colleagues.
Your work will enable NHSBT to grow and develop the services they offer by providing suitable facilities to attain strategic objectives. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders both internal and external on individual projects using your influencing skills to achieve the desired results.
You will be rewarded by knowing that the essential work that you will be doing will improve and save lives. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
Note
This role will operate across the Northeast and Northwest regions, and applications are invited from candidates based within these areas of the UK. The role offers a hybrid working option. You will be assigned a base location, which may be one of the NHSBT main centres or blood centres. The exact location will be confirmed following the final interview and mutually agreed with the line manager at the verbal offer stage.
Responsibilities
* Managing the delivery of identified building projects to deliver stakeholder satisfaction to time, cost and quality standards.
* Day-to-day management of various construction projects across the county, from infrastructure upgrades to new donation suites.
* Delivering service excellence by developing and managing specific projects to the highest professional standards, complying with all relevant internal and external standards, regulations, and instructions.
* Liaising and communicating project progress and issues with all project stakeholders and contractors, guiding, and assisting with securing contractual agreements.
* Developing designs, specifications and managing projects through to commissioning and completion within agreed financial budgets.
* Producing detailed drawings, specifications, tender documents and complete contract documentation together with NHSBT tendering templates.
* Providing subject‑matter expertise and professional construction or building advice to stakeholders.
Travel will be required and you may need to spend time away from base, which may involve irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.
Experience and Knowledge
* Extensive proven project management experience through the complete project life cycle.
* Extensive proven programme management, experience of several concurrent disparate projects.
* Proven resource management and allocation experience, including those not under direct line management control.
* Proven experience of conducting post‑implementation reviews and preparing project closure reports.
* Thorough knowledge of Microsoft packages including Project Office, Word, Excel, and Visio.
* Knowledge and experience of setting and monitoring financial budgets.
* Knowledge of construction contracts and consultant appointments.
* Extensive building fabric and building services knowledge.
* Experience of negotiating construction contracts.
* Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint).
Qualifications and Training
* Educated to master’s degree level or equivalent or demonstrable experience in construction.
* Requirement for RICS/CIOB/RIBA professional registration: full Chartered membership (maintained in the role).
* Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Benefits
* 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part‑time) plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
* NHS pension scheme (defined benefit).
* Culture of continuous learning with support for growth and development; Thrive programme.
Closing date
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 18 January 2026.
Contact
For informal enquiries please contact: Jessica Jones, Job title: National Construction Programme Manager, Email ID:
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