Commissioning Manager
Go to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 08 June 2026
To deliver the Trusts capital programme as part of a multi‑disciplinary team of both external resources and in‑house staff, on time and within allocated budget.
The Commissioning Manager has the lead responsibility for the development and acceptance of design solutions by the end user and relevant stakeholder groups with a particular focus on infection control input.
The Commissioning Manager will be responsible for coordinating and managing the commissioning period from contractor hand‑over to user occupation of the ward/department including inductions and post‑project evaluation.
Main duties of the job
* Manage stakeholder engagement to define project goals and feasibility.
* Establish accommodation needs, occupancy, and room relationships.
* Determine equipment and service requirements to meet objectives.
* Produce and obtain sign‑off for room data sheets, ensuring accurate communication to the design team.
* Advise on furniture and equipment options, agree on new or transferred items, and prepare detailed schedules for budgeting and procurement.
* Liaise on layouts, mark up services for design clarity, and manage engagement through drawing distribution and feedback.
* Coordinate commissioning, delivery, and installation of furniture/equipment, ensuring timely supplier performance and compliance with Trust standards.
* Arrange staff training, operational policies, and temporary decants. Oversee IT and telecom installations, lock suiting, signage, and security/fire arrangements.
* Manage relocation programmes, disposal of surplus items, and packaging removal. Lead infection control input, deep cleaning coordination, and contribute to IT system development.
* Conduct post‑project evaluations for improvement.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level
* Prince 2
Experience
* Extensive relevant experience as a Planning/Commissioning Estates professional.
* A track record in planning/commissioning major capital construction contracts.
* Extensive project management experience working at the highest level within a large organisation.
Skills and Knowledge
* Good interpersonal/communication skills
* A track record of developing and maintaining good working relationships at all levels in a large organisation.
* Ability to relate to senior clinicians.
Personal Qualities
* Must be a team player and have personal initiative.
* Must have proven skill in negotiation and ability to persuade others.
* Industrious and versatile, able to work on a diverse range of projects at one time.
Other
* Valid full driving licence for the UK and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes.
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.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Coleridge House, Northern General Hospital
£39,959 to £48,117 a yearpa/pro rata for part time staff
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
190-1278-DIR
Job locations
Coleridge House, Northern General Hospital
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