Project Manager - Lifecycle projects (Construction & Refurbishment & M&E)
Reports to: Head of Capital
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take full ownership of capital projects across our NHS Facility estate. You will manage schemes from initial concept through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
This role involves direct responsibility for a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from £5K to over £10M, within the Trust's Capital Programme. You'll oversee every stage of the process - from project planning, design coordination, and contract administration to site supervision, commissioning, and post-completion evaluation - ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and alignment with the Trust's strategic objectives.
You will lead multidisciplinary teams comprising internal stakeholders, external consultants, and contractors, fostering collaboration and integration to achieve the best outcomes for the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Manage projects from inception through to technical and clinical commissioning, ensuring alignment with the Trust's strategic goals.
Oversee all stages of the project lifecycle, meeting agreed cost, time, and quality targets.
Work closely with end users and consultants to define project scopes, commission design services, and ensure designs deliver required functionality and purpose.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including clinical and operational leads, to ensure projects support long-term estate and digital transformation strategies.
Manage project budgets, ensuring expenditure remains within approved limits.
Prepare and present detailed financial forecasts, providing clear justifications to senior management within estates and finance.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Degree in construction, engineering, building surveying, or a related built environment discipline
Desirable Qualifications
Chartered membership (or working towards) in a relevant professional body (RICS, CIOB, RIBA, CIBSE, APM)
PRINCE2 or APM qualification
Skills & Abilities
Proven track record in delivering large-scale, multidisciplinary capital projects, ideally in healthcare or other regulated environments
Strong expertise in construction project delivery, contract management (JCT, NEC), and public sector procurement
Ability to anticipate critical activities, plan ahead, and manage complex tasks effectively
Skilled in making informed decisions, resolving conflicts, and delivering innovative solutions
Analytical approach to problem-solving, with a focus on improving performance
Experience integrating digital infrastructure within capital projects
Knowledge & Experience
In-depth understanding of statutory project requirements, including CDM Regulations, HTMs, HBNs, BSA, and other HSE directives
Experience in managing projects from both in-house design and external consultant teams, across refurbishments, conversions, and new builds
Demonstrated success in delivering large capital projects to agreed budgets and timescales within the public sector
Understanding of capital procurement processes and estate planning strategies
Awareness of healthcare trends and approaches to future-proofing infrastructure
Contact:
For more information, please contact Mark Warrington on (phone number removed)