Job Summary
The post holder will support the Project Delivery Manager with delegated responsibility for Capital Projects. The role involves developing and maintaining good relationships and clear lines of communication with Estate colleagues, clinicians, Directorate Managers, Senior Managers, any appointed Consultants and Contractors in connection with project work.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the management of delegated Capital Projects and the appointment and management of contract staff employed in delivering capital projects, ensuring they comply with Trust policies and procedures (e.g., H&S, HR, GDPR, etc.).
Manage the following budget:
* Non-Staff Expenditure – Capital Project Budgets up to the value of £5M
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
* Capital Project Delivery Management
* Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
* Produce, manage and maintain all relevant Project Documentation
Person Specification
Education & Qualification (Essential)
* Educated to Degree level in a Construction or Property Discipline or comparable demonstrable experience.
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
Education & Qualification (Desirable)
* Working towards chartered status (MCIOB, MRICS, MCIBSE, M.Arb, etc.).
* Formal Project Management Qualification.
Experience & Knowledge (Essential)
* Successful track record of working in Property Investment and Improvement.
* Knowledge in managing clients, contractors and consultants.
* Experience of delivering value for money / efficiency related changes.
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge across the Estates and Facilities Portfolio.
Experience & Knowledge (Desirable)
* Experience/knowledge of working in a health service environment.
* Experience of leading a team of professionals.
* Successful track record of working in high performing teams, delivering challenging targets and achieving results.
Skills & Abilities (Essential)
* Effective interpersonal & communication skills.
* Excellent report writing skills.
* Able to work with groups and multi-disciplinary teams across the organisation and lead where appropriate.
* Ability to represent the service when representing the Trust internally and externally.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Organised approach to work.
* Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
* Ability to develop and implement solutions to address problems.
* Ability to collate, interpret information and implement agreed policies & procedures.
* PC literate with office and design packages (i.e., Auto‑CAD).
* Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
Skills & Abilities (Desirable)
* Ability to lead change where required.
Personal Qualities (Essential)
* Dedicated and committed.
* Flexible approach to working hours and duties and adaptable to change.
* Patient and quality focused.
* Professional approach.
Other Requirements
Disclosure & Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure 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 will be considered. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country where they have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.
Details
Date posted: 25 March 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 179-7881015-F
Job location: West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ
Employer Details
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address: West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ
Website: https://www.wsh.nhs.uk
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