Employer The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust -Cross site ( Mount Vernon Hospital and Chelsea & Westminster ) Town Uxbridge Salary £82,906 - £94,632 pa inc Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2025 23:59 Interview date 27/11/2025
Deputy Head of Capital Projects
NHS AfC: Band 8c
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Job overview
This is a great time to join The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the Deputy Head of Capital Projects .
We are currently in the process of redeveloping the hospital to provide a new state‑of‑the‑art hospital for the residents of Hillingdon, and beyond, which supports the very best in delivery of healthcare and will be fit for our future.
We are absolutely committed to ensuring that our patients have the best possible experience within our hospitals. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering excellent patient care, whatever their role, and who take pride in what they do.
We place a high value on treating all patients, customers and colleagues with respect and dignity, and seek people who strive for excellence and innovation in all that they do.
We have a comprehensive and important capital development programme as we move to wards the development of a new hospital .
Please note that this vacancy may close early due to the amount of applications we receive.
Main duties of the job
This role is key to ensuring the effective management of the Trust’s Capital programme ensuring the timely and successful delivery of projects from inception to completion across all of our hospitals. The post holder will be responsible for the overall delivery of projects to programme within budget and to the right quality standards and take a key involvement in the shaping, implementation and ongoing development of the Trusts Estate Strategy including master planning and strategic options.
As Deputy Head of Capital Projects at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will lead the planning, delivery and management of major capital developments, playing a pivotal role in the transformation of our hospital estate.
You will oversee the redevelopment of our facilities to create a modern, state‑of‑the‑art environment that supports the delivery of outstanding healthcare for the people of Hillingdon and beyond. Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, you will ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to the highest standards. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact, driving forward our vision to provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, and to help shape the future of healthcare in our community.
Working for our organisation
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well‑being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Person Spec
* Degree in Architectural, Construction, Building or Engineering discipline
* Corporate member of relevant chartered institute (RIBA, RICS, CIOB, CIBSE, etc.)
* Extensive experience in building project design, specification, and management
* Health & Safety legislation
* Construction process, principles, standards and techniques
* Advanced skills in management software (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
* An understanding of estate policy and current guidance documentation in health care and building
* Further personal post‑graduate development equivalent to Masters level
* PRINCE 2 Foundation
* Clear understanding of complex nature of the NHS environment
* Knowledge of Estates Management
* Experience in commercial business management
* In depth managerial, financial and strategic knowledge gained through courses and/or experience
* Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create conditions for successful partnership working.
At The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, our recruitment processes are designed to identify candidates who demonstrate the right skills and values to support our commitment to high‑quality care.
Please note that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in applications is monitored. Any misuse that results in an inaccurate representation of a candidate’s abilities may affect the outcome of the application. Applicants will be required to declare any use of AI prior to submitting their application.
Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date. All contracts are issued under Agenda for Change Terms & Conditions of employment and all posts are subject to appropriate job matching or evaluation process, where indicated. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community to ensure our workforce is representative of the population. Please note that all candidates at risk in London and going through the NHS London Redeployment scheme are to be given priority as part of the recruitment process where their application meets the essential criteria for the role.
Please note: If you do not meet the requirements for the role or have specific registration where required then your application will be automatically rejected.
If you do not hear from within 2 weeks of the closingdate please assume you are unsuccessful.
The Hillingdon Hospital will use the information provided primarily for the purposes of managing your employment within the Trust.
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