Estates Assistant Capital Project Manager
The closing date is 01 March 2026
To provide project management and project support on projects of varying sizes within the Estates Department.
To be responsible for obtaining feasibility, design and cost information to aid in the development of funding for projects affecting the Trust's estate.
To lead on smaller projects from conception to completion.
Delegated responsibility to deliver projects up to agreed budgetary and risk thresholds.
To be responsible for planning, developing and implementing procedures and systems designed to increase the overall effectiveness of accommodation and space management.
Main duties of the job
* Develop project plans, setting clear timescales, objectives and milestones.
* Write detailed works specifications
* Delegate project tasks to suitably skilled internal staff and external contractors
* Receive and interpret client briefs and work with team members to design solutions incorporating relevant codes or practice, Health Technical Memoranda (HTM), Health Building Notes (HBN) and statutory requirements
* Communicate complex information, analyse, compare and decide on options with clients to enable to work specifications to be formed
* Support the development of business cases with clients
* Adhere to the Trust procurement policy to obtain competitive prices from external contractors and appoint via evaluation exercises
* Manage contractor's in line with Trust's Contractor Management Policy
* Provide regular stage and key milestone reports on project progress.
* Maintain project folders, risk registers and decision logs
* Represent Estates at meetings either by routine or to cover colleague absence.
* Log and manage requests for changes to space throughout the Trust site.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role may be available for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Sponsorship will be determined based on your current situation and on a case-by-case basis.
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
* Minimum diploma Level 3 award in relevant discipline
* Qualification in Project Management and Health Safety (Prince2/NEBOSH/IOSH/CDM)
* Educated to degree level or equivalent in the relevant discipline
Knowledge & Experience
* Proven track record of project planning, implementation and completion
* Significant experience of working in an administrative role within a complex organisational context (project planning, resource scheduling, updating construction drawings, chairing meetings etc)
* Experience of working within Estates & Facilities services
* Experience of working in a NHS Environment
* Ability to prepare technical drawings using CAD
SKILLS & ABILITIES
* Good influencing/negotiating skills
* Highly organised and disciplined
* Ability to understand, interpret and solve complex situations and issues
* Ability to quickly build relationships and credibility with management & stakeholders
* Ability to prioritise and multi-task in order to meet challenging deadlines
* Enthusiastic and positive attitude
* Understanding of building and writing work specifications
* Understanding of working in a health care environment
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.
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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