Job Description
Project Manager – Estates & Capital (6-Month Contract), Starting in March, Cambridgeshire, Up to £43.50 ph
Your new company We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a busy NHS organisation in Cambridgeshire on a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong estates, maintenance, and capital project experience to play a key role in supporting essential improvements across the estate.Working within the Estates & Facilities team, you will be responsible for overseeing a range of projects from inception to completion—ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. The role requires excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and organisational skills, alongside ideally an understanding of NHS estates standards and compliance requirements.
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Your new role • Lead and manage estates, maintenance, infrastructure, and capital investment projects across the organisation.• Oversee feasibility, planning, procurement, delivery, and handover activities.• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, clinical teams, and other internal stakeholders.• Ensure projects comply with statutory, regulatory, and NHS-specific standards.• Monitor budgets, manage risks, and report progress to senior leaders.• Support strategic estates planning and contribute to long-term development priorities.
What you'll need to succeed We're looking for a proactive, organised, and solution-focused Project Manager who can hit the ground running and support the delivery of high-impact estates improvements.
• Proven track record in estates or capital project management—ideally within the NHS, public sector, or complex estates environment.• Strong understanding of building maintenance, compliance, and health & safety.• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.• RICS, CIOB, Prince2, APM, or equivalent qualification (desirable but not essential).
What you'll get in return This is a 6-month contract which may be extended. You'll work across Cambridgeshire, so access to a car and the ability to travel between sites will be important. You'll receive an hourly rate of up to £43.50 Umbrella or £32 PAYE and business mileage at 0.45p for any travel between sites. xsngvjr
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