We are looking for an experienced Senior Capital Projects Construction Manager to join our Estates Design & Technical Services (EDTS) team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated construction professional to lead the delivery of a varied portfolio of capital construction and infrastructure projects across the Trust estate. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across projects from feasibility, design and procurement through to construction, commissioning and handover.
You will lead multidisciplinary teams including Surveyors, Engineers and Trainees, while managing contractors, consultants and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within budget. This role offers the opportunity to influence the future development of healthcare environments that directly support patient care and staff wellbeing.
The post is based at St Mark’s Hospital, Maidenhead, with travel across Berkshire Healthcare sites as required. Flexible working opportunities are available where service needs allow.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of capital construction and infrastructure projects across the Trust estate
- Manage projects through all RIBA stages from feasibility to commissioning and handover
- Prepare feasibility studies, specifications, technical drawings, reports and cost estimates
- Procure and manage contractors and consultants in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions
- Administer JCT and other construction contracts and oversee project budgets and financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with HTMs, HBNs, CDM Regulations, NHS guidance and statutory requirements
- Act as Principal Designer where appropriate and support safe project delivery
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, contractors and specialist advisors
- Lead, supervise and support Surveyors, Engineers and Trainees within EDTS
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated “outstanding” by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our Values
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working together with you to develop innovative solutions
Benefits
- Flexible working options to support work‑life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
