Senior Capital Projects Manager - Construction/Refurbishment
As a key member of the Capital Programme Team, you will be responsible for managing and delivering a portfolio of capital projects from inception through to completion. You will lead the development of business cases, oversee project planning and delivery, and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Working within the Trust's Investment Programme, you will provide professional leadership and specialist expertise in the planning, procurement, design and implementation of estates projects, including new builds, refurbishments, building adaptations and conversion schemes.
You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, NHS guidance, building regulations, health and safety legislation, British Standards and Treasury Green Book business case requirements.
The successful candidate will be an experienced senior capital projects professional with extensive knowledge of estates, construction and healthcare infrastructure project delivery. They will be responsible for leading and managing complex capital projects from feasibility through to completion, ensuring schemes are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. The post holder will have significant experience in business case development, project governance, procurement, contract management, financial management and stakeholder engagement.
Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior clinicians, managers, contractors, consultants and external agencies. They will be expected to manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee external consultants and contractors, provide professional advice on technical and financial matters, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, health and safety requirements, NHS guidance, building regulations and technical standards.
The role requires expertise in project planning, design development, tendering, construction management, commissioning and handover, together with the ability to prepare complex reports, feasibility studies, business cases and funding submissions, will manage delegated capital budgets, monitor project performance, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure value for money is achieved across all projects.
Our Trust is one of England's top\-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award\-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1\.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A\&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045\. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
The successful candidate will be an experienced senior capital projects professional with extensive knowledge of estates, construction and healthcare infrastructure project delivery. They will be responsible for leading and managing complex capital projects from feasibility through to completion, ensuring schemes are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. The post holder will have significant experience in business case development, project governance, procurement, contract management, financial management and stakeholder engagement.
Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior clinicians, managers, contractors, consultants and external agencies. They will be expected to manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee external consultants and contractors, provide professional advice on technical and financial matters, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, health and safety requirements, NHS guidance, building regulations and technical standards.
The role requires expertise in project planning, design development, tendering, construction management, commissioning and handover, together with the ability to prepare complex reports, feasibility studies, business cases and funding submissions. The post holder will manage delegated capital budgets, monitor project performance, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure value for money is achieved across all projects.
Applicants should be capable of working autonomously within delegated authority, managing competing priorities and complex stakeholder relationships, while maintaining high professional standards. Experience of leading change, delivering improvements to healthcare environments, managing staff, and supporting the development of project management teams is essential. A strong commitment to quality, governance, sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement within the healthcare estate is required, along with the ability to operate effectively in challenging operational and construction environments.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and experienced capital projects professional with substantial expertise in estates, construction, engineering and healthcare infrastructure project delivery. They will be responsible for leading the planning, development, procurement, delivery and commissioning of complex capital projects across the Trust, ensuring that schemes are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
The post holder will possess extensive experience in managing projects throughout the full project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, option appraisals, business case development, design management, procurement, contract administration, construction delivery, commissioning and handover. They will be expected to independently manage a diverse portfolio of capital schemes ranging from refurbishment and estate modernisation projects to complex infrastructure developments, whilst ensuring compliance with Trust governance arrangements and financial procedures.
A thorough understanding of NHS capital project delivery, healthcare construction standards, Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), Health Building Notes (HBNs), Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, Health and Safety legislation and other relevant statutory requirements is essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all projects are developed and delivered in accordance with current legislation, best practice and technical standards, whilst maintaining full compliance with Trust policies and procedures.
The role requires exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. The post holder will work closely with senior clinicians, nurses, operational managers, infection prevention teams, procurement specialists, user groups, contractors, consultants and external agencies to ensure projects meet operational requirements and contribute to the delivery of high\-quality patient care. The ability to influence, negotiate and build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all organisational levels is essential.
Candidates must have significant experience managing external consultants and contractors, including architects, quantity surveyors, structural engineers, building services engineers and specialist advisors. They will be responsible for procuring, commissioning and managing professional services, ensuring value for money, monitoring performance and achieving successful project outcomes. Experience of contract management, tender preparation, tender evaluation, contractor performance management and final account settlement is highly desirable.
Strong financial management skills are required, including responsibility for managing substantial delegated capital budgets, monitoring expenditure, forecasting project costs, approving payments and ensuring compliance with Standing Financial Instructions and procurement regulations. The successful candidate will be expected to identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings whilst maintaining quality, safety and service delivery standards.
The post holder will demonstrate the ability to develop robust and compelling business cases that support strategic investment decisions. This includes undertaking detailed feasibility studies, preparing option appraisals, developing cost estimates, identifying risks and benefits, supporting funding submissions and presenting complex information to senior managers, directors and programme boards. Excellent report writing, analytical and presentation skills are therefore essential.
The role requires significant project governance expertise, ensuring appropriate controls, risk management processes and reporting arrangements are established throughout each stage of project delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining project documentation, monitoring programme performance, managing project risks and producing detailed progress reports relating to budget, programme, quality and benefits realisation.
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