Job summary
The Senior Project Manager is a key member of the Capital Projects team, responsible for leading the planning, management and delivery of a complex portfolio of capital schemes across the Trust's estate. This includes RAAC mitigation, backlog maintenance, statutory compliance works, infrastructure upgrades, refurbishments and redevelopment projects that support safe, modern and sustainable healthcare environments.
The post holder will manage projects through the full lifecycle, from feasibility and business case development through to procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. They will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with NHS standards, statutory requirements and Trust governance.
Working closely with clinical, operational and estates stakeholders, the Senior Project Manager will ensure projects are delivered with minimal disruption to patient services. The role requires strong leadership, effective risk and financial management, and clear reporting to senior leaders and programme boards. The post holder will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage consultants and contractors, and support the delivery of resilient, compliant and value-for-money estates solutions.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Project Manager will lead the delivery of a complex portfolio of capital projects across the Trust's estate, with a focus on high-risk and high-priority schemes including RAAC mitigation, statutory compliance, backlog maintenance, infrastructure upgrades and redevelopment works at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and other Trust sites.
The post holder will manage projects through the full lifecycle, from feasibility, business case development and procurement through to construction, commissioning and handover. They will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with NHS standards, statutory requirements and Trust governance.
Working closely with clinical, operational and estates stakeholders, the Senior Project Manager will ensure projects are delivered with minimal disruption to patient services and that service needs are fully reflected in project outcomes.
The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness and clear communication. The post holder will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage consultants and contractors, oversee budgets and risks, and provide accurate reporting to senior leaders and programme boards.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive project professional with strong capital or estates delivery experience, able to manage complex risks in live healthcare environments and deliver high-quality, value-for-money outcomes that improve safety, resilience and sustainability across the Trust's estate.
About us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Project Manager will lead the planning, management and delivery of a complex portfolio of capital projects across the Trusts estate, with a particular focus on RAAC mitigation, statutory compliance, backlog maintenance and infrastructure resilience at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. This is a senior role within the Capital Projects team and is critical to ensuring the Trust maintains safe, compliant and operational healthcare facilities in a live clinical environment.
The post holder will be responsible for managing projects across the full lifecycle, from early feasibility and option appraisal through business case development, procurement, construction, commissioning and final handover. They will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within approved budgets, in line with NHS standards, statutory regulations and the Trusts governance framework.
Working closely with clinical, operational and estates colleagues, the Senior Project Manager will translate strategic objectives into practical, deliverable project plans that minimise disruption to patient care. The role requires strong judgement and decision making, balancing technical, financial and operational risks while ensuring patient safety and service continuity remain paramount.
The post holder will lead multidisciplinary teams comprising internal staff, consultants and contractors, providing clear direction, assurance and performance management. They will oversee contractor and consultant performance, manage procurement processes, administer contracts, and ensure value for money is achieved without compromising safety or quality.
A key part of the role is maintaining robust governance and assurance. This includes preparing and presenting high quality reports, risk registers, programmes and financial updates to Programme Boards, senior leadership and external stakeholders, including NHS England and regulators. The Senior Project Manager will actively manage risks and issues, escalating where required and ensuring mitigations are implemented effectively.
The role also includes responsibility for managing project budgets and forecasts, overseeing change control, and ensuring compliance with Standing Financial Instructions, CDM Regulations, Building Regulations and relevant HTMs and HBNs. Post-project reviews will be undertaken to ensure lessons learned are captured and embedded into future schemes.
In addition, the Senior Project Manager will support the development of the Trusts longer-term estates and capital strategy, contribute to business case development for major investments, and represent the Trust at internal and external meetings as required. They may also line manage and mentor junior staff, supporting capability building within the Capital Projects team.
This role would suit an experienced capital project professional who is motivated by delivering complex projects in a high-risk, high-impact healthcare environment, and who is committed to improving patient safety, service resilience and the quality of NHS estates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Project Manager will lead the planning, management and delivery of a complex portfolio of capital projects across the Trusts estate, with a particular focus on RAAC mitigation, statutory compliance, backlog maintenance and infrastructure resilience at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. This is a senior role within the Capital Projects team and is critical to ensuring the Trust maintains safe, compliant and operational healthcare facilities in a live clinical environment.
The post holder will be responsible for managing projects across the full lifecycle, from early feasibility and option appraisal through business case development, procurement, construction, commissioning and final handover. They will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within approved budgets, in line with NHS standards, statutory regulations and the Trusts governance framework.
Working closely with clinical, operational and estates colleagues, the Senior Project Manager will translate strategic objectives into practical, deliverable project plans that minimise disruption to patient care. The role requires strong judgement and decision making, balancing technical, financial and operational risks while ensuring patient safety and service continuity remain paramount.
The post holder will lead multidisciplinary teams comprising internal staff, consultants and contractors, providing clear direction, assurance and performance management. They will oversee contractor and consultant performance, manage procurement processes, administer contracts, and ensure value for money is achieved without compromising safety or quality.
A key part of the role is maintaining robust governance and assurance. This includes preparing and presenting high quality reports, risk registers, programmes and financial updates to Programme Boards, senior leadership and external stakeholders, including NHS England and regulators. The Senior Project Manager will actively manage risks and issues, escalating where required and ensuring mitigations are implemented effectively.
The role also includes responsibility for managing project budgets and forecasts, overseeing change control, and ensuring compliance with Standing Financial Instructions, CDM Regulations, Building Regulations and relevant HTMs and HBNs. Post-project reviews will be undertaken to ensure lessons learned are captured and embedded into future schemes.
In addition, the Senior Project Manager will support the development of the Trusts longer-term estates and capital strategy, contribute to business case development for major investments, and represent the Trust at internal and external meetings as required. They may also line manage and mentor junior staff, supporting capability building within the Capital Projects team.
This role would suit an experienced capital project professional who is motivated by delivering complex projects in a high-risk, high-impact healthcare environment, and who is committed to improving patient safety, service resilience and the quality of NHS estates.
Person Specification
Education/Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience
- Relevant Master's qualification or equivalent experience at senior operational or strategic management level
- Project Management qualification
- Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- PRINCE2 Practitioner or APM qualification
- Knowledge and practical application of Agile project delivery methodologies
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years' experience working as a Healthcare Project Manager
- Experience of developing and delivering complex project plans and strategies
- Programme management experience, including delivery of Trust-wide or multi-site change programmes
- Experience of managing mixed delivery teams, including contractors and consultants
- Experience of managing contractors and subject matter experts, particularly in fire services and safety
- Experience of estates-related projects including backlog maintenance, RAAC, fire, ventilation, and infrastructure compliance
- Experience of budget management including forecasting, monitoring and control
- Experience of influencing stakeholders at all levels to secure ownership of project objectives
- Experience of developing collaborative relationships across a wide range of stakeholders
- Understanding of HTMs, HBNs, Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), and associated NHS legislation
- Knowledge and experience of NHS procurement routes
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent planning, organisational and prioritisation skills
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct, motivate, challenge and empower teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast paced environment
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to establish mechanisms to track and report progress against plans
- Ability to coach, mentor and develop junior staff and project teams
- Ability to solve or pre-empt problems and constructively challenge the status quo
- Highly computer literate, including advanced use of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Confident use of spreadsheets and project planning software
- Skilled in specialist project management software such as MS Project, Primavera or Smartsheet
Communication
Essential
- Advanced written communication skills, including complex report writing
- Excellent verbal communication skills, including formal presentation and facilitation
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences
- Ability to influence and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to multi-professional and collaborative working
- Ability to operate effectively under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and accountability
- Ability to achieve change where resistance is encountered
- Ability to think and operate strategically and translate strategy into practical delivery
Person Specification
Education/Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience
- Relevant Master's qualification or equivalent experience at senior operational or strategic management level
- Project Management qualification
- Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- PRINCE2 Practitioner or APM qualification
- Knowledge and practical application of Agile project delivery methodologies
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years' experience working as a Healthcare Project Manager
- Experience of developing and delivering complex project plans and strategies
- Programme management experience, including delivery of Trust-wide or multi-site change programmes
- Experience of managing mixed delivery teams, including contractors and consultants
- Experience of managing contractors and subject matter experts, particularly in fire services and safety
- Experience of estates-related projects including backlog maintenance, RAAC, fire, ventilation, and infrastructure compliance
- Experience of budget management including forecasting, monitoring and control
- Experience of influencing stakeholders at all levels to secure ownership of project objectives
- Experience of developing collaborative relationships across a wide range of stakeholders
- Understanding of HTMs, HBNs, Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), and associated NHS legislation
- Knowledge and experience of NHS procurement routes
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent planning, organisational and prioritisation skills
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct, motivate, challenge and empower teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast paced environment
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to establish mechanisms to track and report progress against plans
- Ability to coach, mentor and develop junior staff and project teams
- Ability to solve or pre-empt problems and constructively challenge the status quo
- Highly computer literate, including advanced use of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Confident use of spreadsheets and project planning software
- Skilled in specialist project management software such as MS Project, Primavera or Smartsheet
Communication
Essential
- Advanced written communication skills, including complex report writing
- Excellent verbal communication skills, including formal presentation and facilitation
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences
- Ability to influence and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to multi-professional and collaborative working
- Ability to operate effectively under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and accountability
- Ability to achieve change where resistance is encountered
- Ability to think and operate strategically and translate strategy into practical delivery
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
