James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Site Project Director

The closing date is 29 January 2026

Job summary

Are you an accomplished leader with a passion for delivering transformative healthcare infrastructure? We are seeking a dynamic Site Project Director to spearhead the design and construction of a major capital project as part of the New Hospital Programme (NHP), at James Paget University Hospital, Gorleston.

Main duties of the job

Lead the design and construction phases, managing relationships with technical teams and external partners.Oversee contractual relationships with tier one building contractors and enabling works providers.Develop business cases, control budgets, and ensure compliance with NHP Hospital 2.0 standards and the Building Safety Act.Drive value engineering, manage claims and disputes, and minimize disruption to clinical services.Champion health and safety, training, and professional development for all staff involved.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£109,179 to £125,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

177-CORP-7693801

Job locations

JPUH

Lowestoft Rd, Gorleston-on-Sea,

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

As Site Project Director, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a flagship hospital scheme, working closely with the Strategic Programme Director. Youll manage multidisciplinary teams, external advisors, and contractors, ensuring the project meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and value for the NHS.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As Site Project Director, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a flagship hospital scheme, working closely with the Strategic Programme Director. Youll manage multidisciplinary teams, external advisors, and contractors, ensuring the project meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and value for the NHS.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects.

Skills

Essential

  • Proficient in project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects.

Skills

Essential

  • Proficient in project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

JPUH

Lowestoft Rd, Gorleston-on-Sea,

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

JPUH

Lowestoft Rd, Gorleston-on-Sea,

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Group Chief Delivery Officer/Deputy Chief Exec

Jo Segasby

Joanne.Segasby@jpaget.nhs.uk

01493452680

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£109,179 to £125,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

177-CORP-7693801

Job locations

JPUH

Lowestoft Rd, Gorleston-on-Sea,

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA


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