St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Project Manager and Building Surveyor

The closing date is 30 March 2026

Job summary

To be responsible for and oversee the design and development of capital schemes as delegated, from inception to completion. Ensure that schemes are delivered and handed over such that the Trust's estate is safe for patients, staff and visitors. To deputise for the Senior Project Manager of Capital Projects as and when required.

Main duties of the job

To manage construction and other related projects, specialising in Building Surveying, design and project management. To successfully deliver a variety of Capital Projects when requested, within a budget of up to £5m. Examine the work of contractors, ensuring that standards of materials and workmanship are satisfactory and that conditions of contract, specifications and drawings are fully complied with at all times.

Engage with all stakeholders, including property maintenance, security, logistics manager, clinical teams to ensure all parties are aware and involved with the project to deliver high quality project results.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£64,156 to £71,148 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-7815829-DE-CA

Job locations

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To conduct detailed building surveys, investigations and feasibility studies for both refurbishment and new building projects and to ensure that all consultants supporting do the same to avoid unexpected situations occurring when the works commence on site. To diagnose building related faults for the production of preliminary proposals and documented assessment of Health and Safety risks. To produce recommendation reports for solutions, to include costs and time information to allow for quick and knowledgeable decision making.

To carry out the full design and production of detailed building specifications and drawings including contract documentation. To consult with specialist advisors on issues such as fire safety, IT and Telecoms, security, cleaning, catering, infection control and radiological protection etc. This is not an exhaustive list of requirements. Once work has been tendered, evaluate and analyse the returns and produce a clear and concise report including recommendations to proceed, this will include all expected costs and program through to completion of the project.

To manage the construction and commissioning of building projects in delivery, ensuring that they meet GESHs service demands, including agreed costs and programme.

Please see full Job description and Person Specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

To conduct detailed building surveys, investigations and feasibility studies for both refurbishment and new building projects and to ensure that all consultants supporting do the same to avoid unexpected situations occurring when the works commence on site. To diagnose building related faults for the production of preliminary proposals and documented assessment of Health and Safety risks. To produce recommendation reports for solutions, to include costs and time information to allow for quick and knowledgeable decision making.

To carry out the full design and production of detailed building specifications and drawings including contract documentation. To consult with specialist advisors on issues such as fire safety, IT and Telecoms, security, cleaning, catering, infection control and radiological protection etc. This is not an exhaustive list of requirements. Once work has been tendered, evaluate and analyse the returns and produce a clear and concise report including recommendations to proceed, this will include all expected costs and program through to completion of the project.

To manage the construction and commissioning of building projects in delivery, ensuring that they meet GESHs service demands, including agreed costs and programme.

Please see full Job description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HND or HNC in Building, Surveying or related Subject
  • Educated to Masters level or equivalent by virtue of experience
  • Member of an appropriate professional body e.g. RICS, MCIOB

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as Project Manager / Building Surveyor
  • Proven expertise to lead, plan, manage, interact with colleagues and deliver projects successfully
  • Extensive post qualification experience at management level.
  • management of budgets.
  • Understanding of procurement options

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of Building Surveying, Project Management and infrastructure within an acute General Hospital environment
  • Knowledge of statutory and regulatory policies
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HND or HNC in Building, Surveying or related Subject
  • Educated to Masters level or equivalent by virtue of experience
  • Member of an appropriate professional body e.g. RICS, MCIOB

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as Project Manager / Building Surveyor
  • Proven expertise to lead, plan, manage, interact with colleagues and deliver projects successfully
  • Extensive post qualification experience at management level.
  • management of budgets.
  • Understanding of procurement options

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of Building Surveying, Project Management and infrastructure within an acute General Hospital environment
  • Knowledge of statutory and regulatory policies

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Capital Projects

Sandeep Sooteehall

Sandeep.Sooteehall@stgeorges.nhs.uk

07470269821

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£64,156 to £71,148 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-7815829-DE-CA

Job locations

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT


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