University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Associate Director – Capital Projects & Estate Development

The closing date is 04 August 2025

Job summary

The post holder is responsible for the successful development of UHP's estate funded through a wide variety of routes, is the professional lead for the Trust's Current Estate Development Strategy, (including the Site Development & Decarbonisation Plans), is the lead for delivery of major capital investment bids and programmes associated with the development, and subsequent delivery of the Trust's strategic capital projects. The postholder is also responsible for the Directorate's Transformation, Systems and Compliance portfolio.

The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of capital projects from inception to completion including planning, feasibility, costing, project management, design, contract administration and site supervision. They will establish a programme management approach to the Trust's portfolio of capital projects to deliver transparency and efficiency and provide the leadership to embed a strong project management culture. They will manage the Trust's external partnerships in relation to estate development schemes, and will lead the external and internal reporting of scheme progress, including to NHS-E/I.

The post holder will work alongside the Future Hospital Programme Deputy Director who will oversee the large-scale redevelopments funded through the governments New Hospitals Programme.

Main duties of the job

Provide effective leadership of a variety of project and programme teams.
Design, develop and implement a programme management framework.
Support the development of the project and programme business cases.
Develop robust and effective partnerships with Care Groups, Service Lines and Corporate Functions.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships.
Maintain and update the Trust's Retained Site Development Plan.
Maintain and update the Green Plan.
Develop and maintain the governance and processes to maximise inputs from Principal Supply Chain, and other project delivery Partners.
Be responsible for ensuring all Site Services systems are delivering in line with requirements.
Manage the Energy budget and consider mechanisms by which to reduce cost year-on-year.
Carry out necessary research and development.
Manage the current capital planning services to ensure that all areas are delivering in accordance with HBN & HTM.
Act with a high degree of autonomy, overseeing highly technical work streams.
Meet all national and local service delivery targets.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£88,168 to £101,677 a year £88,168 - £101,677 Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-AM-A7313585

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust - Derriford

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Strategic Development

Lead on the development of the Site Development, Decarbonisation & Green Plans associated with the existing and retained estate.

Ensure the Trusts estate and building assets are developed to best practice as indicated in Health Building Notes and Health Technical Memoranda.

Provide strategic estate planning options for redevelopment, new build or refurbishment including master planning, estate rationalisation and site reconfiguration aligned to the Trusts clinical strategy.

Support the shaping, development and delivery of the Trusts Estates & Facilities Strategy.

Lead the update of the Trusts Site Development Plan.

Ensure the Directorate has a medium-term strategic plan, and a transformation programme which delivers and aligns with organisational priorities.

Capital Investment Programme

Manage the estate capital investment programme including capital development, estate investment plan, capital planning, costing and prioritisation.

Provide progress reports on the capital investment programme.

Actively seek alternative sources of funding for capital developments.

Manage capital projects including all documentation from initial brief to handover ensuring compliance with relevant statutory and non-statutory standards.

Ensure that project structures are established with project roles and responsibilities defined.

Carry out feasibility studies with budget and detailed estimate of works including option appraisals, draft layouts, support for business plans and recommendations for submission of funding bids.

Manage project design and specification of schemes in a multi-discipline environment from initial brief to handover.

Ensure that health and safety precautions are taken into account throughout all stages of a project.

Manage the delivery of capital projects in accordance with the Treasury Green Book, NHS Capital Investment Manual, NHS EstateCode / Concode and other relevant guidance and best practice.

Property Management

Develop and maintain the Trusts property database.

Manage accommodation change of use and relocations including planning and associated minor works ensuring compliance with standards, guidance and policies.

Manage the allocation and development of non-clinical space, working with the Space Chamber to develop solutions and respond to the needs of Trust teams.

Performance

Ensure that robust mechanisms are in place to regularly monitor and report performance for all project activities with regular reports for project spend, progress, change control and post project reviews.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, support the development of robust and compelling business cases, following the Treasury Green Book five case model format, or the Trusts Business Justification Template process as required.

Management and Communication

Work as a key member of the Site Services Directorate to identify and implement service improvement projects.

Act as a point of contact for service users, including seeking views on the development of the Trust estate, and responding to enquiries or concerns, including face to face and group sessions.

Manage specialist estates support for surveys, property management, estate terrier, leases and licences, space utilisation, site drawings, etc., and provide information to support for ERIC returns which feed the Model Hospital, and for the Trust Premises Assurance Model.

The H&S and Trust Charity teams sit within the line-management structure of this post. Although the post holder will be responsible for line-management duties, the strategic direction of these services will be set by the Director of Infrastructure & Site Services, and the Director of Strategy & Partnerships respectively.

Senior Leadership

As the professional lead on capital projects take responsibility for ensuring appropriate advice is sought on land, property, plant and non-medical equipment, fire safety, quality, technical suitability and strategic guidance.

Implement new innovative materials and concepts in the design of refurbished or new works in order to develop premises solutions and to enhance the patients environment.

Provide highly complex, sensitive information relating to strategy, policy and technical systems to directors and senior managers.

Establish and update Trust policies in connection with capital projects or inputting to the development of wider estate policies.

Ensure appropriate risk control measures are in place with estates risks identified, managed, mitigated where possible, resolved or escalated.

Coach, develop and support operational managers, delivering new and innovative practice across teams to ensure the continuous improvement in efficiency and effectiveness and the development of high standards.

Freedom to Act

Work autonomously within delegated levels of authority.

Maintain high professional standards and explore opportunities to develop practice.

Interpret policy, strategy and standards related to the redesign of clinical accommodation.

Financial Responsibility

Ensuring financial controls are in place for multiple delegated capital budgets and expenditure in compliance with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions.

Benchmark capital services to ensure lean, efficient and cost-effective services which are value for money.

Manage and monitor of the capital team budget, capital programme allocation and multiple project budgets.

Act as Budget Holder for the Current Hospital Estate Development Team revenue budget, authorising spend within delegated limits.

Liaise with internal external advisors regarding the VAT status of project activities and to communicate to the relevant Trust groups.

Other Responsibilities

To take part in regular performance appraisal.

Undertake any training required.

Comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and minimise the risk of healthcare associated infections.

Abide by any relevant code of professional conduct and/or practice applicable to you.

Further detail can be found within the attached Job Description.