Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Senior Capital Projects Manager

The closing date is 23 January 2026

Job summary

To manage and deliver a high-quality cost-effective Project Management service ensuring a high level of outcomes by the application of technical and managerial expertise. Proactively lead and co-ordinate projects in accordance with the overall aims, ethos and values of the Trust and relate to the policies and actions outlined in the Trust's business plan ensuring the efficient and economical use of the Trust's annual Estates Capital Infrastructure expenditure and in line with the Trust's financial guidance's and frameworks, utilising all present compliancy issues with respect to legislative, statutory and NHS guidance frameworks.

Main duties of the job

To act as Senior Project Manager within the Capital Planning Unit and deputise for the Head of Capital Infrastructure where required. To take an active role in the determination of the strategic plans for the Capital Planning Unit and wider Trust, providing operational and strategic support to the Head of Capital Infrastructure.

Support the strategic aims of the Trust in the delivery of its minor and major capital programme delivering projects which include site rationalisation, environmental improvement, ward upgrade, statutory compliance and backlog maintenance reduction initiatives and contribute to the development of the annual and five year planning process and development control planning.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-7619651

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Person Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to manage different internal & external stakeholders & public engagement
  • Able to clarify key points from diverse & complex sets of information.
  • Strong planning & coordination skills in a complex & rapidly changing environment.

Desirable

  • Innovative -is able to encourage & develop others in finding ways of improving the quality of services

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of delivering Estates, Facilities & Capital construction & equipment projects in a healthcare setting.
  • Building Service knowledge and experience delivering complex projects within an NHS environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of NHS requirements outlined within the HTM's/HBN's
  • Significant experience of managing or supporting significant economy-wide change programmes within the public sector.
  • Proven track record of successful & sustained Management in an NHS Trust or similar organisation.
  • In-depth knowledge in a number of management disciplines (procurement, finance, project management) acquired through training & experience to degree level or equivalent.
  • Substantial complex programme management experience.
  • Experience in delivering a programme involving major business & systems change in a multi stakeholder environment across multiple locations.
  • Significant experience of procuring & managing the outputs of external advisors
  • Substantial experience of contract management.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of health and safety legislation as it affects the Health Service environment.
  • Knowledge of MICAD IPR
  • Experience of complex business case development for investment in the public sector.
  • Experience in the delivery of capital projects under the ProCure Framework.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Master's degree or equivalent level experience within Building Services Engineering.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of HBN & HTM guidance & related Department of Health & Social Care & best practice healthcare estates guidance.
  • In-depth knowledge in several management disciplines (procurement, finance, project management) acquired through training & experience to degree level or equivalent.
  • Demonstrates a real commitment to working with, involving & consulting patients & other stakeholders in decisions about service delivery.
  • Well-developed communication skills - both verbal & written - with the ability to communicate & influence at all levels.

Desirable

  • CIOB.RICS.CEng.
  • IIM, BIM.
  • Methodology of running a PMO Quality Management & Standards
Person Specification

Person Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to manage different internal & external stakeholders & public engagement
  • Able to clarify key points from diverse & complex sets of information.
  • Strong planning & coordination skills in a complex & rapidly changing environment.

Desirable

  • Innovative -is able to encourage & develop others in finding ways of improving the quality of services

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of delivering Estates, Facilities & Capital construction & equipment projects in a healthcare setting.
  • Building Service knowledge and experience delivering complex projects within an NHS environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of NHS requirements outlined within the HTM's/HBN's
  • Significant experience of managing or supporting significant economy-wide change programmes within the public sector.
  • Proven track record of successful & sustained Management in an NHS Trust or similar organisation.
  • In-depth knowledge in a number of management disciplines (procurement, finance, project management) acquired through training & experience to degree level or equivalent.
  • Substantial complex programme management experience.
  • Experience in delivering a programme involving major business & systems change in a multi stakeholder environment across multiple locations.
  • Significant experience of procuring & managing the outputs of external advisors
  • Substantial experience of contract management.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of health and safety legislation as it affects the Health Service environment.
  • Knowledge of MICAD IPR
  • Experience of complex business case development for investment in the public sector.
  • Experience in the delivery of capital projects under the ProCure Framework.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Master's degree or equivalent level experience within Building Services Engineering.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of HBN & HTM guidance & related Department of Health & Social Care & best practice healthcare estates guidance.
  • In-depth knowledge in several management disciplines (procurement, finance, project management) acquired through training & experience to degree level or equivalent.
  • Demonstrates a real commitment to working with, involving & consulting patients & other stakeholders in decisions about service delivery.
  • Well-developed communication skills - both verbal & written - with the ability to communicate & influence at all levels.

Desirable

  • CIOB.RICS.CEng.
  • IIM, BIM.
  • Methodology of running a PMO Quality Management & Standards

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Capital Projects Manager

Simon Eaton

simon.eaton1@nhs.net

07721116548

Details

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-7619651

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


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