University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Capital Project Manager Apprentice

The closing date is 06 July 2025

Job summary

Do you have a technical interest in Maths, Science or Construction? Do you want to work for an organisation where people are at the heart of what we do? Are you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare environments? If you answered yes to these three questions, then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

In partnership with theUniversity of the West of England (UWE), you'll work towards aBSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, accredited by theRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) - paving your way to Chartered Surveyor status.

You will be working closely with external and internal stakeholders, and gaining hands-on experience in healthcare construction and refurbishment.

We are also interested in hearing from you if you are already studying your Level 4 qualification but this is not essential!

You will join us on a 5 year apprenticeship journey, 2 years studying a HNC and 3 years studying for your degree.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will:-

Have studied a STEM subject
Will have 5 A*- C GCSE's or equivalent
Have a technical interest in Maths, Science or Construction
Have the ability to work carefully, methodically and safely

In return for your commitment, we will offer you:-

A competitive starting salary which will progress to Band 4upon successful completion of HNC elements of programme
Access to a raft of national and local discounts as an NHS Employee
Ability to also get Student Discount as an apprentice
Ability to begin your NHS pension, where your employer pays in 20% of your annual salary!

Please note: Applicants must meet all apprenticeship eligibility criteria, failure to meet these criteria will result in application being withdrawn:

Must be a UK or EEA citizen and have lived in the county for the last 3 years or a non EEA/UK citizen with right to work in the county with evidence that you have lived in the UK for the previous 3 years.
Must NOT be in full time education by starting date of apprenticeship.
Must NOT hold an equivalent or higher previous qualification in a related subject to the apprenticeship being offered.
Must be able to evidence GCSE A* -D or equivalent qualification in English and Maths or pass initial assessment at interview (any certificate provided must be original certificates).

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.

UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £29,114 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

5 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-EF0422-MF

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE A*- D in English Language or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 1 or above; Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) and GCSE A* - D or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Functional Skills Level 1, Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)
Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a STEM subject

Knowledge

Essential

A practical interest in a STEM subject
Interest in working for the NHS

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills both written and verbal
IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE A*- D in English Language or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 1 or above; Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) and GCSE A* - D or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Functional Skills Level 1, Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)
Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a STEM subject

Knowledge

Essential

A practical interest in a STEM subject
Interest in working for the NHS

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills both written and verbal
IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Employer's website

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