Formed in 2018, RFL Property Services is a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Free London Group and has embarked on a journey of transformational change in the way estate services are delivered within the NHS and deliver a ground-breaking operating model for services that overcome traditional organisational boundaries and align across the ICs and Provider Alliance for North Central London.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, our “parent” Trust, is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care through our 4 main hospital sites, North Middlesex, Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a highly motivated and organised Project Manager to join our Capital Projects team. Working on site 3 - 4 days a week, you will take lead responsibility for the coordination, management and delivery of capital projects for the RFL Group.
Your mission is to ensure that every project meets its objectives for performance, time, cost and quality, while minimising disruption to patient care, clinical services and operational activity.
Key Responsibilities
As the postholder, you will report to the Programme Manager, be accountable to the Director of Project Planning and Delivery, and be responsible for:
- Project Delivery: Leading the delivery and coordination of capital developments, from project brief and business case through design, construction and handover to post-project evaluation.
- Briefing & Design Management: Working closely with clinical, infection control and operational teams to develop robust project briefs, and managing the design process so that it is completed on time and within budget.
- Procurement: Selecting the right procurement strategy for each project, appointing design teams and Principal Designers, and making tender recommendations.
- Cost Control & Reporting: Maintaining cost plans, cash flow forecasts and cost controls, and producing monthly reports on budget, programme, risk and quality.
- Contract Administration: Acting as Contract Administrator on NEC and JCT contracts, managing consultants and contractors, and certifying valuations for payment.
- Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensuring compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and Trust Standing Financial Instructions, and keeping construction work safe alongside live clinical services.
- Handover & Commissioning: Coordinating technical and operational commissioning, snagging and defect rectification, so that new facilities are safe and ready for patients and staff.
The Ideal Candidate
To excel in this role, you will need:
- Qualifications: A Chartered construction or engineering professional (RICS, RIBA, CEng/IEng or similar), or actively working towards Chartered status, with a degree or diploma in construction or contract management.
- Experience: Experience of managing complex capital projects with a large number of stakeholders, ideally in a healthcare setting or a similarly complex environment.
- Contract Management: Experience as Contract Administrator on NEC and JCT forms of contract.
- Technical Knowledge: Confident use of Microsoft Project or similar planning software. Knowledge of Health Building Notes (HBNs), Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs) and Firecode is desirable.
- Communication & Commercial Skills: Strong analytical and report-writing skills, sound commercial judgement, and the confidence to challenge and negotiate successful outcomes.
What We Offer
- Salary: £67,929 - £73,425 per annum (WOS Grade H), depending on experience, with opportunities for growth and development.
- Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Car leasing scheme via salary sacrifice.
- Wellbeing Benefits: A comprehensive range of discounted lifestyle and well-being benefits.
Our Culture
Our purpose is investing in the future of health, and our mission is to become the trusted partner of choice for designing, building and transforming innovative, sustainable, community-focused healthcare estates.
We value and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone can truly be themselves at work and feel valued, recognised and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and protected characteristics, and those who are interested in flexible working arrangements. We commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kelly Liu, Director of People & Strategy, at rf-tr.rflpsrecruitment@nhs.net
Capital Project Manager employer: RFL Property Services Ltd
RFL Property Services Ltd offers a dynamic and supportive work environment in London, where employees are valued for their contributions to the Contracts and Performance team. With a focus on professional development, the company provides opportunities for growth and advancement, alongside a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance through its hybrid working model. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture that prioritises excellence and employee well-being.
