At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage the Trust’s capital projects, ensuring sustainability and compliance with NHS standards.
- Company: Join a dynamic healthcare organisation focused on innovative estate management.
- Benefits: Competitive pay at £43 per hour, with potential for extension and professional growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare by overseeing vital capital projects that enhance patient care.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience in project management, with strong leadership and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 43 - 43 £ per hour.
The Head of Capital Projects and Planning is a senior leadership role within the Estates and Facilities Department, responsible for overseeing the Trust’s capital programme. This includes management of all construction, maintenance, and operational activities, ensuring they align with the Trust’s Estates Strategy, comply with all legislative standards, and meet sustainability goals. The role includes a strong emphasis on sustainability, planning, space management, collaboration, and alignment with broader NHS priorities. Additionally, the post holder will contribute to the Strategic Estates strategy, working closely with the Director of Estates and Facilities to support configuration, consolidation, and the effective use of resources in line with the Trust’s clinically led strategy.
Main duties and key responsibilities:
- Develop, manage and implement the Trust’s Capital Programme, ensuring alignment with the Estates Strategy and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Provide oversight for property management activities, including leases, rent reviews, and space planning and management.
- Accountable for estates construction, including building and plant construction/installation and/or replacement.
- Ensure capital projects are delivered within budget and on time.
- Establish a standardised project management framework across capital projects, defining roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths.
- Implement clear project governance with KPI tracking, structured risk management, and progress monitoring.
- Ensure all capital projects comply with NHS and statutory guidelines, including Health Technical Memoranda (HTM), Health Building Notes (HBN), and CQC standards.
- Develop and maintain an assurance framework, conducting regular audits, risk assessments, and compliance checks across all capital projects.
- Maintain a strong understanding of health and safety regulations, implementing measures to ensure safe environments and spaces for service users, staff, and visitors.
- Lead a team of project management professionals and external consultants, providing guidance, mentorship, and ensuring a high standard of delivery across all initiatives.
- Develop regular communication to Trust Executives, Board members, external regulatory bodies, and NHS partners to align on project priorities, timelines, and outcomes.
- Collaborate with Estates and Facilities, Clinical Leads, and Trust Executives to ensure alignment of capital programmes with clinical and operational needs.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
- Degree or equivalent and/or corporate membership of relevant professional specialist body – APM / RICS / CIBSE / CIOB / RIBA.
- Project management qualification.
- Evidence of Continuous professional development – post graduate courses in relevant field.
- Extensive and broad experience of working with a Capital Planning department and team.
- Proven experience in sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives within project planning and management.
- Excellent communication skills on complex matters and in difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
Contact Details:
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