Band 7 Project Manager Capital Planning | Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare service provider in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Capital Projects Manager to oversee various capital projects from inception to completion, focusing on space utilisation and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, preferably with NHS experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD or MICAD. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to community healthcare within the NHS framework.

Qualifications

• Experience managing capital projects and minor capital works, preferably in NHS or similar sectors.
• Project management certification is desirable.
• Commitment to personal development and growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects and minor capital works from inception to completion.
• Assist in space utilisation projects to reduce estate and maximise utilisation.
• Lead feasibility studies, design, and financial management of schemes.
• Coordinate property inspections and supervision of external consultants.
• Provide expert advice to key stakeholders on budgets, timescales, and logistics.
• Ensure procurement adheres to professional, technical, and quality standards.

Skills

Excellent project management skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD or MICAD

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Professional qualification in a related discipline (RICS, CIOB) or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) are seeking to recruit an experienced Capital Projects Manager (Construction). BCHC operates across a wide portfolio of Healthcare Estates in the Midlands area and specialises in the management and development of health care property in the Community Healthcare sector.

BCHC are seeking to recruit a Project Manager to join the team in Birmingham, taking an important role in the project management of Capital and other projects. You will be professionally responsible for the complete Project Management from inception to completion of minor Capital and other projects for Birmingham Community NHS Foundation Trust and other clients as required. The preferred candidate will assist in space utilisation projects to reduce the Estate and maximise utilisation. You will also be involved in mobilisations for new contracts along with assisting, where necessary, with Capital Programmes. Other duties encompass feasibility studies, design, programming, financial management of schemes, property inspections and the supervision and co-ordination of external consultants, contractors and site inspectors. The preferred candidate will communicate with, and provide expert professional advice to key stakeholders of the Trust in order to determine/advise on scheme briefs, budgets, timescales and logistics. You will also ensure that projects are procured to the appropriate professional, technical and quality standards as well as ensuring that all schemes maintain a patient focus.

This is an exciting and varied opportunity to deliver capital projects as part of an in-house Estates team that delivers excellent value and quality of service within the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects and minor capital works from inception to completion for BCHC and other clients as required.
• Assist in space utilisation projects to reduce the estate and maximise utilisation.
• Lead feasibility studies, design, programming and financial management of schemes.
• Coordinate property inspections and the supervision of external consultants, contractors and site inspectors.
• Provide expert professional advice to key stakeholders to determine scheme briefs, budgets, timescales and logistics.
• Ensure procurement to appropriate professional, technical and quality standards with a patient-focused approach.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent project management skills gained managing capital projects and minor capital works. NHS experience is advantageous but not essential; candidates with experience in other public or private sector environments will be considered.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MICAD; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Project.
• Project management certification is desirable.
• Professional qualification in a related discipline such as RICS or CIOB, or demonstrated equivalent Construction or Engineering experience.
• A commitment to personal development and growth.

About BCHC

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services across homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities, serving children, young people, families and adults, plus two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and the Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. The trust is committed to integrated, personalised care rooted in local communities and aims to deliver outstanding, integrated care as a key NHS provider in the West Midlands.

How to apply / Contact

For further information please contact David Arthurs, Head of Capital Planning, on 07814 507444.

Closing date

This advert closes on Friday 12 Sep 2025.