Band 8B-Senior Project Manager

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a senior Estates Engineer to lead and manage innovative engineering projects within the healthcare sector. This role involves ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, optimizing expenditure, and delivering on an ambitious maintenance program. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and electrical engineering. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and offers unrivaled career opportunities while making a significant impact on healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next level training

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning and programming techniques.
• Proven expertise in leading and managing projects successfully.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Estates engineering projects ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Deliver complex engineering projects in a healthcare setting.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Contract Management

Microsoft Project

Financial Analysis

Education

Chartered Construction professional (RICS, RIBA, C Eng)

Degree/Diploma in Construction and Contract Management

Diploma in Project Management

BS7671 18TH Edition Electrical

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Job description

In this senior role, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing Estates engineering projects. You will ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, statutory, Trust, and NHS guidance and frameworks, while striving for the most efficient and economical use of the Trust's expenditure.

You will also play a key role in developing and delivering the Trust's ambitious backlog maintenance programme, overseeing some of the most challenging engineering projects in a healthcare setting.

Main duties of the job

Act as the Authorised Person for Electrical High Voltage and Low Voltage systems. Provide advice and support to the Estates Programme Manager, DCE/HPD, Project Sponsors, Project Board, senior clinicians, and take primary responsibility for coordinating, managing, and delivering major engineering projects to meet performance, time, cost, and quality objectives.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most innovative trusts. Serving over 1.6 million patients across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff provide a wide range of services, including emergency care, maternity, and diagnostics.

We offer unrivalled career opportunities, flexible working hours, comprehensive training, and generous benefits to support your professional growth.

For more information, please visit our website.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for detailed information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

• Chartered Construction professional (RICS, RIBA, C Eng, or similar)
• Degree or Diploma in construction and contract management
• Diploma in Project Management
• BS7671 18th Edition Electrical certification

Values

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values

Experience

• Experience with project planning and programming techniques
• Proven ability to lead and manage projects successfully
• Experience as Contract Administrator for ECC/JCT contracts
• Authorised Person for Electrical HV/LV systems

Skills and attributes

• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of ECC/JCT contracts, HBNs, Firecode, HGN, and HTM standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Office, and project management software
• Strong analytical, financial, and technical skills
• Ability to work independently and mentor others

Personal qualities

• Ability to work cohesively with colleagues
• Physically fit to work at heights
• Excellent organizational and report-writing skills
• Capable of managing mental workload effectively

Others

• Willingness to train and mentor others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS checks in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Salary: £70,387 to £80,465 per annum, including HCAS.