Capital Project Manager

Antistatique; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead transformative initiatives at Dorset County Hospital. The role involves developing project plans and managing teams to enhance patient care. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and strong organizational skills. This full-time permanent position offers a salary ranging from £46,148 to £52,809 annually.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field required.
• Experience in project management necessary.
• Ability to manage multi-skilled teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project plans.
• Lead project teams and manage tasks.
• Support capital project management from concept to completion.

Skills

Project management software skills

Organizational skills

Risk management

Report writing

Relationship building

Technical drawing interpretation

Budget management

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Project Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Summary

The project manager is a key role in delivering 'Your Future Hospital', an ambitious plan to transform patient care at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) by modernising the hospital estate. As part of the government's 'New Hospital Programme' DCH is making the biggest investment and expansion of the hospital estate since the late 1990s. The programme will deliver a new 'masterplan' for the hospital, including a new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit; an outpatient diagnostic and assessment centre and a new main entrance. This is a once in a generation opportunity to take part in modernising your local hospital.

About Us

The strategic estates team at DCH transform the way care is delivered by providing modern and fit for purpose estate. Team members have a range of skills and backgrounds, including project management, change management, estates, and clinical and health service management. This small and dynamic team work with a range of professionals, including: clinicians; architects; engineers; communications; HR and finance. Project work is varied and fast paced with high profile outcomes. The successful candidate will find the post rewarding and fulfilling, with plenty of opportunities to shape the role and make it your own. At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Details

Date posted: 12 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 405-25-AC311PRO-A
Job locations: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Develop project plans and programmes, setting clear timescales, objectives and milestones. Measure achievements, resolve delays and escalate where necessary.
• Form project teams containing key members of staff relevant to the project to enable staff to influence the project development plans. Arrange meetings at appropriate intervals and chair, take minutes and issue actions in project meetings.
• Delegate project tasks to suitably skilled internal staff and external contractors.
• To receive and interpret complex client briefs and developing appropriate design solutions using and applying knowledge, experience, approved codes of practice, Health Technical Memoranda (HTM), Health Building Notes (HBN), other recognised design criteria and data, conforming to statutory requirements.
• Support and occasionally lead the development of Project Business Cases.
• Carry out Capital project feasibility, design, specification and management of schemes in a multi-discipline environment from initial concept to completion with the preparation of necessary documentation for all stages of the capital process. To include; feasibility, project brief, scheme estimates and costs, CAD drawings, specifications and schedules of work, outline and detailed design, planning and building regulation applications, tender documentation, contracts, construction, on-site supervision, commissioning, acceptance of works and post project evaluation.
• Adhere to the Trust procurement policy and Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) to obtain competitive prices from external contractors and appoint via evaluation exercises.
• Assist with contractor supervision in line with the Trust Control of Contractors policy.
• Provide regular stage and key milestone reports on project progress. Report on progress and failures against project targets and communicate to internal and external staff at all levels.
• Agree complex implementation plans, ensuring that such plans are implemented with full regard and minimal disruption to the operational activity of the Trust and to communicate all agreed plans to all interested parties.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Education, Qualifications and Training: Degree and post-graduate qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Project Management qualification
• Experience of writing specifications and tender documentation
• Experience of managing multi-skilled staff and specialist consultants

Desirable

• Corporate membership of a construction-related institute or body e.g. RIBA, RICS, CIOB

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Proven track record of project planning, implementation and completion
• Experience in specific project management techniques
• Experience communicating commercially sensitive and complex information to stakeholders
• Experience in site supervision, contractor performance management, and construction quality assurance
• Demonstrable experience of applying current legislation and regulations in the construction industry including Construction Design Management Regulations

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• Experience of administering construction contracts (e.g NEC Engineering and Construction Contract)
• Knowledge of Estates and Facilities services

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Skill in usage of project management software e.g. Microsoft Project
• Highly organised and disciplined
• Ability to identify and manage risks
• Excellent report writing skills
• Ability to quickly build relationships and credibility with management & stakeholders
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and construction documentation
• Numerate and comfortable with budgetary management

Desirable

• Understanding of the pressures of working in a live health care environment
• Ability to understand, interpret and solve complex situations and issues

Additional Information

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. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY. Employer's website: https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/