Capital Project Manager

NHS; Milford on Sea; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a Project Manager for Capital Delivery at their Southend Hospital. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of capital construction projects valued between £200m to £300m over five years, ranging from minor works to major schemes. The ideal candidate must have a relevant degree and significant experience in managing complex capital delivery projects. Applicants should have strong leadership skills and the ability to drive successful project outcomes. This permanent position offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in delivering complex programmes of estates capital investment.
• Ability to manage mixed delivery teams, including contractors and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital construction projects in a diverse capital programme.
• Deliver a comprehensive plan for the capital construction programme.
• Work as part of a project delivery team with various specialists.

Skills

Project management

Delivery of capital programmes

Excellent communication

Education

Relevant Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager Capital Delivery to join our team based at our Southend Hospital. This role is set to support the delivery of the capital construction programme.

The post holder will help deliver a comprehensive plan for the development of business cases and the implementation of the extensive capital programme across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

Please note that this vacancy may close early due to number of applications.

Main duties of the job

The appointed candidate will manage capital construction projects in a diverse capital programme as part of a multi‑year portfolio of projects, with a value of £200m to £300m over the next five years. Projects range from minor works and backlog investment projects to major schemes of potentially £10m to £50m.

You will be part of a highly‑skilled and motivated project delivery team (approx. 20 WTE and external project delivery specialists) across the MSB Hospitals group.

About Us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and to provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

• Date posted: 03 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £55,690 a year (Pro Rata for Part Time)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 390-EFM-SO-0838-B
• Job locations: Southend – Prittlewell Chase (SS0 0RY)

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting Capital Project Manager role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Essential

• Relevant Degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge backed by extensive experience in the delivery of complex programmes of estates capital investment.

Desirable

• Other relevant qualifications in construction.
• Years of relevant experience.
• Experience of managing mixed delivery teams, including contractors and consultants.
• Experience of receiving highly complex facts and information regarding situations and making judgements.
• Ability to seek out new and innovative ways of delivering projects.

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, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust – Southend, Prittlewell Chase, SS0 0RY. Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk