Capital Project Manager | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Capital Project Manager to lead large-scale construction programmes and drive delivery across all RIBA stages. You will ensure NHS guidance compliance and work with clinicians and contractors to maximise value and safety.

You will develop detailed plans, forecast budgets, and provide strategic advice to align schemes with operational and strategic goals, balancing quality, sustainability and cost in a fast-paced NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-million-pound capital construction schemes.
• Strong understanding of NHS guidance, HTM & HBN, CDM regulations 2015 and Building Safety Act.
• Forecasting and profiling spending across multiple projects.
• Ability to collaborate with contractors, clinicians and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from feasibility to completion across all RIBA stages.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and documentation.
• Ensure projects delivered on time, within budget, and meet goals.
• Provide strategic guidance for capital schemes and built environment.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Budget management

RIBA stages knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Chartered or Incorporated membership (RICS/CIOB/CIBSE/IET/IHEEM)

Job description

Capital Project Manager | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Capital Project Manager to lead complex construction projects. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, contributing to the transformation and modernisation of our estate.

You’ll be integral to managing and delivering multi-million-pound schemes through all RIBA stages. Ensuring compliance with NHS guidance, HTM & HBN, CDM regulations 2015 and the Building Safety Act. You’ll have a comprehensive understanding of the financial aspects of capital projects, including the ability to forecast and profile spending across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring effective resource allocation and budget management.

You’ll excel in stakeholder management, have a proven ability to collaborate effectively with contractors, clinicians, and key partners. You’ll ensure accountability, drive high-quality project outcomes, and align projects with NCA’s strategic goals.Your leadership and communication skills will enable you to navigate complex projects and foster strong working relationships across diverse teams.

If you’re ready to make an impact and lead large-scale capital projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment, we want to hear from you.

We encourage applications from professionals with Chartered or Incorporated membership of relevant institutions such as RICS, CIOB, CIBSE, IET, IHEEM.

Previous applicants need not apply

You’ll be responsible for the successful completion of construction capital projects, ensuring that facilities are developed to the highest standards while adhering to financial constraints. You’ll ensure that all capital projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the operational and strategic goals of the NCA.

You will develop and maintain detailed project plans and documentation across all RIBA stages, ensuring they are regularly updated and clearly communicated to the project boards and stakeholders.

You’ll take charge of every RIBA stage from initial feasibility through to timely completion. Working closely with project teams and construction partners, collaborating with design teams, you will coordinate activities across all phases of project delivery, ensuring that projects remain on track and are completed efficiently. You’ll ensure that all capital projects uphold the highest standards of quality and sustainability. This means applying best practices and innovative solutions to deliver value for money while ensuring sustainability.

Beyond project delivery, you’ll provide expert professional advice and strategic guidance for capital schemes, construction and the built environment. Your expertise will be integral in influencing decision-making, mitigating risks, and ensuring that all projects align with both operational and strategic objectives. You will ensure all projects are delivered in line with CDM regulations and the Building Safety Act.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Thursday 13 Aug 2026