Capital Projects Manager

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Capital Projects Manager to oversee all stages of capital schemes. You will provide expert construction advice and ensure projects meet health and safety standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project management within the healthcare sector, a relevant degree, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary of £47,810 to £54,710 offered.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification.
• Significant experience as an Estates engineer.
• High level technical competency in managing complex health facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of capital development schemes.
• Provide expert construction advice to the Estates department.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Project management

Expertise in cost management

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Computer literacy in CAD

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline

Full membership of relevant institution (e.g. RICS, CIOB)

Tools

Autocad

Estates ERDM systems

Job description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Capital Projects Manager

The closing date is 09 December 2025

Take responsibility and be accountable for all stages of the development of a range of capital schemes, from initial briefing, through design, tender and contract construction, commissioning and hand-over including post project evaluation in-line with the Trust standing instructions and Estates department policies and procedures.

Commissions and leads on the project management of minor and major capital projects.

To provide effective expert and professional construction advice to the Estates department and wider organisation in order to ensure the reliability and efficiency of building structure, fabric, finishes equipment and services.

To write specialist technical specifications for building / construction / engineering with external / internal technical assistance where required.

To have specialist knowledge of cost management and Building surveying projects, in preparation for tender. Working knowledge of Computer aided design packages (CAD).

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached detailed Job Description

Assist and advise the Senior Team in delivering the Trusts Capital projects program in-year.

Ensure efficient and effective maintenance and replacement of building structure, fabric, finishes, equipment and services.

Consider condition along with planned preventative maintenance systems when designing for implementation any new developments or projects.

Develop projects in line with DOH Guidance, Codes of Practice, British Standards, HBN's, Guidance Notes (Health & Safety, etc.) and other similarly accepted standards.

Ensuring the safety of buildings, plant, equipment and services for which he/she is responsible and safe methods of working as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulation, Building and Construction Regulations and the Trusts Safety Policy.

Maintaining the records of equipment and building services for which he/she is responsible in accordance with statutory requirements. This includes drawings, specifications, operation and maintenance files, test and commissioning certificates, letters, memos, email, calculations etc.

Ensure directly managed staff / contractors / suppliers comply with Trust policies, procedures and work instructions.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline or relevant significant experience.
• Professionally qualified with full membership (or in the process of) of a relevant institution: MCIBSE, MIMECHE, MIEE, RIBA, RICS, CIOB, APM
• Evidence of on-going professional development.
• Authorised person would be advantageous.

Experience

• Significant experience as an Estates engineer or Estates building surveyor.
• A track record in managing building services maintenance and project management within a large organisation.
• Able to manage contactors and operational staff effectively and deal effectively deal with grievance and disciplinary issues.
• Experience of estimating budget costs, cost control and cashflow forecasting.
• High level technical competency able to plan and manage complex health facilities.
• A sound knowledge of estate strategies and how they link with clinical relationships.
• Experience of managing within the remit of SFI's/SO's/SoD in a healthcare environment.
• A knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS Guidance, Health Building Notes, Health Technical Memoranda and Departmental Cost Allowance Guides and current best practice.
• Knowledge of engineering and/or building design principles and the project management of schemes.
• Experience of both pubic and private sectors.

Further Training

• A sound grounding and understanding of the: The Building Regulations, Fire Safety, H&S, CDM, Contractor and Contract management and, sustainability (carbon reduction).

Special Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills and be well organised and creative.
• Commitment to customer service and satisfaction.
• A track record of developing and maintaining good working relationships at all levels in a large organisation.
• Industrious and versatile, able to work on a diverse range of projects at one time with an ability to prioritise work within imposed deadlines.
• Must be a team player and have personal initiative and drive.
• Must have proven skill in negotiation and ability to persuade others.
• Computer literate, able to use all Estates ERDM systems and Autocad

Other Factors

• Car owner with a current driving licence.

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearpa/pro rata for part time staff