Capital Projects Officer (Internal Only)

Royal Devon And Exeter Nhs Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Blue Light Card / staff discounts

Car lease schemes

Cycle to work

Job summary

Royal Devon And Exeter NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Capital Projects Officer to lead a diverse portfolio of estate and infrastructure projects across Trust sites. You will manage projects from feasibility through to handover, ensuring delivery is safe, on time and within budget, in line with NHS standards and statutory requirements.

You will work closely with clinical teams, senior managers, contractors and external stakeholders, providing specialist advice to support

Qualifications

• Lead and manage capital projects from feasibility to handover.
• Ensure delivery is safe, on time, within budget and compliant with NHS standards.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, managers, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Provide specialist project management and technical advice to improve facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a varied portfolio of capital projects across Trust sites.
• Coordinate planning, design, procurement and construction in line with NHS requirements.
• Support sustainability initiatives and risk management within estates.
• Contribute to statutory compliance and development of hospital facilities.

Skills

Project management

Construction experience

Estates management

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Role Summary

The Capital Projects Officer will support the delivery of a diverse programme of estate and infrastructure projects across the Trust's Royal Devon and Exeter sites. Reporting to the Head of Capital Projects (Eastern), the post holder will lead and manage capital schemes from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in compliance with relevant legislation, NHS guidance and technical standards. The role requires close collaboration with clinical teams, senior managers, contractors and external stakeholders, providing specialist project management and technical advice to support the development and improvement of healthcare facilities and services. The post holder will also contribute to sustainability initiatives, risk management, statutory compliance and the ongoing development of the Trust's estate

About the Role

More detail about the role

We are looking for an experienced Capital Projects Officer to join our eastern Estates & Facilities team at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of a varied portfolio of capital projects across Trust sites, from project conception through to completion.

Working closely with clinical services, senior managers, contractors and external stakeholders, you will manage the planning, design, procurement and construction of projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with NHS standards and statutory requirements.

The role offers the opportunity to influence the future development of healthcare facilities, provide specialist technical advice, support sustainability initiatives and contribute to improvements that directly enhance patient care and staff experience.

This position is ideal for a project professional with experience in construction, engineering or estates management who is looking to play a key role in delivering major healthcare infrastructure projects.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Please note, this is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

For further information please contact: Dave Knight Head of Capital Projects on As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.