Estates Project Officer

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a leading Foundation Trust in the UK, seeking a dedicated Project Officer to join their Estates & Facilities team. This role is perfect for a self-starter with a passion for project management, who will oversee a variety of capital projects from inception to completion. You will work closely with clinical and non-clinical teams, ensuring the highest quality of service and patient experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a background in construction, ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values excellence and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing building and engineering capital projects.
• Proven track record in project management and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple building projects on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with external professionals like architects and engineers.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Construction Knowledge

Education

HNC / HND in relevant discipline

Degree in construction biased subject

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft software products

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 01.06.25 (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place in the week following advert closing date: 02.06.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: 09.06.25

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a career committed professional to join the Estates & Facilities team at one of the UK's leading Foundation Trusts.

We are seeking to increase the support to our existing Capital Projects & Development team appoint a self-starting professionally driven Project Officer to join our small but dynamic team.

You will be joining a professional & passionate team and you must be able to demonstrate a team ethos with the ability to be customer focused and put the patient experience first. This together with excellent communication and negotiation skills commensurate with the role, you will have a vital role to play in delivery of a wide range of projects.

You will have experience in supporting the delivery of multiple building and engineering capital projects ranging from small to medium refurbishments through to new build developments - all within occupied sites. We are ideally looking for a professionally qualified individual, or someone equivalent experience with proven track record in similar roles, managing projects from brief through to completion and experience of managing construction contractors and other construction professionals and advisors.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a self-starter and a driven, confident professional. You will be expected to work with our clients to obtain a thorough and often challenging brief and turn that into reality to time, cost and exceptional quality.

You should be able to respond quickly and flexibly to changing priorities and have excellent communication skills. There will be regular contact with other clinical and non-clinical colleagues at all levels.

With excellent customer care a given, you must be able deliver the requirements of the brief successfully. You will also be experienced and confident in dealing with external professionals such as Architects, Engineers and Surveyors, working together to provide an excellent service to the Trust and its staff.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous NHS Estates experience, but not essential. Having a proven track record in project management, managing building contractors and construction knowledge have or be working towards a degree qualification in a construction or project management biased discipline.

You must be able to manage projects from brief through to completion and ideally be an efficient user of AutoCAD and Microsoft based software products. The Trust is also keen to develop current and future projects using BIM and REVIT - corresponding experience would be a great advantage, but not essential.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7176094

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Estates and Projects experience at high level in a construction-based discipline
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of interpreting a wide range of construction and technical drawings and specifications with the ability to confidently instruct contractors in the delivery of projects on site.
• Extensive knowledge of statutory, mandatory and good practice documents used within capital projects
• Knowledge and experience of appropriate procurement routes

Desirable

• Previous experience of working on capital projects within the NHS
• Knowledge of basic Mechanical & Electrical services design will also be advantageous.

Skills Essential

• Ability to analyse complex information and interpret data and situations to prioritise and implement effective solutions.
• Negotiating skills, particularly in relation to contractual matters, experience of managing external designers & contractors
• Ability to prioritise work streams and deliver quality work to tight deadlines
• Experience of writing reports and action plans around complex projects
• Ability use AutoCAD based products and are able to produce drawings and other contract documentation for your delegated projects.
• Able to act on own initiative, make judgements and action decisions
• Excellent communication, customer care and interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed oral, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage complex construction and engineering projects.
• A solid knowledge of Microsoft based products

Knowledge Essential

• Full knowledge of statutory requirements inc:- Building Regulations, Building Act, Town & Country Planning, Health & Safety, Disability Discrimination Act, NHS HBN/HTM Guidance.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of AutoCAD and Microsoft based software products
• Knowledge and experience of construction Health & Safety.
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Estates/Facilities Management

Qualifications Essential

• Minimum of HNC / HND level qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience and knowledge.

Desirable

• Have or be working towards a Degree level Qualification in a construction biased subject
• Membership of a Professional organisation (e.g.RICS, CIOB, IHEEM)
• Evidence of CPD in construction site management, asbestos awareness, managing safely, etc.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Estates and Projects experience at high level in a construction-based discipline
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of interpreting a wide range of construction and technical drawings and specifications with the ability to confidently instruct contractors in the delivery of projects on site.
• Extensive knowledge of statutory, mandatory and good practice documents used within capital projects
• Knowledge and experience of appropriate procurement routes

Desirable

• Previous experience of working on capital projects within the NHS
• Knowledge of basic Mechanical & Electrical services design will also be advantageous.

Skills Essential

• Ability to analyse complex information and interpret data and situations to prioritise and implement effective solutions.
• Negotiating skills, particularly in relation to contractual matters, experience of managing external designers & contractors
• Ability to prioritise work streams and deliver quality work to tight deadlines
• Experience of writing reports and action plans around complex projects
• Ability use AutoCAD based products and are able to produce drawings and other contract documentation for your delegated projects.
• Able to act on own initiative, make judgements and action decisions
• Excellent communication, customer care and interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed oral, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage complex construction and engineering projects.
• A solid knowledge of Microsoft based products

Knowledge Essential

• Full knowledge of statutory requirements inc:- Building Regulations, Building Act, Town & Country Planning, Health & Safety, Disability Discrimination Act, NHS HBN/HTM Guidance.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of AutoCAD and Microsoft based software products
• Knowledge and experience of construction Health & Safety.
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Estates/Facilities Management

Qualifications Essential

• Minimum of HNC / HND level qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience and knowledge.

Desirable

• Have or be working towards a Degree level Qualification in a construction biased subject
• Membership of a Professional organisation (e.g.RICS, CIOB, IHEEM)
• Evidence of CPD in construction site management, asbestos awareness, managing safely, etc.

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.

Employer details Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)