Head of Capital Projects

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Capital Projects Manager to oversee capital development projects ranging from £18m to £46m. You will lead the Trust's Capital Projects team and ensure project compliance and safety. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering or Construction and at least three years of relevant management experience. This role offers a competitive salary and a permanent full-time position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Construction related subject.
• At least 3 years managing capital projects over £20m.
• Experience in team management and contractor oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver capital development projects.
• Ensure safety and compliance of the Trust's estate.
• Provide professional advice on capital works.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Construction Management

Client Consultation

Team Management

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Engineering/Construction

Professional qualification at masters level

Job description

Job summary

To provide leadership and management of the Trust's estate capital development and delivery programme. The Trust capital budget is variable year on year but ranges from £18m - £46m of which circa 50% will be overseen by the post holder. To support the Assistant Director of Capital Projects in the development and management of the estate capital development programme, ensuring that it's aligned to the Trust's overall strategy and clinical and corporate strategies.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for and oversee the design and development of capital schemes as delegated, from inception to completion.

To ensure that schemes are delivered and handed over such that the Trust's estate is safe for patients, staff and visitors.

To line manage the Trust's Capital Projects team.

To deputize for the Assistant Director of Capital Projects as and when required.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£85,431 to £97,148 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-7330653-CA-A

Job locations

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT

Job description Job responsibilities

Formulate long term strategic plans for a portfolio of projects and assess the impact of these plans against the long term strategies of the Trust in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Capital Projects and the Estates & Facilities Senior Management Team.

Provide professional construction management advice to the Assistant Director of Capital Projects, stakeholders and others on all aspects of capital project works of the Trust that are assigned to the post-holder.

Please see full details in the job description and person specification attached

Job description Job responsibilities

Formulate long term strategic plans for a portfolio of projects and assess the impact of these plans against the long term strategies of the Trust in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Capital Projects and the Estates & Facilities Senior Management Team.

Provide professional construction management advice to the Assistant Director of Capital Projects, stakeholders and others on all aspects of capital project works of the Trust that are assigned to the post-holder.

Please see full details in the job description and person specification attached

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Degree/HNC/HND in Engineering/Construction related subject
• Professional academic qualification at masters level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• management qualifications e.g. chartered status such as CEng, IEng, RICS CIOB, APM, MIET, PMI,
• Project/programme management qualification MSP Practitioner, PMP, APMP

Experience Essential

• -Evidence at least 3 years' experience of successfully managing and delivering a programme of building works, with an annual value in excess of £20m -
• -Evidence experience of managing a team of contractors and professional consultants, in addition to a staff team of 5+ people

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of public procurement methodology and legislation, providing evidence of procurement exercises you have been responsible for
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2023 and process for engaging with the Building Safety Regulator

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Degree/HNC/HND in Engineering/Construction related subject
• Professional academic qualification at masters level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• management qualifications e.g. chartered status such as CEng, IEng, RICS CIOB, APM, MIET, PMI,
• Project/programme management qualification MSP Practitioner, PMP, APMP

Experience Essential

• -Evidence at least 3 years' experience of successfully managing and delivering a programme of building works, with an annual value in excess of £20m -
• -Evidence experience of managing a team of contractors and professional consultants, in addition to a staff team of 5+ people

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of public procurement methodology and legislation, providing evidence of procurement exercises you have been responsible for
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2023 and process for engaging with the Building Safety Regulator

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

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