Head of Capital Projects (Transformation)

Merseywestlancs; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Staff wellbeing programme

Job summary

Mersey West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a strategic Head of Capital Projects (Transformation) to lead the capital department. You will oversee complex NHS capital schemes, ensure compliance, and manage related budgets across multiple sites.

The role requires advanced project management skills, strong stakeholder engagement, and proven experience delivering large-scale capital works within the NHS. Permanent, full-time position based at Southport/Ormskirk sites.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant area or demonstrable experience in relevant areas.
• Membership of a Professional Institution e.g.: IEE; IET; I.MechE; CIBSE; IHEEM; CIOB; RICS; RIB.
• Engineering Council Registered Professional Engineer (IEng) or equivalent.
• Professional registration and knowledge through post graduate course or experience to masters level knowledge.
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Leadership & Management or Technical.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will have responsibility for Managing the Capital Department – to ensure that all Engineering, building services and equipment provided by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are compliant with statutory requirements and maintained in a safe and reliable condition.
• Manage, lead, and track a programme of highly complex and specialist Capital Projects for delivery, from project briefing through to completion of works on site to the Assistant Director of Capital Projects.
• Develop and prepare regular statistical management reports on Engineering services, risk, performance using CAD or Visio to create detailed technical drawings to ensure daily performance against SLA’s and KPI’s.
• Lead audits as required and participate in review of standards and performance.
• Responsible for producing and implementing departmental procedures, proposes policies and changes to the department, organising multi-stakeholder meetings to ensure continuity of service.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & cost control

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

CAD/Visio

Leadership

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Professional registration (IEng/CIBSE etc)

Master’s in Leadership/Management or Technical

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Visio

CAFMS/CMMS

Job description

We want talented and enthusiastic people from all backgrounds to join #TeamMWL, with us you can learn, grow and develop yourself and your career, realising your true ambitions and aspirations.

Whatever you’re looking for in your career, you’ll find it here at MWL.

Head of Capital Projects (Transformation)

NHS AfC: Band 8b

Main area Capital Projects Grade NHS AfC: Band 8b Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 409-S8077141

Site Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals Town Southport Salary £66,582 - £77,368 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 09/10/2026

Job overview

Job Summary

To support the Director of Estates & Facilities and Assistant Director of Capital Projects by providing technical advice with the development of complex Capital projects business cases, operational development proposals, presentations, and draft papers for committee level meetings.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of the capital project management relating to the Trust estate across all Trust sites. The maintenance and repair of all building fabric, utilities, engineering services and assist with Fire Compliance across the Trust, using the best possible business and working practices ensuring compliance in all statutory and mandatory areas of estate management whilst managing risk in line with the Trust’s risk management policy.

To manage Capital Project management contracts, both internal and external, in addition to all levels of directly employed staff, to ensure the effective delivery of capital projects.

To be responsible for managing and complying with all statutory instruments and guidance, ensuring best practice related to building fabric and engineering services is exercised. Provide specialist, professional building, and complex engineering expertise to advise senior management of the Trust and external agencies. Control and monitor a variety of budgets and contribute to the formulation of relevant budgets.

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Main duties of the job

1.The post holder will have responsibility for Managing the Capital Department – to ensure that all Engineering, building services and equipment provided by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are complaint with statutory requirements and maintained in a safe and reliable condition.

2.Manage, lead, and track a programme of highly complex and specialist Capital Projects for delivery, from project briefing through to completion of works on site to the Assistant Director of Capital Projects.

3.Develop and prepare regular statistical management reports on Engineering services, risk, performance using where necessary CAD computer software or Microsoft Visio to create detailed technical drawings to ensure daily performance against SLA’s (service Level agreements) and KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators)

4.Lead audits as required and participate in review of standards and performance.

5.Responsible for producing and implementing departmental procedures, proposes policies and changes to the department. These changes may impact upon other services within the Trust so the postholder will need to organise and participate in multi -stakeholder meetings to ensure continuity of service is maintained.

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Working for our organisation

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1 st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

• CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:

• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and requirements

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent, or professional qualification, in relevant areas, and or demonstrable and equivalent experience in relevant areas
• Membership of a Professional Institution e.g.: - IEE; IET; I.MechE; CIBSE; IHEEM; CIOB; RICS; RIB
• Engineering Council Registered Professional Engineer (IEng) or equivalent
• Professional registration and knowledge acquired through post graduate course or experience to masters level knowledge.
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Leadership & Management or Technical

Knowledge & Experience

• Up to date knowledge of monitoring and promoting health & safety in the workplace
• Sound working knowledge of Management Information Systems and Compliance & Quality Assurance Systems
• Relevant management and operational experience in a health service or an equivalent operational area
• Professional background including specialist. knowledge in more one or more of the following areas for at least 5 years: Architecture Construction Engineering Quantity Surveying Project Management OR An equivalent level of experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience delivering capital schemes within the NHS
• Managing multi-disciplinary relationships with stakeholders in a relevant organisational setting.
• Demonstrate a track record of managing large scale and complex public sector redevelopment programmes of £18m and above.
• Demonstrable experience utilising standard forms of contracts used in building and engineering capital works contracts including P21+, P22 and other healthcare frameworks.
• Knowledge of NHS procedures for the management of the estate, engineering, Fire, and Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

• Ability to use word processing, spread sheet, database, CAFM and or presentation of software to an advanced computer operator level
• Ability to engender confidence and influence behaviour by collaborative persuasion.
• Ability to communicate with both junior and senior members of the Trust
• Ability to communicate highly complex information widely with a range of stakeholders on Facilities Management issues
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of interpreting and evaluating complex, multi-faceted information; ability to summarise complex information; ability to make judgements and advise on the best course of action
• Ability to prepare business administration documentation such as business cases, etc.
• Advanced computer and typing skills for writing technical reports and using computer software such as CAD software (Computer aided Design
• Ability to have Excellent written, spoken, and listening skills, that enables the post holder to carry out the role effectively.

Other

• Sitting, standing and walking/frequent light effort for several short periods.
• Light physical effort carrying surveying equipment etc.
• Frequent requirement for concentration on predictable day to day tasks and repairs
• Frequent requirement for concentration on unpredictable tasks and repairs during breakdowns etc
• Frequent use of computers to manipulate information in spreadsheets and databases to produce reports
• Frequent high levels of concentration on design concepts and drawings
• Frequent indirect exposure to distressing situations e.g., working in ITU, Theatres and other Clinical Areas where distressing or emotional situations may occur
• Frequent direct exposure to distressing situations during staff grievance/disciplinary issues; absence management including return to work interviews and staff appraisals
• Strong, participative, and supportive management style
• Self-belief, awareness, and management qualities
• Evidence of team working
• Political awareness and diplomacy
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions e.g. Hot dirty ducts
• Occasional exposure to inclement and adverse weather conditions
• Occasional exposure to highly unpleasant conditions e.g. sewerage leaks and pest infestation
• Working at Heights
• Frequent interruptions to attend Emergency Fire and Lift Calls
• Occasional requirement for prolonged concentration on fault finding on complex equipment or installation
• Occasional exposure to highly distressing situations e.g., Catastrophic Failure of Building Services or equipment, Fire Incidents, Lift Incidents etc
• Occasional exposure to hazards e.g., Asbestos, in compliance with the Trust’s Instructions, after appropriate training and using PPE. Frequent use of VDU Screens

Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.

Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.

We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.

The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details are shared with the recruiting manager. No equality information is shared at any time during the recruitment process with the recruiting manager or other people involved in the decision-making process.

The equality monitoring information you provide is used in the following situations: to review our recruitment practices; where a job is limited to a specific person to verify their eligibility to apply; and to offer disability reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

eVisa Update

For successful candidates on selected work and study visa routes, who have completed and paid for their applications will no longer receive a visa vignette in passport as evidence of their permission to enter the UK.

Instead, you will be issued with an eVisa only, which is accessed by creating a UKVI account.

Before travelling to the UK, we advise applicants to:

• Understand how to generate an eVisa share code

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

If this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.

Please note if applicable, applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.

If you have not already done so, you are therefore encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service to which a small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

Flexible Working

We actively support flexible working patterns throughout MWL. Changes made to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook mean that:

• All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
• There is no limit on the number of requests they can make.
• Employees have the right to make requests, have them considered, regardless of the reason.

At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we will consider requests for flexible working. We would also encourage you to also discuss flexible working options at interview stage.

Working for Team MWL

Staff recognition is especially important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Employee of the month. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

The Trust is a non-smoking across all our sites. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action. For more information, see the Smoke Free NHS website.

You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

You must ensure that your application, including personal statements and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated and will check all applications against AI detection software.

Additional Information

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are We are KIND, We are OPEN, We are INCLUSIVE, which can be found here .

An applicant guide to help and support you with your application and what to expect during your recruitment journey can be accessed in the supporting documents.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team MWL very soon.