Healthcare Planner

Carriera; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Healthcare Planner - Multi-Disciplinary Construction Consultancy

Birmingham (Flexible/Hybrid)

£40,000 - £55,000

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Healthcare Planner to join our client who are a multi-disciplinary consultancy, supporting the planning and design of healthcare projects across the NHS, private healthcare, and life sciences sectors. You will play a pivotal role in shaping patient-centred, efficient, and compliant healthcare facilities, working closely with clients, architects, engineers, and project managers to deliver innovative and sustainable healthcare environments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning & Advisory:
   • Develop healthcare infrastructure strategies for NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers, and government bodies.
   • Support clients in estate transformation, service redesign, and healthcare master planning.
   • Assist in writing business cases (OBCs/FBCs) and conducting feasibility studies.
2. Design & Technical Compliance:
   • Work with architects and design teams to ensure optimal clinical layouts, patient flow, and operational efficiency.
   • Ensure projects comply with NHS Health Building Notes (HBNs), Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), and infection control protocols.
   • Review healthcare models to ensure they align with digital health innovations and sustainability targets.
3. Stakeholder & Project Management:
   • Engage with NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), private healthcare providers, and regulatory bodies.
   • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and cost consultants to develop functional and economic design solutions.
   • Facilitate user engagement workshops to ensure clinical needs are met in facility planning.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Healthcare Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience working in healthcare estates planning, consultancy, or NHS capital development projects.
• Strong knowledge of HTMs, HBNs, NHS guidelines, and UK healthcare policies.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or healthcare planning software (desirable).
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in developing business cases (OBC/FBC) and feasibility studies.

Why Join?

• Work on some of the most high-profile healthcare infrastructure projects in the UK.
• Be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team of industry experts.
• Flexible working options, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary, pension scheme, and additional benefits.

For more information, please contact Halim Ahmad on (phone number removed) or email.

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