POC/POV Project Manager - New Hospital Programme (NHP)

Turner & Townsend; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy in the UK is seeking a PoC/PoV Project Manager to lead innovative healthcare projects. You will ensure that solutions are tested and validated while adhering to NHS standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing complex PoC/PoV initiatives and a strong understanding of the NHS digital landscape. This role promotes a healthy work-life balance and supports diverse applicants.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering PoC/PoV projects in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of NHS digital assurance frameworks.
• Knowledge of Hospital 2.0 principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver PoC/PoV projects in priority areas.
• Ensure pilots meet NHS assurance requirements.
• Align solutions with Hospital 2.0 platform.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Knowledge of NHS standards

Education

Project management qualifications (e.g., APM, PRINCE2, Agile)

Clinical Safety Officer training

Job description

Overview

As a PoC/PoV Project Manager, you'll lead the delivery of proof of concept and proof of value initiatives within the New Hospital Programme (NHP). Your work will ensure innovative solutions are tested, validated, and ready for scale, helping to shape the future of hospital design and digital integration across the NHS.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver PoC/PoV projects for priority areas such as smart wards, digital twins, and advanced building systems.
• Ensure all pilots meet NHS digital and cyber assurance requirements, including clinical safety and data protection standards.
• Align solutions with the Hospital 2.0 platform, ensuring compatibility with standardised design and repeatable components.
• Assess estates impacts and compliance with NHS technical standards (HBNs/HTMs), managing derogations where needed.
• Apply Construction Playbook principles, including early supplier engagement, outcome based specifications, and modern methods of construction.
• Maintain robust governance, risk management, and reporting for all pilot activities.
• Evaluate benefits and produce recommendations for scaling successful solutions across the programme.

Qualifications

Key skills, experience and qualifications

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering PoC/PoV projects in complex or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of NHS digital assurance frameworks and clinical safety standards.
• Knowledge of Hospital 2.0 principles and their application in healthcare design and delivery.
• Familiarity with NHS estates technical standards (HBNs/HTMs) and their impact on digital and physical environments.
• Experience applying Construction Playbook practices in procurement or project delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage risks, benefits, and governance in multi disciplinary projects.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in healthcare construction, digital health, or smart hospital technologies.
• Understanding of cyber security frameworks and NHS data protection requirements.
• Knowledge of BIM, digital twins, or interoperability standards.
• Exposure to modern methods of construction and sustainability initiatives.

Professional Memberships

• Project management qualifications (e.g., APM, PRINCE2, Agile).
• Clinical Safety Officer training or willingness to obtain.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., BCS, IHEEM, IET) is an advantage.

Additional information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

Additional notes

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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