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

Turner & Townsend; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Leeds is seeking a candidate to lead proof of concept projects for the New Hospital Programme. This role involves ensuring compliance with NHS digital standards and applying innovative solutions in healthcare. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and experience in complex environments. The firm values diversity and promotes a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Inclusive working environment

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver PoC/PoV projects for priority areas such as smart wards, digital twins.
• Ensure pilots meet NHS digital and cyber assurance requirements.
• Align solutions with the Hospital 2.0 platform.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company delivering programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and digital solutions across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources. This role supports the New Hospital Programme (NHP) by leading proof of concept and proof of value initiatives, testing innovative solutions for scale and shaping the future of hospital design and digital integration within the NHS.

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

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

We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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

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

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