Programme Manager (Estates Capital Projects and Heat Decarbonisation)

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Programme Manager for Estates Capital Projects and Heat Decarbonisation in Sheffield. The role includes managing complex programmes, aligning with national policies, and ensuring effective delivery of capital interventions. Candidates should possess a Post-Graduate Level qualification and management experience, along with expertise in project management and capital development. Salary ranges from £64,455 to £74,896.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Post-Graduate Level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Specialist knowledge in capital programme management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust's strategic approach to Heat Decarbonisation.
• Advise on problematic areas and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage performance reporting on capital schemes and interventions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Post-Graduate Level qualification

Management/Leadership Qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Planning software

Job description

Overview

Programme Manager (Estates Capital Projects and Heat Decarbonisation). The closing date is 05 October 2025.

The post holder will be responsible for the support and development of building services estates capital programmes to ensure they are addressing key risks and integrated with heat decarbonisation aspirations. They will ensure the programme is progressive and responsive to external and internal demand and that associated capital interventions are designed to be: patient focused, safe, efficient and effective.

A key element of the role will be to lead the Trust's strategic approach to Heat Decarbonisation, ensuring all infrastructure plans and investments are aligned with national Net Zero policy, NHS sustainability frameworks, and statutory requirements. The post holder will work closely with regional and national partners to influence and secure external funding opportunities, position the Trust as a leader in sustainable estates management, and ensure capital interventions contribute to long-term decarbonisation objectives. They will also ensure that decarbonisation priorities are embedded within business cases and investment strategies, enabling the Trust to deliver a resilient, compliant, and future-proofed estate.

Main duties of the job

• Advise Head of Capital Estates, and Estates Director, of any concerning or problematic areas, including non-compliance with statutory or mandatory regulations.
• Work with Estates Operational Teams, Information & Governance Team and associated APs and AEs to develop & implement engineering policies, procedures and service reviews and align to any decommissioning / commissioning documents to support estates capital delivery processes for both backlog and wider strategic capital programme.
• Embed heat decarbonisation and sustainability objectives within the design and delivery of all programmes, ensuring alignment with NHS Net Zero, national energy policy and statutory requirements.
• Identify and promote opportunities for low-carbon technologies, energy efficiency and sustainable design within backlog and capital programmes, securing and leveraging external funding where available.
• Manage and monitor, using complex programme management methodology for reporting on performance, risks, issues, timing, quality and benefits realisation.
• Ensure programme is reporting through appropriate governance framework with monthly reports that are accurate, on time, quality and cost.
• Monitors and manages the Estates Capital Management Control Plan, demonstrating the progress of all capital schemes and that target dates are being achieved.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Post-Graduate Level qualification or experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Management/Leadership Qualification
• Qualification or experience in the use of AutoCAD

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Managerial Experience
• Previous experience of estates project management in the NHS or equivalent complex organisation
• Knowledge of specific healthcare guidance HTMs, HBNs and other DoH guidance
• Confident in the use of spreadsheets and other planning software
• Technical knowledge of building design and construction
• Familiarity with Health and Safety regulations including CDM
• Has a broad understanding of specific legislation, both national and NHS policies relating to building and engineering services within the healthcare environment
• Understanding of building regulations
• Knowledge of utilising information systems to achieve management of contractors
• Specialist knowledge backed by extensive experience in delivery of complex programmes of estates capital investment
• Experience of preparing and presenting reports of complex, sensitive or contentious information at senior forums
• Evidence of developing understanding of complex concepts in others
• Expert knowledge of Capital Programme Management
• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS, including the political, strategic and operational environment in which it operates
• Expert knowledge of capital development and business case development
• Thorough understanding of the principles of strategic approaches to procurement and ability to evaluate and select the most appropriate delivery mechanisms.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical services

Skills & Abilities

• Well-developed analytical skills
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• A proactive approach to problem solving in the workplace
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven experience of providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive, or contentious 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.

Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 a year pro rata for part time staff