Project Manager - Sustainability

FHFT Education Academy; Camberley; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead capital schemes across the Trust estate. You will manage budgets, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and liaise with clinical and operational colleagues to ensure projects are delivered to time, budget and quality.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with hybrid working options in line with Trust policy. A strong background in construction, engineering, surveying or design is preferred to drive

Qualifications

• Qualification in Architecture, Surveying or Engineering or equivalent in design/construction
• Membership of a construction-related institute or body (e.g. RIBA/RICS/CIOB)
• Excellent project management and budgeting capability
• Familiarity with Auto CAD and Sketch Up tools

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies and design development for capital schemes and develop full budget estimates.
• Coordinate design information with the design team and stakeholders from inception to completion.
• Manage procurement routes, tender documentation and contractor performance in line with SFIs.
• Maintain project records and ensure governance, safety and compliance across projects.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Team collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Procurement knowledge

Risk management

Planning and delivery

Education

Qualification in Architecture, Surveying or Engineering

Membership of construction-related institute/body

Tools

Auto CAD

Google Sketch Up

Job description

Main area Estates and Facilities Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent: Monday to Friday with opportunities for hybrid working in line with Trust policy Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 151-LC513-B

Site Frimley Park Hospital Town Frimley, Camberley Salary £51,657 - £58,785 per annum incl HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in construction, engineering, surveying or design? Are you looking for an opportunity to lead capital projects that directly contribute to the development of high-quality healthcare environments?

Working within a small, dedicated and collaborative team, you will have delegated responsibility for the successful delivery of individual capital schemes, from initial feasibility and design through to construction and completion. You will also take ownership of project budgets, ensuring schemes are delivered safely, efficiently, to the required quality standards and within agreed financial parameters.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

You will lead a diverse portfolio of major and minor capital projects across the Trust estate and wider Frimley Health Integrated Care System (ICS). This is a varied role that will see you working closely with clinical and operational teams, Estates and Facilities colleagues, Capital Directors, Estates Managers and CAD Technicians, alongside external consultants, contractors and other key stakeholders.

Working for our organisation

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join Us
Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Project and Design Management

• Lead feasibility studies and design development for major and minor capital schemes, including the preparation of whole-scheme budget estimates.
• Develop project briefs collaboratively with end users, ensuring requirements are clearly defined and formally approved.
• Coordinate the development of detailed design information with members of the design team.
• Lead the delivery of capital projects both on and off site, ensuring they progress effectively from inception to completion.
• Monitor and manage project budgets, identifying and addressing financial risks at an early stage.
• Provide professional and technical advice on capital projects and estate development as required.

Procurement and Contract Management

• Identify and recommend appropriate procurement routes in accordance with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).
• Prepare technical specifications and tender documentation for smaller capital schemes and manage the associated tender process.
• Manage external design consultants and contractors, ensuring clear project requirements and formal briefings are established.
• Administer scheme contracts, including the use of ProCure22 templates and proformas where appropriate.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure a high standard of workmanship throughout construction.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Build effective working relationships with clinical, operational and Estates and Facilities colleagues, ensuring their requirements are understood and incorporated into project delivery.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular progress updates on capital schemes, including formal reporting on a fortnightly basis or as required.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, contractors, local authorities and other external organisations to support successful project delivery.

Information, Governance and Assurance

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive electronic project records for all relevant schemes.
• Ensure Trust CAD drawings and associated technical information are kept accurate and up to date.
• Obtain and maintain accurate as-built and as-installed drawings for completed projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant Trust policies, procedures, contractual requirements and governance arrangements.
• Support the Associate Director, Hard FM, with delivery of the capital programme and contribute to the strategic planning and development of the Trust estate.
• Work flexibly across the Frimley Health I patch as required.

Health and Safety

• Ensure appropriate health and safety information, guidance and training is provided to staff, contractors and other site users within areas of responsibility.
• Ensure construction and project activities are undertaken safely and in accordance with relevant legislation, Trust policies and procedures.
• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work.

Corporate Responsibilities

• Support the Trust's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and comply with relevant policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and comply with Trust requirements relating to information governance and the Freedom of Information Act.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the level and responsibilities of the role, as required

We are looking for a proactive and solutions-focused professional with a 'can-do' attitude, excellent project management skills and substantial experience of delivering complex capital schemes. You will be confident managing budgets, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and navigating projects from concept through to completion.

If you are ready to use your expertise to help shape and improve healthcare environments across Frimley Health, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please see job description and person specification for further details.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications have been received.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Qualification in Architecture, Surveying or Engineering or Qualification in a design construction related discipline
• Membership of a construction related institute or body (e.g. RIBA, RICS, CIOB)

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent project management skills
• Able to simultaneously manage a range of complex tasks and prioritise workload
• Numerate and comfortable with budgetary management
• Able to deal effectively with other professional staff
• Able to write clear and concise reports
• IT Literate
• Motivated
• Team player
• Good knowledge of current legislation and regulations in the construction industry
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Able to problem solve and innovate
• Proactive
• Systematic approach to work
• Good knowledge of current legislation and regulations in the construction industry
• Working knowledge of Auto CAD system
• Google Sketch Up
• Familiarity with NHS procedures, guides and documentation

Experience

• Significant experience of managing complex capital schemes
• Experience of writing specifications and tender documentation
• Experience of working in an NHS or other healthcare environment
• Experience of working with the ProCure 21+/22 processes
• Experience of public sector requirements
• Line management

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Th rough our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.