Senior Capital Project Manager

Seymour John Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist estates and facilities management organization is seeking a Senior Capital Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of major capital projects across healthcare facilities. This high-profile role involves overseeing a multidisciplinary team, ensuring projects meet regulatory standards, and requires strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's level education, relevant project management qualifications, and a commitment to innovation in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering major capital projects in complex environments.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IWFM) desirable.
• Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of capital projects, from feasibility to handover.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and NHS standards.
• Oversee procurement, contract management, and supplier performance.
• Monitor project delivery against cost, time, and quality benchmarks.
• Champion service improvement and innovation across the capital function.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Performance management

Project management

Knowledge of NHS standards

Education

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Postgraduate qualification in project or construction management

Job description

Overview

Senior Capital Project Manager

Location: Cross-site - Gloucestershire (Cheltenham, Gloucester, and associated facilities)

Salary: £56,370 - £63,629 per annum

Closing Date: 12 noon, 19th September 2025

About the Organisation:

We are a specialist estates and facilities management organisation delivering high-impact services to the healthcare sector. With a commitment to excellence, safety, and innovation, we support clinical environments across multiple hospital sites — enabling transformation through strategic capital investment and infrastructure development.

As part of our Strategic Asset Services team, we are driving a bold programme of capital delivery that supports patient care, sustainability, and long-term value. This is an exciting time to join a forward-thinking organisation that blends operational rigour with a values-led culture.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Capital Project Manager to lead the planning, management, and delivery of complex capital projects across our healthcare estate. Working across multiple hospital sites, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest standards — on time and within budget.

You will oversee a multidisciplinary team of project managers, consultants, and contractors, ensuring alignment with clinical priorities and organisational objectives. This is a high-profile role with significant autonomy, requiring strong stakeholder engagement, technical expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of capital projects, from feasibility to handover
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and NHS standards
• Oversee procurement, contract management, and supplier performance
• Monitor project delivery against cost, time, and quality benchmarks
• Champion service improvement and innovation across the capital function
• Provide visible leadership and workforce development across the team
• Represent the capital function within the Senior Management Team
• Participate in the senior manager on-call rota

Ideal Candidate

• Educated to Master's level or equivalent experience
• Postgraduate qualification in project or construction management (e.g. PRINCE2, APM)
• Proven experience delivering major capital projects in complex environments
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and performance management skills
• Knowledge of NHS standards, HTMs, HBNs, and sustainability principles
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IWFM) desirable
• Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusive leadership

Contact Us

For a confidential discussion and the full job description, please contact John Lavictoire, Director at Seymour John Public Services

All third-party applications will be redirected to our retained executive search partners at Seymour John Public Services