Senior Capital Projects Manager

DBTH; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Holiday entitlement

Health & wellbeing support

Car lease schemes

Discounts

Job summary

DBTH Doncaster Royal Infirmary in Doncaster is seeking a Senior Capital Projects Manager (Band 8a) to lead a high‑quality, cost‑effective estates capital programme on multiple sites. The successful candidate will deputise for the Head of Capital Infrastructure, shape strategic plans for the Capital Planning Unit, and oversee delivery of major and minor schemes.

You will work within NHS governance frameworks, ensure statutory compliance, engage stakeholders across the organisation, and promote a

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Estates, Facilities & Capital construction & equipment projects in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of HTM/HBN guidance and NHS practices.
• Proven ability to manage major change programmes in the public sector.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Act as Senior Project Manager within the Capital Planning Unit and deputise for the Head of Capital Infrastructure.
• Lead strategic planning for the Capital Planning Unit and support the Head of Capital Infrastructure.
• Deliver minor and major capital projects including site rationalisation, ward upgrades and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Planning & coordination

Strategic thinking

Project leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Building Services Engineering

Job description

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Main area Senior Capital Projects Manager Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Job ref 272-8290931

Site Doncaster Royal Infirmary Town Doncaster Salary £57,528 - £64,750 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

To manage and deliver a high-quality cost-effective Project Management service ensuring a high level of outcomes by the application of technical and managerial expertise. Proactively lead and co-ordinate projects in accordance with the overall aims, ethos and values of the Trust and relate to the policies and actions outlined in the Trust’s business plan ensuring the efficient and economical use of the Trust’s annual Estates Capital Infrastructure expenditure and in line with the Trust’s financial guidance’s and frameworks, utilising all present compliancy issues with respect to legislative, statutory and NHS guidance frameworks.

Main duties of the job

To act as Senior Project Manager within the Capital Planning Unit and deputise for the Head of Capital Infrastructure where required. To take an active role in the determination of the strategic plans for the Capital Planning Unit and wider Trust, providing operational and strategic support to the Head of Capital Infrastructure.

Support the strategic aims of the Trust in the delivery of its minor and major capital programme delivering projects which include site rationalisation, environmental improvement, ward upgrade, statutory compliance and backlog maintenance reduction initiatives and contribute to the development of the annual and five year planning process and development control planning.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

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Person specification

Person Attributes & Skills

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to manage different internal & external stakeholders & public engagement
• Able to clarify key points from diverse & complex sets of information.
• Strong planning & coordination skills in a complex & rapidly changing environment.
• Innovative –is able to encourage & develop others in finding ways of improving the quality of services

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of delivering Estates, Facilities & Capital construction & equipment projects in a healthcare setting.
• Building Service knowledge and experience delivering complex projects within an NHS environment.
• Extensive knowledge of NHS requirements outlined within the HTM’s/HBN’s
• Significant experience of managing or supporting significant economy-wide change programmes within the public sector.
• Proven track record of successful & sustained Management in an NHS Trust or similar organisation.
• In-depth knowledge in a number of management disciplines (procurement, finance, project management) acquired through training & experience to degree level or equivalent.
• Experience in delivering a programme involving major business & systems change in a multi stakeholder environment across multiple locations.
• Significant experience of procuring & managing the outputs of external advisors
• Substantial experience of contract management.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation as it affects the Health Service environment.
• Knowledge of MICAD IPR
• Experience of complex business case development for investment in the public sector.
• Experience in the delivery of capital projects under the ProCure Framework.

Qualifications & Training

• Master’s degree or equivalent level experience within Building Services Engineering.
• Up-to-date knowledge of HBN & HTM guidance & related Department of Health & Social Care & best practice healthcare estates guidance.
• In-depth knowledge in several management disciplines (procurement, finance, project management) acquired through training & experience to degree level or equivalent.
• Demonstrates a real commitment to working with, involving & consulting patients & other stakeholders in decisions about service delivery.
• Well-developed communication skills - both verbal & written - with the ability to communicate & influence at all levels.
• CIOB.RICS.CEng.
• IIM, BIM.
• Methodology of running a PMO Quality Management & Standards

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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.

Name Simon Eaton Job title Head of Capital Infrastructure Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07721116548

Additional information

Charlotte Brookes

PA to Director of Infrastructure/Office Manager

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Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas.

With three main hospital sites and several additional services, DBTH is one of only five teaching hospitals in Yorkshire. We train 25% of all medical students in the region and 30% of all other healthcare professional students. Employing over 7,000 colleagues, every member of our team contributes to patient care and plays a vital role in our ongoing success.

While we operate across multiple sites, we are proud to foster a strong sense of community and identity, guided by the principles of the DBTH Way. This ensures our organisation is shaped by kindness, respect, and a commitment to supporting one another. Our accessible leadership team encourages every colleague to feel empowered, knowing they have the ability to make a positive difference.

We are proud that many of those in senior positions within the Trust began their careers here. We also celebrate our many long-serving colleagues, including one individual who is still going strong after more than 60 years of dedicated service at DBTH.

It is our goal to equip those who join Team DBTH with the tools and opportunities they need to develop their careers. Whether you spend one year or fifty with us, we are committed to helping you Develop, Belong, and Thrive, Here.