Senior Project Manager

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed healthcare institution is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee capital projects. The candidate must have a strong background in healthcare project management, financial reporting, and commissioning of facilities. Responsibilities include managing complex projects, providing expert advice, and supporting senior management. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from £72,921 to £83,362 per annum with the opportunity for career development.

Benefits

Dynamic working environment

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in healthcare project management.
• Proven track record in commissioning healthcare projects.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Projects in managing the Capital Estates Programme.
• Provide expert advice on construction and estates projects.
• Manage a portfolio of projects from £30K to £100M.

Skills

Asbestos awareness

High order leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

High analytical skills

Financial awareness and reporting

Highly proficient in MS Project

Education

BSc or BEng Degree in Engineering or Construction

Masters Degree in Engineering or Construction

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a self‑motivated and well‑organised enthusiastic Senior Project Manager to join the busy Capital Project team based in Chelsea. There will also be a requirement to travel to Sutton as often as required as many capital projects are located there and there is a possibility of being Sutton based.

The post holder will have significant experience in healthcare project management, financial reporting and cash flow forecasts for capital projects. The post holder will have a proven track record in equipping and operational commissioning of healthcare projects and be routinely required to deliver expert advice and communicate complex information effectively to Trust directors, senior managers, clinical staff, and external consultants.

The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the operational maintenance staff demonstrating the ability to work under pressure and prioritise the workload in order to meet key deadlines.

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then please assume you have not been short‑listed for interview on this particular occasion.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Main duties of the job

To support the Director of Projects and Estates in managing the Capital Estates Programme.

Professionally accountable for estates project construction and implementation of delegated schemes within the Trust's Investment Programme to improve the environment for patients and staff.

• To work as a specialist professional as part of the Projects Department.
• To provide expert specialist and professional construction and estates projects advice to other Estates staff, Directors, Senior Management, Trust Boards and external agencies.
• To independently manage a portfolio of complicated delegated projects from £30 K to £100 M from inception to completion, including project management, design, contract administration, site supervision and commissioning under the Trust Capital Programme.
• To appoint and manage external professional consultants within an authorised budget as a Budget Holder.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world‑leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services.

We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on‑going achievements.

Details

Date posted: 28 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8b

Salary: £72,921 to £83,362 a year per annum inc HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 282‑E1040

Job locations:

• Royal Marsden Chelsea, Fulham Road, Chelsea, SW3 6JJ
• Sutton, Surrey (potential)

Job responsibilities

• To contribute to the strategic development of the Trust Wide Estate and act as an expert advisor for the service.
• To provide professional advice.
• To establish and review effective management systems and to implement systems and processes.
• To participate in the preparation of business cases.
• To be responsible for the preparation of Board Reports.
• To lead in the preparation of progress reports.
• To present to the Trust boards, Divisional groups and Departments as required.
• To carry out full surveys and preparations of drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• To monitor costs of a portfolio of projects.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• Essential: A BSc or BEng Degree in Engineering or a Construction discipline and a Masters Degree in Engineering or a Construction discipline. Or a BSc or BEng with demonstrable extensive Senior Management Experience in a similar organisation. Or a BSc or BEng with membership of a professional institution such as RICS, RIBA, CIBSE, CIOB, IMechE or IET.
• Desirable: Management qualification. Membership of a professional institution such as RICS, RIBA, CIBSE, CIOB, IMechE or IET. PRINCE 2 or relevant APM Qualification. Record of Continued Professional Development.

Experience

• Extensive demonstrable pre‑qualification practical experience in project management in a relevant and appropriate Health Service environment.
• Extensive demonstrable pre‑qualification experience in the commissioning of new Health Service facilities in an NHS environment including design, specification, project management and contract administration.
• Successful leadership in a large health organisation.
• Procurement management, including goods and supplies, service contracts etc.
• Multi‑stakeholder contract negotiation, procurement and management.
• Managing multi‑disciplinary relationships in a relevant organisational setting.

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge

• Asbestos awareness.
• High order leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High level literacy skills.
• Ability to conceptualise and persuade.
• High analytical skills.
• Radical Management and Performance Change capabilities.
• Ability to work with complexity and ambiguity, e.g., around professional and managerial imperatives.
• Political awareness.
• Financial awareness and reporting specific to Capital Building Projects.
• Experience of managing budgets.
• Highly proficient use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Highly proficient use of MS Project, Asta Project or similar.
• Proficient in management of formal construction contracts, NEC/JCT.

Desirable

• Knowledge of current Building Regulations and LFCDA specifications.
• Certificated BTEC training achieved in Medical Gas AP.
• NHS Experience.
• Use/awareness of AutoCad.
• Ability and desire to learn new skill.

Communication Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience of presenting scheme proposals to Senior Trust management.
• Experience of coordinating external consultant teams.
• Experience of managing contentious situations.
• Experience of liaising with Statutory bodies.

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.

Employer details

Employer name: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address:

• Royal Marsden Chelsea, Fulham Road, Chelsea, SW3 6JJ

Contact URL: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden