Senior Project Manager

Seymour John Ltd; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in South West England seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead major capital projects that will transform the hospital estate. This permanent role requires a degree-level education and a PRINCE2 or equivalent qualification. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in healthcare project management and excellent stakeholder engagement skills, aiming to deliver meaningful change for patients and staff. Flexible working options available, salary at Band 8a.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading complex capital projects within healthcare or public sector settings.
• Collaborative leader with a commitment to excellence, inclusion, and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major capital projects aligned to the hospital's masterplan.
• Develop and maintain programme documentation including business cases, risk registers, and benefits frameworks.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across clinical, operational, and external partners.

Skills

Leadership in complex projects

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Budget management

Strong communication

Education

Degree-level education

PRINCE2 or equivalent

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Organisation: NHS Acute Trust

Location: South West England, with flexible working options

Salary: Band 8a

Closing date: 12:00 noon on Friday 24th October 2025

About Us

This NHS organisation is delivering a bold estates transformation programme to support its clinical, people, and organisational strategies. With a focus on inclusive, future‑ready environments, the Strategic Estates team plays a pivotal role in shaping the hospital's long‑term vision and infrastructure.

Join Our Team

We're seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major capital projects and initiatives across the hospital estate. This is a high‑impact, permanent role offering the opportunity to drive transformation and deliver meaningful change for patients, staff, and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major capital projects aligned to the hospital's masterplan
• Develop and maintain programme documentation including business cases, risk registers, and benefits frameworks
• Manage stakeholder engagement across clinical, operational, and external partners
• Chair project boards and working groups, ensuring governance and accountability
• Oversee budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure delivery to scope and quality
• Capture lessons learned and embed continuous improvement across the programme

Ideal Candidate

• Degree‑level education with PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification
• Proven experience in leading complex capital projects within healthcare or public sector settings
• Skilled communicator with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and present to senior audiences
• Strong planning, budgeting, and analytical skills
• Collaborative leader with a commitment to excellence, inclusion, and service improvement

Recruitment Timetable

Closing date for applications: Friday 24th October 2025 – 12 noon

Contact Us

For more information and a detailed 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