Site Project Director

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust is seeking an accomplished Site Project Director to oversee the design and construction of a major capital project, at James Paget University Hospital, Gorleston. You will lead multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with the NHP standards, manage external contractors, and drive value engineering. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have substantial experience managing large infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of a flagship hospital scheme.
• Collaborate closely with the Strategic Programme Director.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, external advisors and contractors.
• Ensure the project meets the highest standards of quality, safety and value for the NHS.

Skills

Project management methodologies

MS Project

Primavera

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Job description

Job Summary

Are you an accomplished leader with a passion for delivering transformative healthcare infrastructure? We are seeking a dynamic Site Project Director to spearhead the design and construction of a major capital project as part of the New Hospital Programme (NHP), at James Paget University Hospital, Gorleston.

Main duties of the job

Lead the design and construction phases, managing relationships with technical teams and external partners. Oversee contractual relationships with tier one building contractors and enabling works providers. Develop business cases, control budgets, and ensure compliance with NHP Hospital 2.0 standards and the Building Safety Act. Drive value engineering, manage claims and disputes, and minimize disruption to clinical services. Champion health and safety, training, and professional development for all staff involved.

About Us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Details

• Date posted: 15 January 2026
• Salary: £109,179 to £125,637 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 177-CORP-7693801
• Job location: JPUH, Lowestoft Rd, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LA

Job Description

As Site Project Director, you will lead the planning, execution and delivery of a flagship hospital scheme, working closely with the Strategic Programme Director. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, external advisors and contractors, ensuring the project meets the highest standards of quality, safety and value for the NHS.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of a flagship hospital scheme
• Collaborate closely with the Strategic Programme Director
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, external advisors and contractors
• Ensure the project meets the highest standards of quality, safety and value for the NHS

Person Specification

Education

• Essential: Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Experience

• Essential: Experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects.

Skills

• Essential: Proficient in project management methodologies, tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer Details

• Employer name: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: JPUH, Lowestoft Rd, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LA
• Website: https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/