Site Project Director

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Great Yarmouth is seeking an accomplished Site Project Director to oversee the design and construction of a flagship hospital. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, and maintaining high quality and safety in the project execution. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have proven experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects. Competitive salary and flexible working patterns offered.

Qualifications

• Proficient in project management tools and software.
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and construction phases.
• Manage relationships with technical teams and external partners.
• Ensure project meets quality, safety, and value standards.

Skills

Project management methodologies

MS Project

Primavera

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, or 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 minimise 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.

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’ll manage multidisciplinary teams, external advisors, and contractors, ensuring the project meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and value for the NHS.

Person Specification

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Experience in managing large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Skills: 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 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit https://www.ukvisasandimmigration.gov.uk/current skilled worker sponsorship. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: https://www.ukvisa.gov.uk/Criminal-record-checks-for-overseas-applicants/.

Employer details

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

JPUH, Lowestoft Rd, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LA

Employer's website: https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/

Details

Date posted: 15 Ionawr 2026

Pay scheme: Other

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