Senior Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Construction Project Manager (Band 8A) to join our Capital Programme team within the Estates Development Division. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the delivery of high‑value, complex construction and redevelopment projects that directly support the Trust's long‑term strategic vision and patient‑focused environments. You will play a key role in shaping, managing and delivering the Trust's Capital Programme—from feasibility through to handover—ensuring world‑class facilities, compliance, and safe, efficient project execution.

• Leading multi‑disciplinary project teams including consultants, architects, engineers, Divisional Managers, senior clinicians, contractors and external advisors.
• Managing the procurement, planning, design and delivery of major capital projects across the Trust portfolio.
• Ensuring projects meet required technical, financial, statutory and safety standards (including CDM, H&S, NHS guidance and Building Regulations).
• Managing budgets and providing detailed financial monitoring, reporting, cost control and audit trails for all allocated schemes.
• Producing complex technical information, specifications, tender documentation and high‑quality reporting.
• Overseeing commissioning, acceptance testing, condition surveys and the provision of as‑fitted documentation.
• Contributing to strategic planning, business cases, feasibility studies and capital development policies.
• Acting as a key communicator with internal and external stakeholders, including Local Authorities and partner organisations.

• Educated to degree level in a construction‑related discipline (e.g., Construction Management, Building Surveying, Engineering or Architecture).
• Specialist knowledge to Master’s level in project management OR the equivalent level of experience.
• Commitment to continued professional development and working towards membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, CIOB, CIBSE, ICE, RIBA).
• Highly developed theoretical and practical knowledge of construction, building services and capital project delivery.

• Senior management experience within construction, estates development, engineering or capital planning.
• Proven track record managing complex, high‑value construction projects from inception to completion.
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams (designers, contractors, advisors, technical specialists).
• Strong experience in procurement processes, contract management and consultant/contractor performance monitoring.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and compare highly complex technical, financial and operational data to make informed decisions.
• Experience working with external advisers such as legal, financial and technical consultants.

• Strong working knowledge of capital planning processes, NHS Capital Investment Manual and procurement frameworks.
• Competence with CAD systems, Microsoft Office and construction documentation.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations, health & safety legislation, risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Commercially astute with a strong understanding of budgetary control and cost management within large‑scale development functions.
• Ability to undertake and interpret building condition surveys, commissioning requirements and technical specifications.

• Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Confident chairing meetings, influencing senior stakeholders and presenting complex information to diverse groups.
• Ability to negotiate, clarify requirements and resolve disputes or technical challenges.
• Able to maintain concentration and performance during frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.

• Demonstrable ability to plan and manage a broad range of complex, long‑term activities.
• Skilled at balancing competing demands, deadlines and stakeholder expectations.
• Versatile, industrious and able to work under pressure whilst maintaining quality standards.

• Knowledge or experience of PFI environments.
• Experience working within a large multi‑skilled organisation (preferably public sector or NHS).
• Flexible approach to working hours and work patterns in line with project needs.
• Strong influencing and persuasion skills with the confidence to lead and inspire others.