Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager (Construction)
Band: 8b
Location: On-site (full working week)
Directorate: Estates & Capital Projects
Contract: Fixed Term / Permanent (subject to approval)

We are seeking an experienced Band 8b Project Manager (Construction) to lead the delivery of complex, high-value capital and estates projects within a live NHS healthcare environment. This is a senior role requiring proven expertise in managing the full construction project lifecycle
, from feasibility and business case development through to delivery, handover and post‑project evaluation.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for multi‑million‑pound schemes
, leading multidisciplinary teams, managing consultants and contractors, and ensuring strict compliance with NHS standards, CDM regulations, health & safety legislation, governance frameworks and statutory requirements
.

• Lead and deliver complex NHS capital construction projects to time, cost, quality and safety standards
• Manage the end‑to‑end project lifecycle
  , including feasibility studies, business cases, procurement, construction and handover
• Act as Client Project Manager
  , overseeing external consultants, designers and contractors
• Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations
  , HTMs, HBNs, NHS governance, health & safety and statutory obligations
• Provide strong leadership to multidisciplinary teams and internal stakeholders
• Manage project budgets, risk registers, programme controls and reporting to senior governance groups
• Ensure projects are delivered with minimal disruption to clinical and operational services
• Lead stakeholder engagement with clinicians, estates teams, finance, procurement and external partners
• Support assurance processes, audits and gateway reviews

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Substantial experience delivering NHS capital construction projects at a senior level
• Proven delivery of complex, multi‑million‑pound schemes within occupied healthcare environments
• Strong knowledge of construction project management methodologies
  , CDM, health & safety and NHS governance
• Experience leading and managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Ability to work on‑site throughout the working week (remote working only in exceptional circumstances)
• Eligibility for engagement via CCS Framework – Lot 6

• This role is Band 8b (Agenda for Change), dependent on demonstrable NHS experience
• On‑site presence is required throughout the working week
• Procurement and engagement must be via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Lot 6