Employer: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Band: Band 7, Agenda for Change
Reference Number: 179-7438866-F
Closing Date: 02 October 2025
Job Summary
The Project Manager will support the Project Delivery Manager with delegated responsibility for Capital Projects.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with Estates colleagues, Clinicians, Directorate Managers, Senior Managers, Consultants, and Contractors.
Managing delegated Capital Projects and overseeing contract staff, ensuring compliance with Trust policies (H&S, HR, GDPR, etc.).
Managing Capital Project Budgets up to £25M.
Main Duties of the Role
Capital Project Delivery Management
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Produce, manage, and maintain all relevant Project Documentation
About West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By the Trust. By patients. By the community.
A busy, friendly rural NHS Trust delivering high-quality care to more than 250,000 people across West Suffolk.
Services provided at West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds include emergency care, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery, eye treatment, Macmillan cancer services, and a children’s ward (500+ beds).
Partner teaching hospital with the University of Cambridge.
Community services offered in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, including nursing, therapy, rehabilitation, and specialist care, with some services delivered at Newmarket Community Hospital.
The Trust employs nearly 5,000 staff from across the world and is committed to fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork. It promotes diversity and inclusivity, encouraging everyone to #BeKnown for who they are.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential:
Full UK Professional Registration (MCIOB, MRICS, MCIBSE, M.Arb, etc.) or equivalent experience
Degree-level education in Construction or Property Discipline (or comparable experience)
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable:
HM Treasury Better Business Cases Foundation or similar Project/Programme Management Qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential:
Proven experience in Property Investment and Improvement roles of comparable scale
Strong knowledge of managing clients, contractors, and consultants
Experience leading professional teams
Delivering value for money/efficiency changes
Track record of achieving results in high-performing teams
Broad knowledge across the Estates and Facilities Portfolio
Desirable:
Familiarity with Government Soft Landings (GSL)
Knowledge of NHS estates environment
Understanding of HTMs, HBNs, Building Regulations, and industry legislation
Skills & Abilities
Essential:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent report writing ability
Ability to lead change and inspire teams
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Problem-solving and policy implementation skills
IT literacy, including AutoCAD and office software
Effective workload planning and prioritisation
Desirable:
Demonstrable leadership qualities
Personal Qualities
Essential:
Inspiring and enthusiastic leader
Dedicated, flexible, and adaptable
Patient and quality focused
Professional approach
Desirable:
Recognised leadership qualities
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: Required
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS): Available for skilled worker visa applicants
UK Registration: Applicants must hold current UK professional registration
Applicants may also need to provide a criminal record certificate from any country lived in for 12+ months within the past 10 years (including dependants).
How to Apply
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