Job Summary
The post holder will support the Project Delivery Manager with delegated responsibility for Capital Projects.
They will develop and maintain good relationships and clear communication with Estate colleagues, Clinicians, Directorate Managers, Senior Managers, and appointed Consultants and Contractors in connection with any project work.
- Employer: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Job Title: Project Officer
- Location: United Kingdom
- Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change – Band 6
- Reference Number: 179-7438888-F
- Closing Date: 02 October 2025
Main Duties of the Job
Management of delegated Capital Projects.
Appointment and management of contract staff delivering capital projects, ensuring compliance with Trust policies (e.g. H&S, HR, GDPR).
Responsibility for Non-Staff Expenditure – Capital Project Budgets up to £5M.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
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 us. By our patients. By our community.
The Trust provides high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. Care and treatment are delivered in hospital, at home, and in community settings.
West Suffolk Hospital
Located in Bury St Edmunds, the hospital provides acute and secondary care services including:
Emergency department
Maternity and neonatal services
Day surgery unit
Eye treatment centre
Macmillan unit
Children’s ward
It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Community Services
Adult and paediatric community services are provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, including:
Nursing
Therapy
Specialist care
Ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation (some at Newmarket Community Hospital)
The Trust values fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork. With nearly 5,000 staff from around the world, it aims to be a great place to work and supports diversity, inclusion, and individuality.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job Description
Responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for role responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential:
Educated to Degree level in a Construction or Property Discipline or comparable experience.
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
Desirable:
Working towards chartered status (MCIOB, MRICS, MCIBSE, M.Arb etc.).
Formal Project Management Qualification.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential:
Successful track record in Property Investment and Improvement.
Knowledge in managing clients, contractors, and consultants.
Experience delivering value for money/efficiency-related changes.
Knowledge across the Estates and Facilities Portfolio.
Desirable:
Experience/knowledge of the health service environment.
Experience of leading a team of professionals.
Experience in high-performing teams achieving challenging targets.
Skills & Abilities
Essential:
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent report writing skills.
Ability to work with and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
Ability to represent the Trust internally and externally.
Attention to detail and high accuracy.
Organised approach to work.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Ability to solve problems and implement solutions.
Ability to collate and interpret information and apply policies.
PC literate, including office and design packages (e.g. AutoCAD).
Strong planning and prioritisation skills.
Desirable:
Ability to lead change where required.
Personal Qualities
Essential:
Dedicated and committed.
Flexible and adaptable to change.
Patient and Quality focused.
Professional approach.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications are welcome from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK.
From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country where they have lived continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.
How to Apply
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