Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Project Manager to join the Capital Planning and Development Team, part of the multi-disciplinary Estates team.
In this role, you will be involved in all engineering and building aspects of assigned projects, from inception to completion, as part of the Trust's Capital Programme. This includes projects across Trust sites and other locations as required.
You will be accountable for projects under your care, assisting senior project managers and overseeing in-house resources, external consultants, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development of high-quality facilities that support excellent patient care. If you have project management experience in a construction, engineering, or healthcare setting and thrive in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.
Location Base - Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date - 26th March 2025
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Capital Planning - supporting strategic development and infrastructure projects.
- Project Feasibility & Brief Development - defining project scopes and objectives.
- Project Delivery - managing major and minor works from initiation to completion.
- Engineering & Building Projects - overseeing technical and turn-key project solutions.
- Project Administration & Contract Management - ensuring compliance with governance and regulations.
- Financial Management - monitoring budgets and expenditure.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Associate Project Manager within the Capital team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure and building projects across the Trust. You will be responsible for managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with financial, technical, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities Project Management & Delivery - Provide specialist construction and estates project advice to Clinical Service Directors, senior management, and other stakeholders.
- Lead smaller projects up to £500K, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Oversee feasibility studies, design development, and cost planning to support funding approvals.
- Coordinate surveys, interpret scale drawings, and ensure projects align with Trust needs.
- Support senior project managers in large-scale capital projects.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement - Act as the main liaison between Estates, Finance, Planning, Operations, and Board-level stakeholders.
- Negotiate with contractors and consultants, managing contractual and financial aspects.
- Engage with clinical teams to translate service requirements into practical project solutions.
- Collaborate with local authorities on planning, building control, and regulatory approvals.
Technical & Compliance Responsibilities - Ensure all designs comply with HTMs, HBNs, British Standards, and CIBSE guidelines.
- Oversee commissioning of technical infrastructure elements, appointing independent testers as required.
- Ensure projects adhere toTrust policies.
- Support operational and technical commissioning to ensure high-quality, safe environments.
Planning & Organisational Skills - Manage project shutdowns and site-wide planning to minimise service disruption.
- Maintain detailed project documentation, including risk registers, progress reports, and financial records.
- Coordinate with external consultants (architects, engineers, surveyors) to ensure project compatibility with existing estates.
Financial & Resource Management - Assist in managing budgets, ensuring financial balance upon project completion.
- Support procurement, tendering, and selection of contractors, ensuring value for money.
- Hold personal delegated financial authority of up to £5K.
Leadership & Team Support - Supervise contractors in line with the Trusts Control of Contractors Policy.
- Provide support and cover for other project managers as needed.
- Assist with IT systems and software used within the department.
Risk Management & Compliance - Maintain project risk registers, escalating issues as necessary.
- Ensure as-built records are up to date and compliant with Trust standards.
- Conduct research on best practices in NHS Estates, Hospital Design, and Project Management.
Additional Information - The role requires regular site visits, including work in confined spaces and exposure to construction environments.
- The post holder must be able to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
- The role involves working with sensitive issues, requiring emotional resilience and strong problem-solving skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the improvement of NHS facilities and patient environments. If you have experience in project management, construction, or estates planning within a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Associate Project Manager within the Capital team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure and building projects across the Trust. You will be responsible for managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with financial, technical, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities Project Management & Delivery - Provide specialist construction and estates project advice to Clinical Service Directors, senior management, and other stakeholders.
- Lead smaller projects up to £500K, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Oversee feasibility studies, design development, and cost planning to support funding approvals.
- Coordinate surveys, interpret scale drawings, and ensure projects align with Trust needs.
- Support senior project managers in large-scale capital projects.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement - Act as the main liaison between Estates, Finance, Planning, Operations, and Board-level stakeholders.
- Negotiate with contractors and consultants, managing contractual and financial aspects.
- Engage with clinical teams to translate service requirements into practical project solutions.
- Collaborate with local authorities on planning, building control, and regulatory approvals.
Technical & Compliance Responsibilities - Ensure all designs comply with HTMs, HBNs, British Standards, and CIBSE guidelines.
- Oversee commissioning of technical infrastructure elements, appointing independent testers as required.
- Ensure projects adhere toTrust policies.
- Support operational and technical commissioning to ensure high-quality, safe environments.
Planning & Organisational Skills - Manage project shutdowns and site-wide planning to minimise service disruption.
- Maintain detailed project documentation, including risk registers, progress reports, and financial records.
- Coordinate with external consultants (architects, engineers, surveyors) to ensure project compatibility with existing estates.
Financial & Resource Management - Assist in managing budgets, ensuring financial balance upon project completion.
- Support procurement, tendering, and selection of contractors, ensuring value for money.
- Hold personal delegated financial authority of up to £5K.
Leadership & Team Support - Supervise contractors in line with the Trusts Control of Contractors Policy.
- Provide support and cover for other project managers as needed.
- Assist with IT systems and software used within the department.
Risk Management & Compliance - Maintain project risk registers, escalating issues as necessary.
- Ensure as-built records are up to date and compliant with Trust standards.
- Conduct research on best practices in NHS Estates, Hospital Design, and Project Management.
Additional Information - The role requires regular site visits, including work in confined spaces and exposure to construction environments.
- The post holder must be able to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
- The role involves working with sensitive issues, requiring emotional resilience and strong problem-solving skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the improvement of NHS facilities and patient environments. If you have experience in project management, construction, or estates planning within a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifiactaions
Essential
- Degree in Building, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering disciplines
- Significant proven experience acquired by working in a similar role within an estates department / construction
- Relevant post-graduate registration/diploma or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Project management accreditation Corporate member of an Institute --- RIBA, RICS, IEE, IIE, CIOB, CIBSE etc.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as project lead
- Experience of leading and managing/motivating professional services team.
- Experience of managing capital budgets for various schemes
Desirable
- Experience of healthcare in estates environment and project delivery Working with NHS capital procurement Experience working in an acute hospital environment
- Undertaking design work in a hospital environment
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Design skills in given discipline
- Project management skills
- Use of Microsoft software
- Excellent written and analytical skills
Desirable
- Building design software packages such as AutoCAD, Revit Microsoft project specifically Or other project management tools
- Health & Safety standards in relation to Building and Construction
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and practical experience to complete building projects of various values
- Knowledge of building and engineering services and general construction design
Desirable
- Familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems
- Good Knowledge of healthcare guidance, HTM's, HBN's and other industry specific guidance
- P21+/P22 knowledge
- Knowledge of NEC and JCT building contracts
- Modern methods of construction
- Net zero carbon / sustainability in construction
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Driving license
- General good health and fitness to meet the demands of the role
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns
- Occupational health clearance
Desirable
- Working accessing building sites to review progress
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work as an individual or as a team member
- Adaptable and imaginative Innovative and enthusiastic
- Ability to organise
- Ability to work under pressure demonstrating the need to react to situations
- Ability to communicate with others at all levels within the organisation and outside the organisation. The ability to explain the impacts and issues relating to a project and make others aware
Desirable
- General computer literacy in spreadsheets etc.
- Lead on the issues that may affect a clinical environment and ensure that all relevant services are aware
- Lead at meetings i.e. Design Teams and User Groups and chair where necessary
Language requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifiactaions
Essential
- Degree in Building, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering disciplines
- Significant proven experience acquired by working in a similar role within an estates department / construction
- Relevant post-graduate registration/diploma or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Project management accreditation Corporate member of an Institute --- RIBA, RICS, IEE, IIE, CIOB, CIBSE etc.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as project lead
- Experience of leading and managing/motivating professional services team.
- Experience of managing capital budgets for various schemes
Desirable
- Experience of healthcare in estates environment and project delivery Working with NHS capital procurement Experience working in an acute hospital environment
- Undertaking design work in a hospital environment
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Design skills in given discipline
- Project management skills
- Use of Microsoft software
- Excellent written and analytical skills
Desirable
- Building design software packages such as AutoCAD, Revit Microsoft project specifically Or other project management tools
- Health & Safety standards in relation to Building and Construction
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and practical experience to complete building projects of various values
- Knowledge of building and engineering services and general construction design
Desirable
- Familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems
- Good Knowledge of healthcare guidance, HTM's, HBN's and other industry specific guidance
- P21+/P22 knowledge
- Knowledge of NEC and JCT building contracts
- Modern methods of construction
- Net zero carbon / sustainability in construction
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Driving license
- General good health and fitness to meet the demands of the role
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns
- Occupational health clearance
Desirable
- Working accessing building sites to review progress
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work as an individual or as a team member
- Adaptable and imaginative Innovative and enthusiastic
- Ability to organise
- Ability to work under pressure demonstrating the need to react to situations
- Ability to communicate with others at all levels within the organisation and outside the organisation. The ability to explain the impacts and issues relating to a project and make others aware
Desirable
- General computer literacy in spreadsheets etc.
- Lead on the issues that may affect a clinical environment and ensure that all relevant services are aware
- Lead at meetings i.e. Design Teams and User Groups and chair where necessary
Language requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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.
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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
