The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Head of Capital Projects

The closing date is 05 Medi 2025

Job summary

Were looking for a motivated and skilled professional to join us as Deputy Head of Capital Projects, supporting the strategic delivery of our estate strategy. In this pivotal role, you will lead the planning and execution of major capital programmes, ensuring the effective development and management of our land, buildings, and sites.

Reporting directly to the Director of Estates & Facilities, youll be instrumental in delivering projects that make a lasting impact on our organisation and the communities we serve. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful change, wed love to hear from you.

This role is full time, Monday-Friday

Main duties of the job

As Deputy Head of Capital Projects, you will lead and coordinate the Trusts long-term capital planning, including the development and delivery of the one-to-five-year capital investment plan. You will provide leadership in implementing the estate strategy, overseeing all aspects of site and building design, procurement, and the delivery of major capital projects within agreed timescales and budgets.

The role supports both strategic and local health planning by ensuring these priorities are reflected in estate strategies and capital schemes. You will also contribute to the corporate management of land and property assets, including maintaining the buildings database, managing leases and licences, and ensuring accurate statutory property returns. In addition, you will oversee the delivery of backlog maintenance and statutory compliance programmes, manage and develop a multidisciplinary team, and support the Trusts Carbon Net Zero strategy through sustainability initiatives. The role also involves leading corporate commissioning and decommissioning projects to ensure the safe and effective transition of estate assets.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Date posted

29 Awst 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-08-050

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent project management skills to drive through solutions to a timely and positive conclusion
Able to interpret and implement corporate and national policy in relation to building standards (HBNs, HTMs, British Standards, BREEAM etc).
A good understanding of Policies, practices and procedures. And how these affect the NHS

Desirable

Skills in the development of plans, policies and long term strategies which are likely impact on other parts of the organisation
An excellent understanding of procurement processes, frameworks, and tendering processes

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent qualification in building, construction, engineering, or major capital development, or willingness to work towards this if not already held.
Post-graduate experience in a senior project management role within estates or capital development, demonstrating specialist knowledge of building and infrastructure projects.
Project management qualification or equivalent experience at postgraduate level (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner), with proven use of recognised project management tools.
Evidence of ongoing professional development and active membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., RICS, CIBSE, CIOB, APM).

Experience

Essential

Significant experience leading complex, high-value, or sensitive capital projects from inception to delivery.
Demonstrable experience working strategically with senior colleagues and external partners to deliver organisational goals.
Experience ensuring compliance with technical standards, policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
Proven ability to coordinate projects, monitor progress, and report effectively to senior management.
Handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent project management skills to drive through solutions to a timely and positive conclusion
Able to interpret and implement corporate and national policy in relation to building standards (HBNs, HTMs, British Standards, BREEAM etc).
A good understanding of Policies, practices and procedures. And how these affect the NHS

Desirable

Skills in the development of plans, policies and long term strategies which are likely impact on other parts of the organisation
An excellent understanding of procurement processes, frameworks, and tendering processes

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent qualification in building, construction, engineering, or major capital development, or willingness to work towards this if not already held.
Post-graduate experience in a senior project management role within estates or capital development, demonstrating specialist knowledge of building and infrastructure projects.
Project management qualification or equivalent experience at postgraduate level (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner), with proven use of recognised project management tools.
Evidence of ongoing professional development and active membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., RICS, CIBSE, CIOB, APM).

Experience

Essential

Significant experience leading complex, high-value, or sensitive capital projects from inception to delivery.
Demonstrable experience working strategically with senior colleagues and external partners to deliver organisational goals.
Experience ensuring compliance with technical standards, policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
Proven ability to coordinate projects, monitor progress, and report effectively to senior management.
Handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

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.