Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Senior Project Manager

The closing date is 27 May 2025

Job summary

This post is a key role within our Estates, Facilities and Capital Projects directorate, and is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational, inclusive values-driven individual, with a strong track record in project and contract management and governance.

The Trust has a number of financially significant capital programmes, consisting of new builds, refurbishments, lifecycle and backlog, delivering priority projects linked to the Trust strategy and addressing Estates statutory compliance and growth.

The post holder will support the department in the procurement, contract development, monitoring and delivery of the entire supply chain for capital projects.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Project Manager role is to support the Director of Estates Facilities & Capital (DOEFC) in the management of the Estates and Facilities department.

To lead the department in managing the Capital Estates programme with The Hospital Company and their associated delivery partners.

To support the DOEFC in the management of the PFI contract and the EBME functions of the Estates Department.

To work closely with internal colleagues, PFI partners and external partners to ensure that all Estate and Facilities implications are considered as part of any service reconfiguration schemes and support the DOEFC in the development of the longer-term Estates strategy for the Trust.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,337 to £74,415 a year per annum inclusive of allowances

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-7187915

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities: -

Estates Capital Procurement

Estates Capital Programme. To lead procurement and contract terms of large capital projects and ensure successful delivery of the Trusts Capital investment programme, ensuring the successful delivery of the Capital Projects. All Projects are to be undertaken in line with the Trusts Estates Capital Procedures.

Liaison to ensure programme delivery to undertake all liaisons with PFI Partners and appointed sub-contractors in the execution of Capital Programme, ensuring the necessary contract variation instructions and Variation documentation is completed in line with Trust and THC requirements.

Consultation and Engagement. To undertake and manage the necessary consultation and engagement with all Divisions and departments to ensure the successful delivery of the capital schemes.

FM services. To ensure the schemes are designed and costed with the provision all FM services considered, so as to ensure the maintenance, lifecycle and safety of the hospital.

Variation process. To ensure all variation agreements include the legal provision with THC as well as managing the internal Trust governance approval processes in line with Standing Financial Instructions at the appropriate levels.

Commissioning of Works. To work with the Estates & Facilities team and end user departments to ensure the successful commissioning of all works.

Capital planning. To work with the DOEFC in developing the Estates Strategy and Site Development Plan to formulate the resultant Capital investment plan for the Trust.

Please see attached job description for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities: -

Estates Capital Procurement

Estates Capital Programme. To lead procurement and contract terms of large capital projects and ensure successful delivery of the Trusts Capital investment programme, ensuring the successful delivery of the Capital Projects. All Projects are to be undertaken in line with the Trusts Estates Capital Procedures.

Liaison to ensure programme delivery to undertake all liaisons with PFI Partners and appointed sub-contractors in the execution of Capital Programme, ensuring the necessary contract variation instructions and Variation documentation is completed in line with Trust and THC requirements.

Consultation and Engagement. To undertake and manage the necessary consultation and engagement with all Divisions and departments to ensure the successful delivery of the capital schemes.

FM services. To ensure the schemes are designed and costed with the provision all FM services considered, so as to ensure the maintenance, lifecycle and safety of the hospital.

Variation process. To ensure all variation agreements include the legal provision with THC as well as managing the internal Trust governance approval processes in line with Standing Financial Instructions at the appropriate levels.

Commissioning of Works. To work with the Estates & Facilities team and end user departments to ensure the successful commissioning of all works.

Capital planning. To work with the DOEFC in developing the Estates Strategy and Site Development Plan to formulate the resultant Capital investment plan for the Trust.

Please see attached job description for further information.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • Degree level or equivalent
  • Higher level qualification in Estates & Facilities management or equivalent.
  • Evidence of recent professional development

Desirable

  • Post Graduate in relevant qualification.
  • Evidence of on-going professional development
  • IWFM qualification (level 5)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Substantial proven developed knowledge of environmental, estates and facilities management.
  • Previous experience of multi-site Estates and Facilities management
  • Knowledge of standard NHS Estates related information returns

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Pre-Standard and Standard Form PFI Contracts
  • Experience in delivering customer-focussed Estates and FM services within a complex and changing environments

Experience

Essential

  • Management of Capital Estates Investment projects and Programmes
  • Management experience at a senior level in an integrated environment and/or facilities function of a complex organisation
  • Experience in using electronic sourcing and purchasing systems
  • Experience in procurement in NHS Estates and Facilities Services

Desirable

  • Experience in operational PFI contract management in a senior position, and experience of PFI market test exercises
  • Experienced in leading multi-disciplinary teams, including setting objectives and performance management.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, verbally and in writing.
  • Able to make decisions quickly from a range of options
  • Able to prioritise and copy with conflicting demands and pressures
  • Ability to develop close working relationships with colleagues in all directorates and professions
  • Ability to persuade/influence at a senior level

Desirable

  • Proven strong financial management background
Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • Degree level or equivalent
  • Higher level qualification in Estates & Facilities management or equivalent.
  • Evidence of recent professional development

Desirable

  • Post Graduate in relevant qualification.
  • Evidence of on-going professional development
  • IWFM qualification (level 5)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Substantial proven developed knowledge of environmental, estates and facilities management.
  • Previous experience of multi-site Estates and Facilities management
  • Knowledge of standard NHS Estates related information returns

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Pre-Standard and Standard Form PFI Contracts
  • Experience in delivering customer-focussed Estates and FM services within a complex and changing environments

Experience

Essential

  • Management of Capital Estates Investment projects and Programmes
  • Management experience at a senior level in an integrated environment and/or facilities function of a complex organisation
  • Experience in using electronic sourcing and purchasing systems
  • Experience in procurement in NHS Estates and Facilities Services

Desirable

  • Experience in operational PFI contract management in a senior position, and experience of PFI market test exercises
  • Experienced in leading multi-disciplinary teams, including setting objectives and performance management.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, verbally and in writing.
  • Able to make decisions quickly from a range of options
  • Able to prioritise and copy with conflicting demands and pressures
  • Ability to develop close working relationships with colleagues in all directorates and professions
  • Ability to persuade/influence at a senior level

Desirable

  • Proven strong financial management background

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Estates

Jeanette Batten

jeanette.batten1@nhs.net

07362393958

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,337 to £74,415 a year per annum inclusive of allowances

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-7187915

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)