Job summary
The New Hospital Programme is more than building hospitals, it's a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in England. We're delivering over 40 new hospitals that will be modern, sustainable and built around the needs of patients and staff.
We're looking for people who care about purpose, who thrive in complex environments and who want to help deliver change at scale for future generations.
Main duties of the job
We're looking for a bold, strategic leader who can join us as an Industrialisation Director. Post holder will play a pivotal role in standardising and streamlining the entire Hospital 2.0 design process, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and innovation across every project.
Post holder will be responsible:
- Define priorities for the industrialisation strategy and lead the evaluation of feedback to continuously improve delivery.
- Collaborate with Market Engagement and Supply Chain teams to review and refine prioritised industrialisation products.
- Establish clear accountabilities and ways of working with Commercial for supply chain-driven Hospital 2.0 products and spaces.
- Identify and communicate opportunities to optimise Hospital 2.0 designs through strategic engagement with the supply chain.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Please note that the grade for this post is ESM 1.
For more information on the NHP programme
Due to ongoing organisational change and developments, aspects of this role may be subject to change.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and understand that NHS England is currently undergoing a consultation process to finalise its structure, which may impact this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Please note that the grade for this post is ESM 1.
For more information on the NHP programme
Due to ongoing organisational change and developments, aspects of this role may be subject to change.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and understand that NHS England is currently undergoing a consultation process to finalise its structure, which may impact this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field
- Professional certifications in relevant areas such as project management, sustainability, or healthcare design/building standards
- Membership in professional organisations related to architecture, engineering, construction, or healthcare design and construction, such as the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Desirable
- Inclusion in relevant industry networks and associations that focus on innovation, sustainability, or healthcare facility design and construction
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in large, complex projects and programmes
- Extensive experience working in technical design and assurance
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, materials, and systems, including modern methods of construction (MMC).
- Technical expertise in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and application in major programmes
- Understanding of latest building planning and design requirements
- Proven track record of the delivery of manufacturing and construction processes to time and budget in the public or private sector
- Understanding of digital technologies and their applications in the construction industry
Desirable
- Understanding of technical assurance gateways and reviews
Skills, Attributes & Abilities
Essential
- Strong leadership and management skills to oversee a team and collaborate effectively with stakeholders
- Ability to think strategically and translate transformational standards and policies into practical design solutions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with industry partners, suppliers, and internal teams
- Negotiation and influencing skills to engage industry partners and drive co-creation processes
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess demand, evaluate different design options, and drive innovation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field
- Professional certifications in relevant areas such as project management, sustainability, or healthcare design/building standards
- Membership in professional organisations related to architecture, engineering, construction, or healthcare design and construction, such as the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Desirable
- Inclusion in relevant industry networks and associations that focus on innovation, sustainability, or healthcare facility design and construction
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in large, complex projects and programmes
- Extensive experience working in technical design and assurance
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, materials, and systems, including modern methods of construction (MMC).
- Technical expertise in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and application in major programmes
- Understanding of latest building planning and design requirements
- Proven track record of the delivery of manufacturing and construction processes to time and budget in the public or private sector
- Understanding of digital technologies and their applications in the construction industry
Desirable
- Understanding of technical assurance gateways and reviews
Skills, Attributes & Abilities
Essential
- Strong leadership and management skills to oversee a team and collaborate effectively with stakeholders
- Ability to think strategically and translate transformational standards and policies into practical design solutions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with industry partners, suppliers, and internal teams
- Negotiation and influencing skills to engage industry partners and drive co-creation processes
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess demand, evaluate different design options, and drive innovation
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
