Capital Project Manager

Are you an experienced construction or estates professional looking to manage projects that make a real difference to patient care?

We are looking for a motivated Capital Project Manager to join our Estates Development and Technical Services (EDTS) team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You'll lead a varied portfolio of capital and backlog maintenance projects from initial feasibility through design, procurement, construction and handover, helping to improve healthcare environments across Berkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on projects that directly support clinical services while developing your professional expertise within an Outstanding NHS Trust. You'll collaborate with clinical teams, estates professionals, external consultants and contractors to deliver safe, compliant and high-quality healthcare facilities.

Based at St Mark's Hospital, Maidenhead, this is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week). We support flexible working where service needs allow, including opportunities for hybrid working.

Lead the delivery of capital and backlog maintenance projects from feasibility through to completion.

Prepare surveys, feasibility studies, cost estimates, specifications and tender documentation.

Produce and amend technical drawings using AutoCAD and associated design software.

Manage contractors, consultants and project budgets, ensuring compliance with JCT/NEC contracts.

Monitor construction works, quality, programme and commissioning activities.

Work closely with clinical users and specialist stakeholders including Infection Prevention, Fire Safety, Building Control and Authorising Engineers.

Ensure projects comply with statutory legislation, NHS guidance, HTMs, HBNs and Trust procedures.

Support the maintenance of the Trust's MiCAD estate information and occupancy systems.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority

Committed to providing good quality, safe services

Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

Flexible working options to support work-life balance

27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development opportunities

‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles

Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services

Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants

Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality

Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave

Free parking across Trust sites

The “must haves” for this role:
Experience of successfully managing construction or building projects through feasibility, design and delivery.

Excellent technical knowledge of construction, building services and AutoCAD, together with experience of preparing technical specifications and contract documentation.

Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle, together with a commitment to delivering high-quality projects that improve healthcare environments.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: John Ross on 07766 160568 or email john.ross@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.