Capital Project Manager

The postholder will lead and manage capital projects from inception through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required clinical, operational and quality standards. They will provide senior management with accurate and timely information on project progress, finances, risks and key decisions. They will work closely with clinical, operational, infection control, estates and finance teams to develop project briefs and business cases, ensuring requirements, risks, costs and operational impacts are fully considered. They will manage project budgets, cash flow, expenditure and forecasts, maintaining appropriate financial controls and compliance with Trust procedures. The postholder will procure and manage consultants, contractors and design teams, overseeing design development and ensuring schemes meet agreed technical, statutory, clinical and financial requirements. They will maintain effective project governance, risk management, reporting, communication and document control throughout the project lifecycle. During construction, they will monitor programme, quality, health and safety, costs and contractor performance, including undertaking site inspections and attending progress meetings. They will manage the interface between construction activities and operational healthcare services, helping to minimise disruption to patients, staff and clinical services. They will lead and coordinate commissioning, snagging, practical completion and handover, ensuring developments are safe and operationally ready before occupation. This will include ensuring defects are addressed and appropriate technical, health and safety and maintenance information is provided. The postholder will maintain and monitor the capital programme, including project milestones, financial forecasts, funding requirements and key risks. They will contribute to the development of the Estate Strategy, capital procedures, policies and quality management arrangements and support continuous improvement across Capital Projects and Estates. The role will ensure compliance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions, procurement requirements, health and safety legislation, NHS requirements and relevant statutory and regulatory standards, while maintaining high standards of professional conduct, financial probity and accountability.