About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager (temporary position) working in the Capital Team at the main hospital site. This role is vital in shaping the spaces where care happens. You will help create environments that feel safe, modern and supportive for patients, staff and visitors. Every project you deliver - whether a refurbished ward, upgraded ventilation system or new clinical space will directly improve someone's experience at the hospital.
This is a role for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity, collaborating with passionate clinical teams and delivering on tangible results that make a difference.
Main duties of the job
To manage allocated capital works. To support directly employed staff and external specialists as and when required to complete projects on time and within budget.
To ensure that projects are completed in an efficient and effective manner so as to provide the highest possible standards of service delivery within the resources allocated, ensuring statutory compliance.
To assist the Head of Capital to maintain and develop the estate to ensure a safe and appropriate environment for the delivery of patient care, when not engaged in capital works.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join Team QEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At the QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this role see attached job description and person specification for details and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Health Technical Memoranda and Health Building Notes. Building regulations. Construction and design management regulations and supporting documentation. National building and engineering contracts. Use of CAD systems.
Desirable
NHS Procurement procedures for contractors. Familiar with the P23 scheme.
Skills and membership Essential
Project Management membership. Able to work at height using ladders and scaffold. Able to work in confined spaces. Able to work in dusty areas. A current driving licence.
Desirable
Willing to build skills through additional training.
Experience Essential
Completion of a structural training programme in building/engineering to membership or associate level. Experience within a senior management post. Proven experience in project management, contract administration and engagement of consultants of all disciplines.
Desirable
Experience of working in the NHS at a senior level.
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 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Trust
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)