About this role
Job summary
Reporting to the Director of Estates & Facilities you will plan and execute the delivery of all Property change projects, including those driven by operational change, asset lifecycle replacement, minor works or major construction projects, within Operational properties.
You will be a senior leader in Property, with responsibility to contribute to the development of the Property Directorate working with senior leaders across the Trust. You will be responsible for driving and delivering the Property Implementation Plan to support the Trust's strategy through investment projects and making the best use of available funds.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Director of Estates & Facilities and working closely with property colleagues and Stakeholders across the Trust to advise on all matters affecting the delivery and governance of property projects, including the development of required business cases ensuring a clear link to the Strategy. Working with property colleagues to create and implement a strategic plan for the delivery of projects within the agreed timeframe. Commissioning and managing engagement plans for people impacted by projects and ensuring that are appropriately reflected in the delivery of the project. Ensuring that the project team is appropriately advised on relevant regulatory matters and that projects are compliant with all relevant legislation and Department of Health Guidance. Delivering high quality efficient services through:
Resource management.
Appropriate skills mix.
Relevant reporting and comprehensive assurance.
Regular and close liaison with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) within the Property Departments and Clinical and Operational Leads on matters of policy, service provision and service user safety. Developing an understanding of the importance of designing the best environment for service user and staff safety and positioning the Trust at the forefront of best practice in this area is a key objective.
Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to undertake an:
Assessment centre (virtual) on 3rd June 2026
Interviews will take place on 12th June 2026
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to Masters degree level in a construction related subject or have substantial experience in the delivery of healthcare or equivalent complex and regulated facility projects. Prince 2 or equivalent project management qualification.
Desirable
Membership of a professional surveying, engineering, construction, architectural or similar chartered institute for example RICS, RIBA, CIBSE, CIOB, ICE or CEng or alternative post graduate qualification.
Experience Essential
Extensive experience operating at an equivalent level with a proven track record of shaping and delivering in a complex environment of regulations and diverse Stakeholder groups. Similar experience, within a healthcare environment would be desirable. Experience of governance processes and of developing business cases to support investment proposals and benefits realisation. Experience of simultaneously managing multiple projects. Experience of managing a blended team of directly employed staff, consultants and suppliers to provide an integrated service and seamless delivery. Experience of working with a variety of contract, commercial and procurement methods.
Desirable
Experience at a senior level within the NHS and specifically mental health settings.
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.
Employer details Employer name Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trust Headquarters
18 Mole Business Park
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)