About this role
Job summary Barchester Healthcare is looking for a proactive and detail-driven Property Development Manager to lead the delivery of our development projects ensuring every scheme is completed on time, within budget, and to an exceptional standard. You'll shape specifications, budgets, and programmes, while building strong relationships with external partners to drive successful outcomes across our estate. Need to do: Deliver key elements of the annual development plan, including extensions, WOW projects, refurbishments, and asset improvements Select the most effective project delivery methods to ensure programmes are completed efficiently and cost-effectively Manage project submissions through to senior leadership, including the Senior Property Development Manager and Property Services Director Maintain high standards and meticulous attention to detail at every stage of the project lifecycle Take full ownership of project delivery, managing third-party resources and ensuring accountability Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline processes across property development and design Act as the escalation point for framework consultants, contractors, and suppliers Work closely with framework providers, consultants, and contractors to drive consistency
Main duties of the job Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Property Development Manager who is proactive and detail-driven. This role involves leading the delivery of development projects, ensuring timely completion, budgeting accuracy, and exceptional standards. Key responsibilities include delivering elements of the annual development plan, selecting effective project delivery methods, managing submissions to senior leadership, maintaining high standards, and taking full ownership of project delivery. Additionally, the role involves partnering with cross-functional teams, acting as an escalation point for consultants and contractors, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider, recognized for outstanding performance. It offers a supportive and empowering environment for career development, boasting a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies. The organization is ranked 11th in the Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for in the UK. Barchester values progression opportunities, providing access to a range of retail and leisure discounts, and comprehensive wellbeing support. It is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where employees can thrive and excel in their respective roles.
Job description Job responsibilities
Barchester Healthcare is looking for a proactive and detail-driven Property Development Manager to lead the delivery of our development projects ensuring every scheme is completed on time, within budget, and to an exceptional standard. You'll shape specifications, budgets, and programmes, while building strong relationships with external partners to drive successful outcomes across our estate.
Need to do: Deliver key elements of the annual development plan, including extensions, WOW projects, refurbishments, and asset improvements
Select the most effective project delivery methods to ensure programmes are completed efficiently and cost-effectively
Manage project submissions through to senior leadership, including the Senior Property Development Manager and Property Services Director
Maintain high standards and meticulous attention to detail at every stage of the project lifecycle
Take full ownership of project delivery, managing third-party resources and ensuring accountability
Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline processes across property development and design
Act as the escalation point for framework consultants, contractors, and suppliers
Work closely with framework providers, consultants, and contractors to drive consistency and standardisation in project specifications
Contribute to continuous improvement across internal and external teams
Provide clear, timely reporting to support divisional development committees and Board approvals
Demonstrate progress and compliance throughout each project's development journey
Lead the management of new-build projects when required
Requirements:
Proven experience delivering extensions and refurbishments across a multi-site portfolio, on time and on budget
Strong background working with contractors and property consultants, ideally within the care or health sector
Commercially astute, confident using financial data, and skilled in negotiating and influencing external partners
Able to lead and manage external teams to deliver projects that meet business needs
Knowledge of healthcare building regulations, estates management, and build contracts (JCT, NEC3), plus relevant statutory requirements
REWARDS PACKAGE: Access to a range of retail and leisure discounts Access to a range of wellbeing support and Best Doctors Service Opportunity to develop within a hugely supportive team
Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.
If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Proven experience with extensions and refurbishments, strong background in contracting within the care or health sector, commercially astute, knowledge of healthcare building regulations
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 Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
York
YO30 5PD
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)