About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Capital Project Managers to join the team delivering the strategically important Newham Fire Safety Programme. Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will take responsibility for allocated capital projects from inception through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and completion, ensuring delivery safely, to programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.You will lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage consultants, contractors and specialist advisors, working closely with clinical, Estates and Facilities teams and senior stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing project briefs and programmes, managing design, procurement, budgets, risk, change and contractual matters, and ensuring appropriate governance and assurance throughout the project lifecycle.The role requires strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage complex interfaces and construction activity within a live acute hospital environment. You will ensure projects meet statutory, regulatory, fire safety and Trust requirements while maintaining patient safety and clinical service continuity.This is an opportunity to deliver complex healthcare capital and fire remediation projects within a high-profile programme.
Main duties of the job
The Capital Project Manager will take responsibility for delivering allocated projects through the full lifecycle, from inception and design through procurement, construction, commissioning and completion. Key responsibilities include managing multidisciplinary design teams, consultants and contractors; developing and monitoring programmes; managing budgets, forecasting and change control; maintaining risk and issue registers; ensuring effective governance and assurance; and providing clear reports and recommendations to senior stakeholders.We are looking for an experienced and confident project manager with a strong background in construction, engineering, estates or the built environment. You will have proven experience delivering complex capital projects to cost and programme, managing multidisciplinary teams and contractors, and working with standard forms of construction contract.Key qualities include strong leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, resolve issues and make informed decisions. You will be organised, proactive and delivery-focused, able to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a complex environment. Knowledge of statutory, regulatory, CDM and health and safety requirements is essential, with healthcare capital experience, particularly within a live acute hospital environment, desirable.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A degree in construction, engineering, building surveying or other built environment specialism, such as building services 5 years relevant professional experience of managing complex projects, coordinating stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, applying appropriate governance and processes, and delivering projects to agreed objectives preferably within the construction industry.
Experience Essential
Experience of construction/built environment project implementation from both in-house design and project management of consultant design teams, including experience in conversion, refurbishment, and new build schemes Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary project management environment.
Skills Essential
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, including proven report writing and presentation skills.
Knowledge Essential
Detailed knowledge of statutory project requirements, including the CDM Regulations and other HSE directives.
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.
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Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Newham University Hospital
London
E13 8SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)