About this role
Job summary
To deliver the Trusts capital programme as part of a multi disciplinary team of both external resources and in house staff, on time and within allocated budget.
The Commissioning Manager has the lead responsibility for the development and acceptance of design solutions by the end user and relevant stakeholder groups with a particular focus on infection control input.
The Commissioning Manager will be responsible for coordinating and managing the commissioning period from contractor hand over to user occupation of the ward/department including Inductions and Post Project Evaluation.
Main duties of the job
Manage stakeholder engagement to define project goals and feasibility.
Establish accommodation needs, occupancy, and room relationships.
Determine equipment and service requirements to meet objectives.
Produce and obtain sign-off for room data sheets, ensuring accurate communication to the design team.
Advise on furniture and equipment options, agree on new or transferred items, and prepare detailed schedules for budgeting and procurement.
Liaise on layouts, mark up services for design clarity, and manage engagement through drawing distribution and feedback.
Coordinate commissioning, delivery, and installation of furniture/equipment, ensuring timely supplier performance and compliance with Trust standards.
Arrange staff training, operational policies, and temporary decants. Oversee IT and telecom installations, lock suiting, signage, and security/fire arrangements.
Manage relocation programs, disposal of surplus items, and packaging removal. Lead infection control input, deep cleaning coordination, and contribute to IT system development.
Conduct post-project evaluations for improvement.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level Prince 2
Desirable
Formal project management qualification.
Experience Essential
Extensive relevant experience as a Planning/Commissioning Estates professional. A track record in planning/commissioning major capital construction contracts Extensive project management experience working at the highest level within a large organisation.
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Good interpersonal/communication skills A track record of developing and maintaining good working relationships at all levels in a large organisation Ability to relate to senior clinicians
Personal Qualities Essential
Must be a team player and have personal initiative Must have proven skill in negotiation and ability to persuade others Industrious and versatile, able to work on a diverse range of projects at one time
Other Essential
Valid full driving licence for the UK and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes
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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Coleridge House, Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)