About this role
Job summary
The post holder will support the Head of Development and Pre-Construction and Compliance Manager with delegated responsibility for Capital Projects.
The post holder will develop and maintain good relationships and clear lines of communication with Project Delivery PM, Project Stakeholders, Estate colleagues, Clinicians, Directorate Managers, Senior Managers, together with any appointed Consultants and Contractors in connection with any project work.
Main duties of the job
Senior Estates and Capital Projects professional with extensive experience delivering complex, high-value construction projects (up to £20m) within highly regulated environments. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of UK construction legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, Building Safety Act, and Health & Safety legislation, with a strong track record of ensuring full compliance across all project stages.
Specialist expertise in healthcare construction requirements, including application of NHS guidance, Health Building Notes (HBNs), Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), and infection prevention and control standards. Experienced in translating clinical and operational needs into compliant design briefs and technical specifications, ensuring safe, functional, and patient-centred environments.
Proven ability to act as Client representative under statutory regulations, managing design teams, contractors, and consultants to deliver compliant, high-quality outcomes. Strong understanding of risk management, governance frameworks, and regulatory reporting, ensuring projects meet both legal obligations and organisational standards.
A confident leader and communicator, skilled in influencing senior stakeholders, resolving complex compliance challenges, and embedding best practice in construction safety and estate development within healthcare settings.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for more details on the job role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification Essential
Registered Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or equivalent demonstrable experience and working towards chartered status (CEng) Registered intermediate level membership of relevant Professional body (LCIBSE, ACIBSE etc) or demonstrable equivalent experience, working towards full member status of relevant professional body (MCIBSE, MIHEEM, MIET etc) Educated to or experience equivalent to Degree level in Building Services Engineering or comparable demonstrable experience Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
Chartered in relevant organisation (CEng) Full member status of relevant professional body (MCIBSE, MIHEEM, MIET etc) HM Treasury Better Business Cases Foundation or similar Project/ Programme Management Qualification
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Successful track record of working in Property Investment and Improvement role within an environment of comparable scale and complexity Extensive specialist knowledge in managing clients, contractors and consultants Experience of leading a team of professionals Experience of delivering value for money / efficiency related changes Successful track record of working in high performing teams, delivering challenging targets and achieving results. The ability to demonstrate knowledge across the Estates and Facilities Portfolio
Desirable
Be conversant with Government Soft Landings (GSL) Experience/knowledge of working in a health service environment Be conversant with HTMs, HBNs, Building Regulations and other relevant industry legislation and guidance documents.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)