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Job summary

Main area
Estates Design
Grade
Band 6
Contract
12 months (12-month fixed term contract)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
371-CS382
Employer
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Estates Design - St Marks Hospital, 112 St Marks Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6DU
Town
Maidenhead
Salary
£41,957 - £50,387 per annum (incl. of HCAS)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/07/2026 23:59

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Capital Project Manager

Band 6

Job overview

Are you an experienced construction or estates professional looking to manage projects that make a real difference to patient care?
 
We are looking for a motivated Capital Project Manager to join our Estates Development and Technical Services (EDTS) team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You'll lead a varied portfolio of capital and backlog maintenance projects from initial feasibility through design, procurement, construction and handover, helping to improve healthcare environments across Berkshire.
 
This is an excellent opportunity to work on projects that directly support clinical services while developing your professional expertise within an Outstanding NHS Trust. You'll collaborate with clinical teams, estates professionals, external consultants and contractors to deliver safe, compliant and high-quality healthcare facilities.
 
Based at St Mark's Hospital, Maidenhead, this is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week). We support flexible working where service needs allow, including opportunities for hybrid working.

Main duties of the job

  • Lead the delivery of capital and backlog maintenance projects from feasibility through to completion.
  • Prepare surveys, feasibility studies, cost estimates, specifications and tender documentation.
  • Produce and amend technical drawings using AutoCAD and associated design software.
  • Manage contractors, consultants and project budgets, ensuring compliance with JCT/NEC contracts.
  • Monitor construction works, quality, programme and commissioning activities.
  • Work closely with clinical users and specialist stakeholders including Infection Prevention, Fire Safety, Building Control and Authorising Engineers.
  • Ensure projects comply with statutory legislation, NHS guidance, HTMs, HBNs and Trust procedures.
  • Support the maintenance of the Trust's MiCAD estate information and occupancy systems.

Working for our organisation

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust sites

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The “must haves” for this role:

  1. Experience of successfully managing construction or building projects through feasibility, design and delivery.
  2. Excellent technical knowledge of construction, building services and AutoCAD, together with experience of preparing technical specifications and contract documentation.
  3. Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  4. A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle, together with a commitment to delivering high-quality projects that improve healthcare environments.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: John Ross on  07766 160568 or email [email protected] who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria
  • Degree level or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable criteria
  • Professional registration (RICS, CIOB, RIBA)
  • IOSH or equivalent accredited certificate

Training

Essential criteria
  • Apprenticeship or formal equivalent training
  • Evidence of professional and personal development
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in specific project management techniques e.g. Prince2

Previous Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of managing projects through inception, design, and completion
  • Professional & Technical Knowledge of CAD
Desirable criteria
  • 5 years’ experience of design and building projects.
  • Previous work in healthcare

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Professional and technical knowledge of CAD and relevant IT systems, building, construction, and engineering services
  • Strong planning and organisation skills
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people at varying levels of organisations
  • Team Player
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work
Desirable criteria
  • An understanding of the NHS and its values
  • Financial and budgetary experience
  • Ability to lead, direct and motivate a team
  • Good analytical skills

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Car driver with continued access to a vehicle

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
John Ross
Job title
Head of Estates and EDTS
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07766160568
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