Job summary
- Main area
- Estates
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 374-LC8326
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Eastbourne District General Hospital
- Town
- Eastbourne
- Salary
- £57,528 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Project Manager
NHS AfC: Band 8a
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Manager to join our Estates Property & Project Management Department.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of estates and capital developments that directly support the Trust’s clinical and strategic objectives.
Main duties of the job
As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing specific capital projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery to agreed cost, quality, and time parameters.
You will oversee the day-to-day management of projects, including contractors, consultants, and project budgets, ensuring that all deliverables are achieved within agreed constraints and governance frameworks.
Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, you will plan, monitor, and control all aspects of projects to ensure cost-effective, timely, and appropriate solutions that support the Trust’s strategic goals and operational requirements.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Statement on the Use of AI
We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.
Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in Engineering / Construction related subject
- Professional / academic qualification to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of capital development.
Desirable criteria
- Relevant professional or management qualifications e.g. Chartered Status such as RIBA, RICS, CIOB, APM, PMI, etc.
- Project/Programme Management qualification MSP Practitioner, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, APMP, etc.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Professional background including specialist knowledge in one or more of the following areas for at least 5 years: Architecture, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Project Management OR an equivalent level of experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience delivering capital schemes within the NHS.
- Significant and proven/demonstrable experience of management, and of practical experience in project management of delivering complex building projects across large complex sites within an acute hospital healthcare environment or similar
- Significant and proven / demonstrable experience of managing contractors, consultant teams and direct labour staff.
- Managing multi-disciplinary relationships with stakeholders in a relevant organisational setting.
- Understanding of the design development process and key RIBA project stages.
- Demonstrable experience in the commissioning of new facilities including design, specifications, project management and contract administration.
- Experience of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams.
- Facilitating stakeholder briefing and engagement events.
- Project budget control and forecasting skills.
- Understanding of healthcare planning and standards.
- Proficient in management of formal construction contracts e.g. NEC, JCT.
Desirable criteria
- Sound knowledge of corporate governance and an understanding of risk management.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent numerical, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate technical subjects to non-technical people.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings
- Excellent IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project.
- Knowledge of IT applications to design and estate management.
- Ability to organise teams and workload.
- Demonstrate good leadership skills and drive for the development of service.
- Ability to develop long term plans.
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to present information concisely
- Ability to define and prioritise tasks to achieve defined goals.
- Financial management skills.
- Knowledge of project and programme management and risk management methodologies.
- Knowledge of NHS Capital investment Manual.
- Knowledge of industry standard building construction contracts and ability to effectively manage contractual relationships with contractor and consultants.
- Knowledge of current planning legislation and building regulations.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of NHS and OJEU procurement regulations and NHS consultant and contractor frameworks.
- Knowledge of national NHS strategy and policy.
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and monitoring.
- To be flexible and adaptable to change.
- Available to occasionally work un-social hours to meet project requirements.
- Capable to respond and participate in an emergency situation including attendance to declared major incident.
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- Ability to work in a demand driven service requiring high levels of concentration to meet specific project requirements.
- Ability to lead and manage a group of skilled and diverse staff from a variety of professional backgrounds.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
.png "National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark")
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- John Simpson
- Job title
- Programme Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07484 481 134
List jobs with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Administrative Services or all sectors