Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Capital Projects

Multi-site (Surrey & Slough) | 6 months (temp to perm) | £40.00 per hour

A senior leadership opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a large NHS organisation’s Capital Projects team. This role will lead the delivery of a significant capital programme across a complex, multi-site estate.

The Role

You will take strategic and operational responsibility for a portfolio of capital projects, leading a team of project managers and ensuring successful programme delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

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• Leading the delivery of capital projects ranging from minor works to multi-million-pound developments
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• Managing and developing a team of Project Managers and overseeing performance
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• Driving the capital programme, including new builds, refurbishments, and backlog maintenance
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• Leading estate strategy development and long-term capital planning
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• Overseeing business case development and capital budget management
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• Providing expert advice to senior stakeholders, including executive teams and boards
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• Managing consultants, contractors, and external partners
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• Ensuring compliance with governance, legislation, and health & safety standards
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• Deputising for the Head of Projects where required
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About You

You will be a senior capital projects professional with strong leadership, strategic, and technical capability.

Essential:

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• Degree (or equivalent) in construction, engineering, surveying, or related discipline
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• Significant experience managing capital projects and estate development programmes
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• Proven track record in a senior or leadership role
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• Strong financial and budget management experience
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• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
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Desirable:

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• Professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB, RIBA, CIBSE)
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• Experience within healthcare or public sector environments
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• Knowledge of NHS capital investment processes
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• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in complex environments
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