Associate Director of Capital Projects and Infrastructure

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional senior leader to join our Estates and Facilities Team as Associate Director of Capital Projects and Infrastructure. This is a strategically important role responsible for the planning, governance and delivery of the Trust's capital investment programme, supporting the development of modern healthcare facilities and infrastructure that enable outstanding patient care. Reporting to the Group Director and Capital Projects & Infrastructure, you will lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital projects, infrastructure investment, property matters and strategic redevelopment programmes. You will provide expert advice to executive and operational leaders, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and provide maximum value for patients, staff and the organisation., The Associate Director of Capital Projects and Infrastructure will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Trust's capital programme, ensuring investment supports clinical priorities, statutory compliance, operational resilience and long-term organisational objectives. The postholder will:

• Lead the development, prioritisation and delivery of the Trust's capital projects and infrastructure programmes.
• Provide executive-level assurance regarding programme performance, governance, risk, finance and compliance.
• Oversee business case development, project approval processes and capital planning activities.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, external consultants and construction partners.
• Provide strategic leadership for property, estate redevelopment and infrastructure investment initiatives.
• Develop strong relationships with clinical, operational and corporate stakeholders to ensure capital investments support service improvement objectives.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to wider organisational strategy, transformation programmes and long-term estate planning activities.
  
  We are looking for an experienced capital, estates or infrastructure professional with a proven track record of leading complex programmes within large and challenging environments. You will bring strong strategic thinking, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through change and delivery., Applicants should demonstrate significant experience of managing complex capital programmes, excellent leadership and communication skills, strong financial and commercial awareness, and the ability to influence at senior organisational levels.
  
  We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group, a partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners. By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of. We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool! Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.