Capital Project Manager

This is a key role responsible for managing a portfolio of capital projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality standards while maintaining full compliance with statutory, regulatory and Trust requirements. The post holder will work closely with clinical, operational and estates colleagues to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to patient care., Manage and deliver a portfolio of capital projects of varying scale and complexity across all Trust sites

Lead projects from briefing, feasibility and business case development through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover

Prepare and manage Project Initiation Documents, programmes, budgets and cash flows

Monitor performance against scope, programme, cost and quality, managing change in line with Trust governance and controls

Act as the main point of contact for clinical, operational and corporate stakeholders, consultants and contractors

Ensure early and ongoing engagement with Infection Prevention & Control, Fire Safety, Health & Safety, Digital and Facilities teams

Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements including CDM Regulations, HTMs, HBNs, Building Safety Act and Trust policies

Manage external consultants and contractors, including performance management and compliance with Control of Contractors procedures

Prepare reports, risk registers and updates for Project Boards and senior stakeholders

Support capital planning activity including annual programme development and the Estates five-year plan

Ensure effective commissioning, handover and post-project evaluation, including documentation and asset information updates

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.