Job requirements
Essential
36 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
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Experienced in professional and efficient stakeholder engagement, politically aware
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Ability to instigate operational and procedural change
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Strong commercial awareness, astute and able to pro-actively manage budgets
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Responsible for the planned implementation of the post holders own workload, including junior supporting members of staff where allocated. Competently allocate, monitor and review assigned work(s) to members of staff (internal and external) under your control, checking deliverables are adequately completed.
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Strong ability in managing and developing multi-disciplinary teams
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Experience of competent contract administration (JCT/NEC Forms)
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High level attention to detail
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Strong ability to oversee multiple project performance in ‘real-time’
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Proven capabilities in developing the provision of capital project services to meet high quality standards.
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Ability to perform under pressure, making difficult decisions, whilst ensuring deadlines are met.
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Ability to effectively prioritise own workload and that of team.
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Ability to monitor team performance and ensure consistency in service across the team
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Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
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Effective communicator at all levels, written and verbal, skilled negotiator.
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Able to deal with ambiguity.
- Knowledge
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
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Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
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Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
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Specialist knowledge of effective delivery techniques for successfully delivering capital project services, including the application of commercial tools and techniques, within a large and complex operational environment.
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Knowledge of Estates policies, procedures and codes of practice, and other estates related data in accordance with published and updated NHS & statutory guidelines to ensure compliance with legislation and industry best practice.
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Strong awareness of construction related Health and Safety Regulations.
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Awareness of cross-sector best-practice guidance in the field of capital project delivery.
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Knowledge of working at a strategic level.
- Experience
Minimum of 3 years relevant project management experience at a mid to senior level in a large complex organisation (preferably NHS).
- Experience
Previous experience in managing complex capital projects, within complex operational environments, to time/cost/quality and within budget constraints.
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Capital project procurement experience
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Experience of delivering complex projects, new build and refurbishment, within a similar organisation
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Thorough understanding of the construction process, project/brief and business case development, through to post occupancy evaluation (whole project lifecycle)
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Ability to identify and implement ‘best practice’ project procedures
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Experience in managing a diverse workforce
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Experience in annual planning and business planning processes
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Financial and budget management experience
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Previous experience of working at a senior level in the NHS or a similar large organisation to deliver high value projects within complex operational environments
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Demonstrable experience of managing and implementing change
- Qualifications
Professional / academic qualification at Degree level or equivalent in a related field, plus specialist knowledge across the range of capital project ‘best practice’ and standards, regulations and compliance acquired through post-graduate experience and further training, which is masters equivalent level.
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Evidence of continuing personal and professional development in construction related disciplines
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
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Experienced in ‘high-level’ planning and organisational skills
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Experience with working with large Tier 1 and Tier 2 principal contractors
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Strong people skills including experience of dealing with complex industrial relations issues.
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Ability to develop and implement innovative and flexible solutions to resolve workplace issues and improve performance.
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Programme management experience.
- Knowledge
Specialist knowledge of Mandatory and Statutory Regulations relating to the provision of capital project services within a health environment.
- Experience
Experience of the design, development, implementation and integration into large estate/facilities management systems (e.g. ICT, Asset Management/Maintenance)
- Qualifications
Further management/leadership or relevant professional qualifications e.g. Chartered Status CIOB/RICS/APM
Job overview
Capital Projects Manager
Band 8A
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Capital Projects Manager to join our Estates and Facilities team here at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. Reporting to the Head of Capital, you will lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital, refurbishment, and backlog maintenance projects. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the Trust’s estate strategy, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and governance.
Main duties of the job
As Capital Projects Manager, you will manage a team of project professionals and oversee the full project lifecycle from inception to completion. Working closely with clinical, operational and estates colleagues, you will deliver a range of capital schemes including new builds, refurbishments and infrastructure improvements across the Trust.
You will provide leadership to internal and external project teams, manage budgets and risks, ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and support the development of annual capital plans and long-term estate objectives. The role also requires strong stakeholder engagement, performance monitoring and the identification of opportunities to improve service delivery, efficiency and value for money.
Our Estates and Facilities team is committed to creating modern, safe and sustainable healthcare environments that support outstanding patient care. As part of a forward-thinking organisation, you will have the opportunity to influence strategic estate developments, drive innovation and contribute to major transformation programmes that will shape the future of our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
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This advert is for Capital Projects Manager with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Ashton-under-Lyne, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Project manager role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 PA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Nov 2026.
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