# Programme Manager – Operational Capital > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/programme-manager-operational-capital/ec4e3419-37d1-4a3f-9036-140bc0f598ba - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/programme-manager-operational-capital/ec4e3419-37d1-4a3f-9036-140bc0f598ba.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Dudley - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £66,582 - £77,368 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 0900-1700) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T09:21:39.362Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Midlands/Black_Country/Black_Country_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/familiar_with_roles_responsibilities_associated_with_HS_guidelines_new_Building_Safety_Act_CDM_as_well_as_knowledge_specific_healthcare_guidance_HTMs_HBNs_other_DoH_guidance_You_will_also_have_knowledge_standard_forms_construction_contracts_such_as_N/familiar_with_roles_responsibilities_associated_with_HS_guidelines_new_Building_Safety_Act_CDM_as_well_as_knowledge_specific_healthcare_guidance_HTMs_HBNs_other_DoH_guidance_You_will_also_have_knowledge_standard_forms_construction_contracts_such_as_N-v8002102 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8002102?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Capital Programme Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and successful completion of multiple construction projects aligned to the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trusts Strategy and Capital plan. This is a pivotal role ensuring all estate-related projects are delivered consistently, efficiently, and in full compliance with established governance protocols. Working alongside the existing Capital Programme Manager you will lead a team of Capital Project Managers and Officers to deliver strategic and operational projects and advise on property matters.  Your team will take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they meet operational needs, represent value for money, and support the long-term strategic direction of the organisation. ### Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities - Lead the full project lifecycle for major construction and refurbishment schemes, ensuring robust planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. - Apply consistent project management methodologies aligned to Estate Strategy governance. - Translate stakeholder requirements into effective design solutions, challenging assumptions to ensure operational efficiency and financial viability. - Oversee and coordinate internal teams and external consultants, providing clear leadership in a fast-paced and evolving environment. - Prepare, evaluate, and interpret tender documentation, technical specifications, and design packages. - Ensure compliance with statutory regulations including Planning Law, Building Regulations, Asbestos regulations, and Health & Safety requirements. - Present complex information clearly and confidently to senior leaders, including medical and nursing colleagues. - Promote sustainability and carbon-reduction opportunities across all estate projects. - Manage procurement processes in line with Standing Financial Instructions. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will have responsibility for managing the following: - The selection and appointments process for design teams including professionals such as Architects, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, CDM consultants, Clerks of Works, Contractors, Subcontractors and suppliers to undertake work for the Trust - Ensuring building and engineering construction works, which include various size of contracts are carried out to appropriate standards, quality, cost, time and client satisfaction criteria, from feasibility stage to post completion and assessment stage - Projects are aligned to a compliant procurement process for capital projects in accordance with NHS Estates requirements and Trust SFI’s - Working alongside the Programme Manager for Strategic Capital and Head of Estates to develop and then deliver a risk based annual capital plan as part of a 5-10 year capital programme - Providing professional advice on capital schemes and supporting the Capital Projects Managers and Officers in delivering their dedicated schemes. - Providing advice and guidance on estate, land and property management with an oversight of operational property matters relating to negotiating new leases and licences. Your role sits alongside the Programme Manager for Strategic Capital and together the Programme Managers will: - Provide specialised knowledge - Ensure compliance with current regulations including CDM and the new Building Safety Act. - Provide strategic advice and opportunities around the Trust estate to include Site Development Plans - Provide on an annual basis input to the Estates Strategy as well as supporting long term planning relating to compliance and backlog maintenance. - Provide professional advice and support the development of the annual capital programme.  With an understanding of the challenges associated with financial pressures and risks aligned with backlog maintenance. ## Job Details We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Capital Programme Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and successful completion of multiple construction projects aligned to the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trusts Strategy and Capital plan. This is a pivotal role ensuring all estate-related projects are delivered consistently, efficiently, and in full compliance with established governance protocols. Working alongside the existing Capital Programme Manager you will lead a team of Capital Project Managers and Officers to deliver strategic and operational projects and advise on property matters. Your team will take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they meet operational needs, represent value for money, and support the long-term strategic direction of the organisation. ## Job Description Key Responsibilities Lead the full project lifecycle for major construction and refurbishment schemes, ensuring robust planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Apply consistent project management methodologies aligned to Estate Strategy governance. Translate stakeholder requirements into effective design solutions, challenging assumptions to ensure operational efficiency and financial viability. Oversee and coordinate internal teams and external consultants, providing clear leadership in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Prepare, evaluate, and interpret tender documentation, technical specifications, and design packages. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations including Planning Law, Building Regulations, Asbestos regulations, and Health & Safety requirements. Present complex information clearly and confidently to senior leaders, including medical and nursing colleagues. Promote sustainability and carbon-reduction opportunities across all estate projects. Manage procurement processes in line with Standing Financial Instructions. ## Responsibilities You will have responsibility for managing the following: The selection and appointments process for design teams including professionals such as Architects, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, CDM consultants, Clerks of Works, Contractors, Subcontractors and suppliers to undertake work for the Trust Ensuring building and engineering construction works, which include various size of contracts are carried out to appropriate standards, quality, cost, time and client satisfaction criteria, from feasibility stage to post completion and assessment stage Projects are aligned to a compliant procurement process for capital projects in accordance with NHS Estates requirements and Trust SFI’s Working alongside the Programme Manager for Strategic Capital and Head of Estates to develop and then deliver a risk based annual capital plan as part of a 5-10 year capital programme Providing professional advice on capital schemes and supporting the Capital Projects Managers and Officers in delivering their dedicated schemes. Providing advice and guidance on estate, land and property management with an oversight of operational property matters relating to negotiating new leases and licences. Your role sits alongside the Programme Manager for Strategic Capital and together the Programme Managers will: Provide specialised knowledge Ensure compliance with current regulations including CDM and the new Building Safety Act. Provide strategic advice and opportunities around the Trust estate to include Site Development Plans Provide on an annual basis input to the Estates Strategy as well as supporting long term planning relating to compliance and backlog maintenance. Provide professional advice and support the development of the annual capital programme. With an understanding of the challenges associated with financial pressures and risks aligned with backlog maintenance. ## Person Specification ### n/a **Essential** - Master’s Degree Level or equivalent level of experience in a construction related area to include architecture, chartered surveying, engineering, quantity surveying or equivalent - Membership of RIBA/RICS/CABE/ICE or equivalent - Evidence of continuous personal and professional development in the bulding and construction field - IT literate and trained in AutoCad, MS Project or comparable software **Desirable** - Experience of construction contracts and managing diverse supply chains  Experience of negotiating and managing performance of external contractors and Trust appointed consultants  Significant experience of successfully delivering capital projects  Experience of developing effective networks and strong relationships with stakeholders (the Trust client).  Experience of undertaking public consultations and engagement with statutory bodies such as Planners and Building Control  Demonstrable problem solving and negotiation techniques  Experience of Capital Development at an organisational level, demonstrate a sound knowledge of development processes including construction management techniques, procurement strategies, process management.  Demonstrate experience in the management and commissioning of advisers from legal, financial and technical backgrounds.  Strong planning and organisational skills, ability to deal with several components and conflicting situations.  Ability to work at a strategic level including strong analytical and judgemental skills to synthesise information.  Previous experience and knowledge of Estates and Facilities Management  Experience of managing a design and tender process  Substantial practice in architecture, building or construction management, including all stages of construction projects and project management - High level of political acumen / astuteness – notably having a high level of credibility with peers and key partners in stakeholder organisations  Ability to actively engage and challenge clinicians and other professionals in looking at options around the estate to support their clinical strategies.  High level skills in national policy interpretation and related implementation to ensure that quality services are maintained by the Trust in particular relating to HBN’s and HTM’s  Excellent communication skills, oral and written including ability to disseminate highly complex information to a range of staff and stakeholders  Effective influencing and negotiating skills  Able to undertake sophisticated analysis of highly complex information from a range of sources (financial, clinical, performance, risk, supply/demand etc.)  Able to develop highly effective working partnerships and alliances with staff at all levels  Excellent conflict management skills  Experience of consultation and stakeholder engagement skills  Able to think and act strategically both with the Trust and externally to deliver results against tight deadlines and under pressure.  Able to read and understand architectural / engineering plans  Able to demonstrate good knowledge of CAD software and ability to view understand and make minor alterations.  Ability to remain calm and diplomatic in sometimes challenging meeting - Highly developed leadership skills with the ability to motivate others not necessarily reporting directly to role.  Diplomacy, assertiveness and tact in presenting highly complex, sensitive or contentious information in a range of formats  To display a range of qualities that engender a high degree of confidence, trust and credibility  Can motivate self and colleagues to think laterally and imaginatively about capital estates development opportunities.  Excellent organisational Skills  Adaptable and resilient having a flexible approach to working within rapidly changing environment ## Documents - [bchft anti racist declaration (pdf, 222.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2381) - [programme manager – operational capital jd (pdf, 491.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10287262) - [programme manager – operational capital ps (pdf, 310.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10287263) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.