Location
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Trust
Profession
Estates and facilities
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 7 months (Contract to begin as soon as possible until the end of the financial year 31 March 2027.)
Posted Date
18 Aug 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager (temporary position) working in the Capital Team at the main hospital site. This role is vital in shaping the spaces where care happens. You will help create environments that feel safe, modern and supportive for patients, staff and visitors. Every project you deliver - whether a refurbished ward, upgraded ventilation system or new clinical space will directly improve someone's experience at the hospital.

This is a role for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity, collaborating with passionate clinical teams and delivering on tangible results that make a difference.

Main duties of the job

To manage allocated capital works. To support directly employed staff and external specialists as and when required to complete projects on time and within budget.

To ensure that projects are completed in an efficient and effective manner so as to provide the highest possible standards of service delivery within the resources allocated, ensuring statutory compliance.

To assist the Head of Capital to maintain and develop the estate to ensure a safe and appropriate environment for the delivery of patient care, when not engaged in capital works.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information regarding this role see attached job description and person specification for details and main responsibilities.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Health Technical Memoranda and Health Building Notes.
  • Building regulations.
  • Construction and design management regulations and supporting documentation.
  • National building and engineering contracts.
  • Use of CAD systems.

Desirable

  • NHS Procurement procedures for contractors.
  • Familiar with the P23 scheme.

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of a structural training programme in building/engineering to membership or associate level.
  • Experience within a senior management post.
  • Proven experience in project management, contract administration and engagement of consultants of all disciplines.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS at a senior level.

Skills and membership

Essential

  • Project Management membership.
  • Able to work at height using ladders and scaffold.
  • Able to work in confined spaces.
  • Able to work in dusty areas.
  • A current driving licence.

Desirable

  • Willing to build skills through additional training.

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This advert is for Project Manager - Estates and Facilities with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust in The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Trust. It is listed as a Band 7 Estates and facilities role. The contract type is Fixed term: 7 months (Contract to begin as soon as possible until the end of the financial year 31 March 2027.). The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.

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