# Project Officer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/project-officer/5836ad35-db7f-4b66-b327-4012d661498c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/project-officer/5836ad35-db7f-4b66-b327-4012d661498c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust - **Location:** Maidstone Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Officer (discipline unspecified) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 18 months (Secondments Considered for Internal Staff) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-15T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-01T11:03:17.619Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Maidstone/Maidstone_Tunbridge_Wells_NHS_Trust/Project_Officer/Project_Officer-v8212770 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8212770?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mtw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Project Officer supports the Associate Director of Capital Development in the planning, procurement and delivery of the Trust's Capital Programme and major Estates projects. The post holder manages a range of construction, engineering, refurbishment and compliance projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards, while meeting NHS requirements, statutory regulations and Trust policies. The role provides specialist technical advice on design, construction, procurement, sustainability, engineering services and regulatory compliance. Working with clinical services, Estates teams, contractors, consultants and external agencies, the post holder develops project briefs, supports business case development, manages contracts and oversees projects from inception to completion. Responsibilities include budget management, tender evaluation, contractor coordination and ensuring that backlog maintenance, statutory compliance and sustainability objectives are incorporated into schemes where appropriate. The role contributes to the delivery of a safe, modern and sustainable healthcare estate that supports high-quality patient care and organisational objectives. The post holder will deputise for the Associate Director of Capital Development when required and provide technical representation at Trust project and governance meetings. ### Main duties of the job Support the Associate Director of Capital Development in delivering the Trust's Capital Programme and major revenue projects.Manage construction, engineering, refurbishment and compliance projects from inception to completion.Develop project briefs, feasibility studies, specifications and contract documentation.Support business case development and provide technical advice on service improvements and estate developments.Procure and manage consultants, contractors and suppliers in line with Trust policies and procurement procedures.Monitor project budgets, authorise payments and maintain effective financial control.Deliver projects to agreed quality, cost and timescale objectives.Ensure compliance with NHS guidance, statutory legislation, Building Regulations, Fire Safety and Health & Safety requirements.Incorporate backlog maintenance, compliance and sustainability priorities into projects.Evaluate tenders and support contractor and consultant appointments.Liaise with clinical services, Estates, Finance, Procurement, consultants and regulatory bodies.Provide specialist advice on construction, engineering and Estates-related matters.Prepare project reports, progress updates and technical recommendations for stakeholders.Maintain accurate project documentation, drawings and project records.Deputise for the Associate Director of Capital Development and represent the department at meetings when required. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. Please note: This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. In line with the UK Immigration Rules and Home Office Sponsorship Guidance, employers may only sponsor individuals for roles that meet strict eligibility, salary, and compliance requirements. Where a role does not meet these criteria, organisations are prohibited from assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants must therefore already hold a valid immigration status and ongoing right to work in the UK in order to be considered. ### 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 ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent numeric and analytical skills - Highly developed problem-solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands - Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options - Able to manage conflicting demands of departmental and corporate priorities - Excellent organisational skills and prioritising skills. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of experience of working within a project support environment. **Desirable** - IOSH Healthcare (Risk & Safety Management) - Project management qualification ### Experience/Knowledge **Essential** - Significant Experience and knowledge of project management in building construction. - In depth experience in design, specification and negotiation of construction projects, Capital project management and administration of construction contract matters. - In depth knowledge of NHS project management including procurement routes, and business case development. - Health service Capital investment and procurement procedures. - A thorough understanding of fire prevention, building construction and services, fire safety legislation, Codes of Practice and Building Regulations. - An understanding of the risk management process. **Desirable** - Experience of working within a Healthcare environment - Leading and influencing in challenging circumstances ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 63.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2762) - [tips when completing your application (pdf, 50.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2920) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 384.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10568153) ## 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.