Senior Estates Capital Projects Manager

Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Estates Capital Projects Manager to join the Estates & Facilities team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Primarily based at Bedford Hospital, with travel to other Trust sites as required, you will lead the delivery of a portfolio of complex capital estates projects valued at £3–5 million annually.

Reporting to the Estates & Facilities Business and Compliance Manager and accountable to the Director of Estates & Facilities, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and developing the Trust’s estate. Your work will ensure our facilities continue to support high‑quality patient care, meet clinical requirements, and achieve long‑term sustainability.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, forward‑thinking professional with a proven track record in estates project management. You will be instrumental in driving meaningful improvements across a dynamic and evolving NHS Trust, contributing to the creation of a safe, modern, and efficient environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Main duties of the job

• Act as Project Director/Manager for estates capital schemes across the Trust.
• Lead the planning, delivery, and monitoring of a wide range of construction and refurbishment projects.
• Manage capital project budgets (£3–5m) and staffing budgets (~£100k), ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Develop project briefs, evaluate tenders, appoint contractors and consultants, and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Trust’s six‑facet survey programme, backlog maintenance planning, and prioritisation of estates investments.
• Prepare and contribute to the development of Business Cases aligned with clinical and operational needs.
• Provide line management to the Capital Projects team, including appraisals, performance management, and training.
• Contribute to corporate governance, risk management, and strategic estates planning.
• Collaborate effectively with clinical and operational teams, senior managers, external contractors, and statutory bodies to ensure smooth project execution.
• Report progress, risks, and key updates to the Capital Planning Group and other governance forums

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Capital Project Management lead (Estates capital schemes) for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Responsibility for the following budgets Staff expenditure (approx. £100k) Non staff expenditure (£3-5m)
• Staff expenditure (approx. £100k)
• Non staff expenditure (£3-5m)

• To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required, consistent with the nature and grade of the post.

• Responsible for the management of Capital Projects staff across the Trust and the appointment and management of agency staff employed in delivering capital projects.

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