Senior Project Manager

Job Overview

The Senior Capital Project Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of large and/or complex capital projects at their base site and, as required, across BSW Hospitals Group.

The post holder will provide expert project leadership and assurance from early feasibility and business case development through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within agreed cost, quality and scope in a live hospital environment.

Main duties of the job

Lead end-to-end delivery of major/complex capital projects (base site and, as required, across BSW) from feasibility/business case to design, construction, commissioning and handover.

Deliver safely and compliantly in a live hospital environment, protecting patient care and minimising disruption.

Establish project governance and controls (scope, schedule, quality, benefits) in line with Group PMO requirements, Standing Financial Instructions and delegated authority.

Manage and escalate risks/issues/change (incl. IPC, fire safety, patient safety and service continuity) with clear audit trails and reporting.

Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and coordinate clinical/user groups, Estates operations, and external consultants/contractors (incl. access/decant planning).

Lead procurement and contract management (e.g. NEC/JCT), including variations, valuations/payment inputs, and claims/dispute avoidance.

Manage delegated budgets and forecasting (cost plans, cashflow, commitments, variances) ensuring value for money and accurate returns.

Ensure effective commissioning, documentation and Soft Landings (training, O&M manuals, asset/estate records), capture lessons learned, and support team development, sustainability and social value.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we’re proud of.

We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool!

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Experiance

Essential criteria

• 10 + Years experience in a comparable role

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience and understanding of healthcare construction

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience managing complex multi-disciplinary teams

Experience

Essential criteria

• Understanding of construction contracts

Experience

Essential criteria

• Understanding of construction Health & Safety

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.

Documents to download

• JD & PS (PDF, 336.4KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Martin Duggan Job title A.D. Capital Projects & Infrastructure Email address ***email_hidden*** Telephone number 07557186821