Capital Project Manager (Sponsorship Available) at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Employer: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Capital Project Manager
Location: Luton and Bedford, United Kingdom
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 26 February 2026

Job Summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a forward-thinking Capital Projects Manager to join the Estates & Facilities team. Based at Bedford Hospital or Luton and Dunstable Hospital, the role works across multiple Trust sites and takes ownership of delivering a varied portfolio of complex capital estates projects, typically valued between £3–5 million each year.

Reporting to the Estates & Facilities Business and Compliance Manager and working closely with the Director of Estates & Facilities, the post holder will help shape the future of the estate. The role supports outstanding patient care, evolving clinical needs, and long-term sustainability within a fast-moving NHS environment.

Main Duties of the Job

• Act as Project Manager for Estates capital schemes across the Trust

• Lead the planning, delivery, and monitoring of construction and refurbishment projects

• Manage capital project budgets (£3–5m) and staffing budgets (~£100k), ensuring delivery on time and within budget

• Develop project briefs, analyse tenders, appoint contractors and consultants, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

• Support the Trust’s six-facet survey programme, backlog maintenance planning, and prioritisation of estates investments

• Prepare and support the development of Business Cases aligned to clinical and operational needs

• Contribute to corporate governance, risk management, and strategic estates planning

• Work collaboratively with clinical and operational teams, senior managers, contractors, and statutory bodies

• Report progress and risks to the Capital Planning Group and governance forums

About the Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a population of around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, operating two hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both sites offer A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity, and Paediatrics services.

The Trust is committed to staff health and wellbeing and provides access to high-quality training and development. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in the region, the Trust continues to deliver patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Recruitment is values-based, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received. All new staff are subject to a six-month probationary period. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Capital Program using a risk-based framework agreement and backlog maintenance/6-facet survey information

• Administer delegated elements of the Capital program in line with SFIs and statutory guidelines

• Provide monthly progress reports and advise on funding decisions

• Update the senior management team monthly

• Act as Project Manager for schemes, fulfilling all professional obligations

• Develop and challenge client briefs and adapt into tender specifications

• Analyse complex tender returns and appoint competent contractors

• Develop cash-flows for capital schemes

• Manage multiple capital projects and act as budget-holder

• Agree variations to construction contracts while maintaining budget control

• Work with departments to develop Operational Policy before briefing

• Provide technical advice on energy management improvement works

• Adhere to NHS-specific procurement protocols

• Commission capital projects for hand-over

• Advise on procurement routes including Traditional, Procure21 and LIFT contracts

• Provide professional advice on development investment decisions and feasibility studies

• Support Planning Applications and Building Control Applications

• Provide advice on Listed Building and Party-wall Act issues

• Provide professional support on CDM 2015

• Brief, develop objectives, manage and review professionals including Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Engineers and Healthcare Planners

• Support backlog maintenance delivery programmes

• Assist in production of Strategic Outline Cases and Business Cases

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate diploma in Construction Management or equivalent experience

• Evidence of continuous personal development

• Site Management Training Safely Scheme (SMSTS)

• Managers CSCS Card Holder

• Relevant degree in Construction/Property/Engineering or equivalent

Desirable

• Master’s Degree in Construction Management

• Membership with professional body e.g. CIOB, IHEEM, RICS

• Completion of recognised EITB/CITB apprenticeship

• Member of Professional Organisation

Experience

Essential

• Experience producing drawings and specifications

• Experience managing large and small Capital Schemes

• Extensive procurement and capital project management experience

• Experience appointing construction consultants

• Proven contractor management ability

• Understanding of statutory standards

Desirable

• Experience delivering sustainable building operations

• Experience managing building services in live hospital environments

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of estates management and capital development

• Contract management skills

• Working knowledge of Fire and Health & Safety legislation

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS procurement procedures

• Knowledge of estates complex building services

• Familiarity with NHS technical documents and Building Regulations

Personal Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills

• Influencing and negotiating skills

• Ability to work independently and make decisions

• Budget management skills

• IT literate (Microsoft Project, Word & Excel)

• Ability to multitask and meet demanding deadlines

• Ability to develop effective working partnerships

• Experience maintaining an asset register

Desirable

• Experience building stakeholder networks

• Ability to engage and challenge clinicians and professionals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from countries resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.

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