Job Description

This role is hybrid, you'll need to travel to our Coalville office and Rutland County Council for meetings and onsite work.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, and all applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK.

Patient Care Locally CIC (PCL), in partnership with Rutland County Council, is recruiting a Rutland MediTech Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major, multi-million-pound capital development.

This is a rare opportunity to take a senior role in the design and delivery of a new, state-of-the-art MediTech Centre funded through the Levelling Up Fund. The centre will provide surgical procedures, outpatient services, training, research, and wider economic benefits for the local area, supporting care closer to home for Rutland residents

Main duties of the job

As Rutland MediTech Project Manager, you will lead the project from design through construction, commissioning, and handover. You will work within a complex partnership environment, reporting to both Patient Care Locally CIC and Rutland County Council, and coordinating clinicians, senior leaders, professional advisors, and contractors.

You will be responsible for project governance, budget control, risk management, technical delivery, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring the facility is safe, compliant, and operationally ready. The role requires strong leadership, sound professional judgement, and confidence working at senior level across organisational boundaries.

About you

You will be an experienced senior project manager with a strong background in delivering complex capital or infrastructure projects, ideally within healthcare or the public sector. You will bring a solid understanding of construction contracts, governance, and financial management, alongside the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.

Experience of healthcare environments, digital and technical systems, and working within partnership or matrix structures will be important for success in this role.

Key dates

Closing date:

Sunday 25 January 2026

Shortlisting:

Wednesday 28 January 2026

Interviews:

Week commencing 16 February 2026

Interview format:

Face-to-face interview and presentation

Proposed start date:

1 April 2026

Key Accountabilities

Leading the day-to-day delivery of the Rutland MediTech capital project on behalf of Patient Care Locally CIC and Rutland County Council.

Managing the project within agreed scope, budget, timescales, and quality standards, ensuring robust reporting and assurance throughout.

Coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams, including internal leads and external professional advisors.

Maintaining effective governance arrangements, including risk management, financial control, and escalation of issues where required.

Acting as a senior point of contact for stakeholders, managing expectations and resolving complex or competing requirements.

Overseeing commissioning, handover, and post-completion activities to ensure operational readiness and stakeholder acceptance.

Working Context

The role operates within a complex partnership environment, balancing the requirements of healthcare delivery, public-sector governance, and capital development. The post holder will work remotely, with regular engagement across Patient Care Locally CIC and Rutland County Council sites and attendance at key meetings as required.

Success in the Role

Success will be demonstrated through the delivery of a safe, compliant, and high-quality MediTech facility that meets clinical needs, supports long-term sustainability, and delivers value for public investment. The post holder will be expected to model strong professional judgement, collaborative leadership, and a clear commitment to the values and behaviours of Patient Care Locally CIC.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

A relevant professional building or engineering qualification (MCIOB, RICS, APM, RIBA, CIBSE, IHEEM, MIMechE, MIEE) Formal project management qualification (eg PRINCE2, APM, MSP).

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification or Masters level study in a relevant discipline, or equivalent senior-level experience.

Experience Essential

Significant experience (minimum five years) working at a senior project management level, delivering complex capital or infrastructure projects. Proven experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing a wide range of senior stakeholders across organisational boundaries. Demonstrated ability to manage complex risks, competing priorities, and interdependencies within large-scale projects. Strong commercial awareness, including experience of managing contracts and working with external consultants and suppliers. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex information and present clear options and recommendations. Ability to exercise professional judgement in situations of uncertainty or where expert opinions differ. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to boards, committees, and diverse audiences. Experience of delivering healthcare or public-sector capital projects.

Desirable

Good commercial acumen and experience in awarding commercial contracts within the healthcare environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS Essential

Ability to read, interpret, and critically review complex technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation. Confident user of digital tools to support project planning, reporting, and document management. Proven ability to lead and motivate project teams, setting clear direction and maintaining accountability for delivery. Experience of managing and developing staff, including performance management, appraisal, and support for professional development. Ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships and foster a culture of trust and inclusion. Commitment to high standards of governance, quality, and professional integrity.

Desirable

Working knowledge of project planning software such as Microsoft Project. Familiarity with digital design and information management systems (eg AutoCAD, BIM, Revit). Experience of using document management platforms such as SharePoint or similar systems.

Knowledge Essential

Strong working knowledge of statutory legislation, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks relevant to healthcare capital projects. Understanding of NHS standards, healthcare design guidance, and public-sector capital approval processes. Knowledge of capital investment management, including financial planning, forecasting, and control of multi-million-pound budgets. Understanding of common forms of construction contracts (eg JCT, NEC) and their application within complex capital projects. Knowledge of project and programme management principles, including risk, quality, and change control. Knowledge of workforce planning requirements associated with the healthcare projects Familiar with scoping IM&T infrastructure and hardware requirements associated with capital programmes

Desirable

Knowledge of sustainable building standards, including Zero Carbon and BREEAM principles. Awareness of modern methods of construction and digital design approaches (eg BIM). Experience of applying structured project management methodologies within healthcare or local authority settings.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential

Approachable, credible, and professional, with the confidence to operate at senior level. Decisive and resilient, able to manage pressure and challenge constructively. Highly organised, proactive, and able to take initiative. Flexible and adaptable in response to changing priorities and complex environments. Open to learning and committed to continuous professional development. Strong commitment to teamwork and shared objectives.

Please note we're not able to offer visa sponsorship, so you'll need to already have the right to work in the UK."

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: 55,690.00-62,682.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Store discount Work from home
Application question(s):

Are you able to travel to the Coalville office as required for meetings and onsite work? Do you currently have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Coalville LE67 3FT