Job Description

As Capital Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role within a high-performing capital team, contributing to the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of Construction and Engineering projects across the Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Your work will span both the hospital estate and satellite centres throughout Greater Manchester and Cheshire.



You'll be responsible for managing capital and revenue-funded projects ranging from 5,000 to 3 million, including:



Major asset replacements - ensuring critical infrastructure is modernized and maintained Refurbishment projects - enhancing clinical and non-clinical environments to improve patient care and staff experience

New build developments - delivering innovative spaces that support cutting-edge treatment and research



Project Planning & Delivery



Lead capital projects from feasibility through to completion across all RIBA stages. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and documentation. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet strategic and operational goals.

Stakeholder Engagement



Collaborate with clinical teams, estates, contractors, and external consultants. Chair project meetings and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Technical Oversight



Provide advice on construction, engineering, and sustainability. Ensure compliance with NHS guidance, HTM/HBN standards, CDM regulations, and Building Safety Act

Financial Management



Forecast and manage capital budgets across multiple projects. Ensure value for money and effective resource allocation.

Policy & Strategy Development



Support the development of capital management policies and procedures.

Quality & Sustainability



Promote high standards of design, construction, and environmental sustainability.

Risk & Issue Management



Identify and mitigate project risks and dependencies. Respond to emergencies and adapt plans as needed

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.



We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.



We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



Collaborate with the clinical staff & Trust departmental managers to capture & record project objectives & desired outcomes.



Reinterpret project objectives to external building professional team members, assist & manage in the preparation of building & MEP designs in accordance with NHS Health Technical Memorandum (HTMs) and Health Building Notes (HBNs), British Standards and all current regulation & legislation.

Monitor, develop & deliver project specific reports in various coherent formats.



Ensure a transfer of completed building & engineering projects to the Estates & Facilities operational teams. Maintain a close and effective working relationship with the Estates & Facilities team to achieve an effective and integrated service. Act as overall project lead and assist external building, engineering design & construction teams to deliver the capital projects. Develop strong professional development skills through reflection & learning.

Responsible for communicating any information to all internal and external stakeholders throughout all multi strand projects within the Capital project programme.



Represent the department at various internal forums and interface with other external organisations.



Support and assist senior management on the development of option appraisals and business cases.



Support & administer procurement processes of all multi-disciplinary teams ensuring Trust standing financial instructions is adhered to and performance and quality standards are maintained.



Manage contractor H&S /CDM and performance issues including actions for sanctions in accordance with Standard guidance.



Responsible for ensuring robust management within allocated financial resources, identify cost and service improvements.



Maintain correct and timely implementation of the Trust's policies, procedures, documentation, including Standing financial Instructions & governance.



Ensure timely procurement for all professional building services and ensuring their engagement is formalised through appropriate industry accorded form of agreements.



Responsible for ensuring adequate risk assessments, both (operational) project specific & (Capital) H&S is completed for all projects under your control.



Ensure post project evaluations are conducted, both formally & informally through iterative cycle of self learning.



Ensure accurate and timely progress and forecast reports are provided for the preparation of the Directorates performance reporting systems.



Liaise with Local Authority Planning, Building Control Departments, Fire Authorities, Highway Authorities and Utility Undertakers and companies as necessary to take forward projects. Ensure that all statutory consents etc. are managed.



To carry out other duties as may be required from time to time by the Director of Estates and Facilities or his deputy.



Identify training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required, supported by a personal development plan.



Any other duties as may arise from time to time to ensure provisions of service is maintained.



This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in light of service developments. It will be reviewed annually as part of the appraisal/performance development review process.