Job Description

Band 7

Main area

Project Manager

Grade

Band 7

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Job ref

201-25-806

Site

Latham Park

Town

Par

Salary

47,810 - 54,710 Per Annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

12/11/2025 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care


Care based on what matters to people.*
Care provided at home or close to home.*
Improvement through learning, research and innovation.*
Prevention and alternatives to hospital.*

Great Organisation


Buildings that support health and wellbeing.*
Technology enabled care.*
Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.*
Safe, efficient, effective and productive.*

Great People


A place people love to work and feel valued.*
Living our values with staff (all voices count).*
Attract, grow and develop talent.*
Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.*

Great Partner


Encourage and enable effective partnerships.*
Joined-up community services.*
Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.*
Reduce our impact on the environment.*


At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

Job overview

INTERNAL CFT VACANCY

The Project Team offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. As a small, close-knit team, we pride ourselves on delivering impactful results across a diverse portfolio of projects, working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of project delivery, from RIBA Stage 0 through to Stage 7, always ensuring the Trust's best interests are at the forefront. If you thrive under pressure, maintain a high level of consistency and accuracy, and remain focused on delivering tangible benefits, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Main duties of the job

The key duties are:


Project management RIBA 0 - 7 Public procurement and competitive tender Planning consent CDM management Maintaining current knowledge of key standards, guidance and legislation HTM, BSA, CDM, H&S, Risk management and reporting Financial management and reporting Staff development and coaching Personal development Technical knowledge of the built environment Adaptability and problem solving Communication and relationship management Management of large volumes of data Independent travel to trust sites

Working for our organisation

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.



We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.



Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.



We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.



Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see 'supporting documents'.

Person specification

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Education, Experience and Qualification

Essential criteria

Professional knowledge within a suitable Engineering discipline acquired through degree plus specialist knowledge or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience to master's level or equivalent Membership to a suitable Engineering body i.e., CIOB, CIME Prince 2, APM Project Management or equivalent Safety qualifications - IOSH or NEEBOSH Managing safely Experience of working within a permit process

Desirable criteria

Experience of a clerk of the works type role Experience of working within the NHS Knowledge and qualification of Fire stopping requirements across both passive and active systems. #

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria

Ability to design & deliver detailed specifications across multi engineering disciplines. Excellent presentation & communication skills - Ability to engage with all levels of staff and contribute at meetings Ability to use a range of MS Office applications, including word, excel, PowerPoint Development and interpretation of drawings Ability to teach, train and mentor others #

Knowledge and abilities

Essential criteria

Knowledge & experience of relevant legislation and guidance - e.g., Health Technical Memorandum, Health Building Notes and SFG20 Ability to review contract documentation including drawings, specifications, and contract conditions Significant experience operating as a manager across multi-Engineering disciplines. Problem solving technical issues, fault diagnosis to ensure contractors are providing Value for money The ability to prioritise and manage several tasks or projects to deadline Supervision of contractors, where necessary Knowledge and experience of firestopping technologies and regulations within the built environment.

Desirable criteria

Familiarity with the structure, working & culture of the NHS. Experience of working across organisational boundaries

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:


Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:


Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.



Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.



If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.



Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644