Job Description

The Role

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced

Senior Project Manager

to deliver large-scale and complex capital projects within the Trust's

Strategic Estates masterplan

.
Working closely with the Programme Director and internal teams, you will take responsibility for the full lifecycle of high-value NHS capital schemes -- from business case to delivery and post-project evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver and coordinate major NHS capital projects to agreed

time, cost, and quality standards

. Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, and contractors. Prepare and present business cases, project initiation documents, risk and issue logs, benefits tracking and evaluation reports. Develop project budgets, manage resources, and report on financial performance. Ensure compliance with all relevant

legislation, HTM/HBN guidance, CDM regulations,

and NHS Estates standards. Facilitate stakeholder engagement with clinical and non-clinical groups, maintaining effective communication at all levels. Support governance and reporting requirements to ensure transparency and control. Capture and share lessons learned to inform future capital programmes.

About You

Essential:

Degree (or equivalent experience) in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline.

PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent project-management qualification.

Proven track record managing

large-scale, complex projects

in estates or construction settings. Excellent leadership, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills. Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to influence at senior level. Competent in Microsoft Office and project-planning tools (MS Project or similar).

Desirable:

Experience delivering NHS or public-sector capital works. Familiarity with

NEC contracts

and

Agenda for Change

governance processes. Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, or equivalent).

Why Join

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping Dorset's healthcare infrastructure.
You'll work with a talented Estates team, overseeing transformational capital programmes that directly enhance patient care and hospital facilities.

How to Apply

Email your

CV

and a short cover note to

admin@aid4student.co.uk

Subject line:

Senior Project Manager -- Band 8a (Dorset County Hospital)
Applications close

20 October 2025

. Early applications are encouraged.

International candidates and sponsorship applicants are welcome to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,952.00-57,349.00 per year

Work Location: In person