Project Manager 8a
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone, ME16 9QQ
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
The Project Manager is a senior role within the Estates and Facilities Directorate, responsible for delivering capital and major revenue projects acro...
o Lead and deliver capital and major revenue projects from feasibility to completion.
o Develop project briefs, business cases, cost plans and project programmes.
o Manage project design, procurement, construction and handover.
o Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
o Provide specialist advice on healthcare estates, HBNs, HTMs, building regulations and statutory compliance.
o Manage consultants, contractors, architects, engineers and suppliers.
o Prepare and maintain project documentation, including PIDs, risk registers, project plans and reports.
o Monitor budgets, approve payments and ensure value for money.
o Lead tendering and procurement activities in line with Trust policies and procedures.
o Identify and manage project risks, issues and change control.
o Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Building Safety Act, Fire Safety and Health & Safety requirements.
o Liaise with clinical teams, senior managers and stakeholders to support service and patient care needs.
o Present project updates and recommendations to committees and senior leadership.
o Support sustainability, compliance and estate improvement programmes.
o Deputise for the Senior Project Manager and undertake site inspections as required.
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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
Please note: This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. In line with the UK Immigration Rules and Home Office Sponsorship Guidance, employers may only sponsor individuals for roles that meet strict eligibility, salary, and compliance requirements. Where a role does not meet these criteria, organisations are prohibited from assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants must therefore already hold a valid immigration status and ongoing right to work in the UK in order to be considered.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package
- At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
- Blue Light card eligibility
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to MSC level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in Building construction or Engineering services
- Membership of a professional institute such as APM, WIFM, IHEEM, CIBSE or RICS
- IOSH Healthcare (Risk & Safety Management) or NEBOSH general certificate (Construction)
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Management qualification
- PRINCE 2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification
- Extensive knowledge of range of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to Degree level or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working at a senior level in Project Management within Healthcare.
- Experience of working within Estates bias discipline.
- Detailed knowledge of the NHS HBN's
- In depth knowledge of NHS project management protcols including procurement routes, and business case development.
- Experience in facilitating formal tendering processes.
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams
- Ability to present complex and sensitive information to large groups of staff at all levels (board level to junior staff) both internally and externally and through a variety of media
- Advanced knowledge of IT systems, to include Microsoft suite of Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and MS Project
- Extensive knowledge of CAD drawing techniques
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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