Project Officer

Support the Associate Director of Capital Development in delivering the Trust's Capital Programme and major revenue projects.Manage construction, engineering, refurbishment and compliance projects from inception to completion.Develop project briefs, feasibility studies, specifications and contract documentation.Support business case development and provide technical advice on service improvements and estate developments.Procure and manage consultants, contractors and suppliers in line with Trust policies and procurement procedures.Monitor project budgets, authorise payments and maintain effective financial control.Deliver projects to agreed quality, cost and timescale objectives.Ensure compliance with NHS guidance, statutory legislation, Building Regulations, Fire Safety and Health & Safety requirements.Incorporate backlog maintenance, compliance and sustainability priorities into projects.Evaluate tenders and support contractor and consultant appointments.Liaise with clinical services, Estates, Finance, Procurement, consultants and regulatory bodies.Provide specialist advice on construction, engineering and Estates-related matters.Prepare project reports, progress updates and technical recommendations for stakeholders.Maintain accurate project documentation, drawings and project records.Deputise for the Associate Director of Capital Development and represent the department at meetings when 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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