Assistant Project Manager - Main Works
- NHS
- Full Time
- Huntingdon
- 46148.00 - 52809.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Shaping the Future of Healthcare - Build with Purpose, Lead with Vision
Are you ready to be part of a ground-breaking redevelopment that will shape healthcare for future generations? This opportunity will support the delivery of the Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment Programme a once-in-a-generation investment that will replace existing hospital infrastructure with a state-of-the-art smart digital hospital.
This is your opportunity to contribute to a large-scale programme that will not only enhance patient care but also drive innovation, sustainability and economic regeneration in the region. You will work as part of a dynamic team, supporting the planning, procurement and delivery of the Main Works Programme, ensuring its success in line with NHS standards and the New Hospital Programme.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a transformational programme that will impact 900,000+ patientsacross Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, and South Lincolnshire.
- Work in a supportive, forward-thinking team that values professional growth.
- Gain exposure to high-profile healthcare infrastructure projects that will shape the future of patient care.
If you're a motivated, detail-oriented project professional eager to make a real difference in the healthcare sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Support the strategic and operational deliveryof the Main Works construction programme.
- Assist in project planning, programme development, and risk managementto ensure seamless execution.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, key stakeholders, and external contractors to maintain governance, compliance, and high-quality outcomes.
- Play a key role in the procurement and contract managementof specialist services.
- Work within NHS sustainability and Net Zero targets to support the creation of a future-proof healthcare facility.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job responsibilities
Please review the job description for a detailed overview of the role's responsibilities and required duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field
- Evidence of post graduate diploma level knowledge
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Able to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for their role
Desirable
- Knowledge of construction methodologies including Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)
- Sustainability certifications (e.g. BREEAM)
- Formal Project Management qualification
- Knowledge of healthcare regulation and standards set by CQC
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of supporting with end-to-end construction processes, including budget and resource compliance, within complex projects and programmes
- Significant experience of successful collaborative working and partnership development with a wide range of stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects
- Experience of a variety of project planning and programming techniques
- Experience of governance and business case approval processes
Desirable
- Experience of working in the construction industry
- Experience in NHS or public sector
- Experience of business case development for large or complex capital projects
- Post qualification experience at management level
- Knowledge of the New Hospital Programme
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of HBN's, Firecode, HGN's and HTM's
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
