Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have excellent project management skills gained managing capital projects and minor capital works (NHS experience would be advantageous but by no means essential as candidates with experience gained in other public or commercial private sector environment will be considered). You will also be able to use AutoCAD or MICAD as well as good working knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, Access and Project. In addition, you will ideally hold a project management certification. It is desirable for the preferred candidate to be professionally qualified within a related discipline such as RICS, CIOB or be able to demonstrate equivalent Construction or Engineering experience. This is an opportunity to make a real difference, combined with an opportunity for further personal development and growth.

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust [BCHC] are now seeking to recruit an experienced Capital Projects Manager [Construction]. BCHC operates across a wide portfolio of Healthcare Estates in the Midlands area and specialises in the management and development of health care property in the Community Healthcare sector.

For further information please contact David Arthurs Head of Capital Planning on 07814 507444

Person specification

Qualifications / training

Essential criteria

• Qualified to BSc (Hons) Level in Architecture, Engineering, Building or Quantity Surveying Post Graduate or equivalent relevant experience
• Knowledge of structured planning and sound resource management skills in the development of strategic plans. Construction management knowledge Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both

Desirable criteria

• Qualification with relevant membership of Chartered Profession Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) or Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB) or be working towards a professional membership
• Significant experience in Project Management, with proven technical ability.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience in managing capital projects.
• Significant experience of managing and being responsible for numerous professional design teams and directly employed contractors and sub-contractors.

Desirable criteria

• Qualification with relevant membership of Chartered Profession Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) or Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB) or be working towards a professional membership

Skills/knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of structured planning and sound resource management skills in the development of strategic plans.
• Construction management knowledge
• Excellent computer skills, speadsheets, Powerpoint, CAD- CAM systems

UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements

In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list - link, will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.

All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.

The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.

Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme

BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.

We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.

Promoting Workforce Equality

In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

Flexible Working

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.

In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a 'Great Place to Work'. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!

Using Artificial Intelligence

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC. You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages here

Benefits of working for us:

• Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
• Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
• Discounts for local and national retailers
• Dedicated well-being services for all employees
• Flexible working where possible

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description Project Manager Capital (PDF, 248.4KB)
• BCHC Local benefits (PDF, 99.6KB)