Senior Project Manager - Huntingdon | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £64,455 - £74,896 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Huntingdon, PE29 6NT |
| Company: | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7698335/176-C-7698335 |
Summary
The Senior Project Manager is a key member of the Capital Projects team, responsible for leading the planning, management and delivery of a complex portfolio of capital schemes across the Trust’s estate. This includes RAAC mitigation, backlog maintenance, statutory compliance works, infrastructure upgrades, refurbishments and redevelopment projects that support safe, modern and sustainable healthcare environments.
The post holder will manage projects through the full lifecycle, from feasibility and business case development through to procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. They will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with NHS standards, statutory requirements and Trust governance.
Working closely with clinical, operational and estates stakeholders, the Senior Project Manager will ensure projects are delivered with minimal disruption to patient services. The role requires strong leadership, effective risk and financial management, and clear reporting to senior leaders and programme boards. The post holder will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage consultants and contractors, and support the delivery of resilient, compliant and value-for-money estates solutions.
The Senior Project Manager will lead the delivery of a complex portfolio of capital projects across the Trust’s estate, with a focus on high-risk and high-priority schemes including RAAC mitigation, statutory compliance, backlog maintenance, infrastructure upgrades and redevelopment works at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and other Trust sites.
The post holder will manage projects through the full lifecycle, from feasibility, business case development and procurement through to construction, commissioning and handover. They will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with NHS standards, statutory requirements and Trust governance.
Working closely with clinical, operational and estates stakeholders, the Senior Project Manager will ensure projects are delivered with minimal disruption to patient services and that service needs are fully reflected in project outcomes.
The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness and clear communication. The post holder will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage consultants and contractors, oversee budgets and risks, and provide accurate reporting to senior leaders and programme boards.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive project professional with strong capital or estates delivery experience, able to manage complex risks in live healthcare environments and deliver high-quality, value-for-money outcomes that improve safety, resilience and sustainability across the Trust’s estate.
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
The Senior Project Manager will lead the planning, management and delivery of a complex portfolio of capital projects across the Trust’s estate, with a particular focus on RAAC mitigation, statutory compliance, backlog maintenance and infrastructure resilience at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. This is a senior role within the Capital Projects team and is critical to ensuring the Trust maintains safe, compliant and operational healthcare facilities in a live clinical environment.
The post holder will be responsible for managing projects across the full lifecycle, from early feasibility and option appraisal through business case development, procurement, construction, commissioning and final handover. They will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within approved budgets, in line with NHS standards, statutory regulations and the Trust’s governance framework.
Working closely with clinical, operational and estates colleagues, the Senior Project Manager will translate strategic objectives into practical, deliverable project plans that minimise disruption to patient care. The role requires strong judgement and decision making, balancing technical, financial and operational risks while ensuring patient safety and service continuity remain paramount.
The post holder will lead multidisciplinary teams comprising internal staff, consultants and contractors, providing clear direction, assurance and performance management. They will oversee contractor and consultant performance, manage procurement processes, administer contracts, and ensure value for money is achieved without compromising safety or quality.
A key part of the role is maintaining robust governance and assurance. This includes preparing and presenting high quality reports, risk registers, programmes and financial updates to Programme Boards, senior leadership and external stakeholders, including NHS England and regulators. The Senior Project Manager will actively manage risks and issues, escalating where required and ensuring mitigations are implemented effectively.
The role also includes responsibility for managing project budgets and forecasts, overseeing change control, and ensuring compliance with Standing Financial Instructions, CDM Regulations, Building Regulations and relevant HTMs and HBNs. Post-project reviews will be undertaken to ensure lessons learned are captured and embedded into future schemes.
In addition, the Senior Project Manager will support the development of the Trust’s longer-term estates and capital strategy, contribute to business case development for major investments, and represent the Trust at internal and external meetings as required. They may also line manage and mentor junior staff, supporting capability building within the Capital Projects team.
This role would suit an experienced capital project professional who is motivated by delivering complex projects in a high-risk, high-impact healthcare environment, and who is committed to improving patient safety, service resilience and the quality of NHS estates.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Feb 2026