Senior Project Manager (Construction)
| Posting date: | 14 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £88,250.00 to £100,355.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £88250.00 - £100355.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Waterloo, SE1 8SD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9308-26-0043 |
Summary
Lead technical advisor Ensure that external advisors are managed and provide information accurately and in a timely and cost-effective manner. Ensure and oversee that all projects are delivered in a safe manner that does not unreasonably compromise clinical services or patient experience or safety. Ensure that projects meet current design and clinical planning requirements in accordance with HTMs and HBNs and meet the functional requirements of the clinical services or end users that have commissioned the facilities. Ensure any derogations from NHS design guidance are properly recorded, understood, and agreed with all stakeholders and any concomitant risks are fully recorded and, where possible, mitigated. Lead the day-to-day compliance aspects of the Programme, including the line management of select Programme Team members and key internal and external consultants / specialists as required. Risk Management Oversee and report compliance risks, ensuring timely escalation and involvement of senior clinical and nonclinical leaders. Hold responsibility for all programme-related risks, escalating concerns through formal channels, including the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian when appropriate. Manage financial risks by working closely with Capital Finance and other key stakeholders. Operational Liaison Define and track compliance programme success criteria with the Programme Director, responding to assurance findings and recommendations. Maintain safe clinical service delivery throughout the programmes duration. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Estates & Facilities, and Capital Finance to integrate strategic estates opportunities and ensure strong financial oversight. Stakeholder Management Engage compliance-related stakeholders to understand needs, build consensus, and secure buyin. Align estate capital projects by working with senior directors across the Trust. Build strong communication channels internally and externally, enabling proactive issue resolution and collaborative working. Foster a positive, inclusive programme environment that encourages diversity and broad participation.