Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Head of Technical Design and Construction
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Airedale NHS Foundation Trust: Head of Technical Design and Construction
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional technical and construction leader to join its New Hospital Programme team. This is an exceptional opportunity to move client-side and take ownership of the technical design and construction delivery of a £1bn+ hospital development that will transform healthcare delivery for future generations.
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust provides acute, elective, specialist and community services to a population of more than 200,000 people across Yorkshire and East Lancashire. Serving communities through Airedale General Hospital and a range of community-based services, the Trust has built a reputation for innovation, quality care and pioneering telemedicine services. At the heart of the communities it serves, Airedale combines clinical excellence with a strong commitment to continuous improvement, partnership working and the delivery of outstanding patient care.
The Trust is entering a defining period in its history through the delivery of its New Hospital Programme, one of the most significant healthcare infrastructure investments in the UK. As part of the national NHS New Hospital Programme, Airedale will develop a state-of-the-art replacement hospital on its Steeton site, creating modern, sustainable facilities that will transform healthcare delivery for future generations. Following the Government's confirmation of Airedale as a first-priority scheme within the New Hospital Programme, this landmark development will address the significant challenges posed by RAAC across the existing estate and secure the future of healthcare provision in the region.
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Responsibilities
Reporting to the Programme Director, you will act as the Trust's senior technical and construction lead, responsible for the development of the hospital design, site-wide masterplanning, enabling works and construction delivery. Working closely with NHS England, the New Hospital Programme, Hospital 2.0 partners, consultants, contractors and Trust stakeholders, you will ensure the successful delivery of a highly complex healthcare project that meets programme objectives for quality, sustainability, affordability and operational effectiveness.
- Lead design and construction partners
- Ensure the effective integration of clinical, operational and estate requirements into the future hospital
- Provide leadership across all aspects of design, engineering, construction and sustainability
- Ensure compliance with national standards and New Hospital Programme requirements
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Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing major capital or estate development programmes in complex environments, with experience of leading teams to balance quality, commercial acumen and the highest standards of design and sustainability at every stage of the programme.
How to Apply
The candidate brochure can be viewed and downloaded at: Head of Technical Design and Construction
To arrange a confidential briefing discussion, please contact our retained search advisor Nick Coppard (nick.coppard@mrgglobal.com / 07896 079 495) at MRG.
Should you have any questions on the application process, please contact Charley McCarthy (charley.mccarthy@mrgglobal.com)
Applications should consist of a CV and supporting statement and should be sent to Nick and Charley.
Application Deadline
Closing date for applications: Sunday 30th August 2026
Interviews will be held: W/C 21st September 2026
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