Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Project Officer
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Role Overview
The Project Officer supports the Associate Director of Capital Development in the planning, procurement, and delivery of the Trust's Capital Programme and major Estates projects. The post holder manages a range of construction, engineering, refurbishment, and compliance projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards, while meeting NHS requirements, statutory regulations, and Trust policies.
The role provides specialist technical advice on design, construction, procurement, sustainability, engineering services, and regulatory compliance. Working with clinical services, Estates teams, contractors, consultants, and external agencies, the post holder develops project briefs, supports business case development, manages contracts, and oversees projects from inception to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Budget management
- Tender evaluation
- Contractor coordination
- Ensuring that backlog maintenance, statutory compliance, and sustainability objectives are incorporated into schemes where appropriate
The role contributes to the delivery of a safe, modern, and sustainable healthcare estate that supports high-quality patient care and organisational objectives. The post holder will deputise for the Associate Director of Capital Development when required and provide technical representation at Trust project and governance meetings.
Responsibilities
- Support the Associate Director of Capital Development in delivering the Trust's Capital Programme and major revenue projects.
- Manage construction, engineering, refurbishment, and compliance projects from inception to completion.
- Develop project briefs, feasibility studies, specifications, and contract documentation.
- Support business case development and provide technical advice on service improvements and estate developments.
- Procure and manage consultants, contractors, and suppliers in line with Trust policies and procurement procedures.
- Monitor project budgets, authorise payments, and maintain effective financial control.
- Deliver projects to agreed quality, cost, and timescale objectives.
- Ensure compliance with NHS guidance, statutory legislation, Building Regulations, Fire Safety, and Health & Safety requirements.
- Incorporate backlog maintenance, compliance, and sustainability priorities into projects.
- Evaluate tenders and support contractor and consultant appointments.
- Liaise with clinical services, Estates, Finance, Procurement, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
- Provide specialist advice on construction, engineering, and Estates-related matters.
- Prepare project reports, progress updates, and technical recommendations for stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, drawings, and project records.
- Deputise for the Associate Director of Capital Development and represent the department at meetings when required.
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About Us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
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We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Flexible Working
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
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Joining Us
Includes a Comprehensive Benefits Package
- At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
- Blue Light card eligibility
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Karen Pickett
- Job Title: PA to Director of E&F & Capital Development
- Email Address: karen.pickett2@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01622729000
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