University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Senior Capital Project Manager
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior Capital Project Manager
Senior Capital Project Manager
Job Overview
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL).
Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.
Main Responsibilities
We are recruiting a full-time Senior Capital Project Manager to lead and support the delivery of capital projects across the Trust, ensuring they meet key objectives and support our overall strategic plans.
You will have responsibility for the design, development and delivery of complex projects across our sites, risk & financial management, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to the highest standards. From modernising healthcare facilities and ensuring compliance with NHS and statutory regulations, to driving innovation in sustainable design, this role offers both challenge and reward in equal measure.
About Us
Working for our organisation
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for:
- The design and construction of new buildings
- Ongoing provision of services, including:
- Estates maintenance
- Soft facilities management
- Management of equipment, consumables and materials
- Supporting one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.
Employee Benefits
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- NHS terms of service and annual leave
- Access to an employee benefits platform offering:
- Discounts on groceries
- High-street shopping
- Family outings
- Holidays and more
Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with:
- An international airport
- Direct train links to London
- The stunning New Forest National Park
- Beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast
- Living costs approximately 20% lower than London.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
With 14 Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” schools, it’s a great place to live and work.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities:
-
Fulfil the role of Senior Capital Project Manager for several assigned projects in line with financial limits, ensuring successful delivery for designated schemes within a dedicated portfolio, meeting deadlines, costs, and quality standards, adhering to HTMs, HBNs, and all statutory/legislative requirements.
-
Assist Principal Project Managers and other team members in the daily management and administration of:
- Large and complex projects — from conception to completion
- Regular accompanied planned inspections and unaccompanied ad-hoc site checks
- Appraise and comment on:
- Rate of progress
- Standard of workmanship
- Compliance with specifications and contractor administration
- Assess health & safety measures on site.
-
Appoint and manage multidisciplinary teams, including:
- Line management of project teams
- Appointment and performance monitoring of external contractors and consultants
-
Maintain project cost planning and cost control procedures to:
- Establish and maintain a clear, balanced cost framework for designing and delivering projects
- Ensure alignment with agreed budgets as the maximum expenditure limit.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
-
Specialist expertise in works and building knowledge to Degree level
- Qualified as:
- Architect/Chartered Surveyor/Structural Engineer/Civil Engineer/Quantity Surveyor to Master’s level or equivalent
- Qualified as:
-
Evidence of structured study as a Project Manager
-
Trained in:
- Health & Safety (H&S)
- CDM (Construction Design and Management)
- Design & project management
-
Membership of the Association for Project Management (APM) or equivalent
-
Substantial experience in:
- Architecture, building, or construction management
- All stages of construction projects and project management
-
Track record of managing delegated budgets, works, and fee contracts tested by competitive tender
-
Current awareness of:
- Statutory requirements, standards, and regulations
- Unsocial hours attendance when required (e.g., crisis management support)
Desirable Criteria:
-
Membership of:
- RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)
- RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
- ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) or equivalent
-
Broad awareness of training courses in the building and construction fields
-
Experience in:
- Managing consultant/construction contracts from design to completion
-
Collaboration experience with:
- In-house engineering/facilities functions
- Statutory authorities and DOH (Department of Health)
-
Demonstrated Continuing Professional Development in the chosen field
-
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills