Senior Project Manager - NWUHG New Hospital Programme

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Main area Project Management Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref TW-A

Site The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn Town King's Lynn Salary £57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/ :59

Job overview

The Senior Project Manager will play a key role in the successful planning, development and delivery of major projects and workstreams within the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group New Hospital Programme. Working as part of the programme delivery team, the post holder willbe responsible forleading the day-to-day management of complex capital, infrastructure and service transformation projects associated with the redevelopment of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn.

The post holder will provide specialist project management expertise throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, effectively, on time and within agreed budgets. They will lead the development of project plans, business cases, governance arrangements, reporting mechanisms and risk management processes, whilst ensuring compliance with Trust, NHS and New Hospital Programme requirements.

The Senior Project Manager will work collaboratively with clinical, operational,corporateand external stakeholders, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing competing priorities to ensure successful delivery of programmeobjectives.

Projects managed by the post holder will be of significant organisational importance, involving complex stakeholder environments, substantial financialinvestmentand direct impact on future healthcare services and infrastructure.

Main duties of the job

• Project Leadership and Delivery
• Stakeholder Management and Communication
• Governance, Risk and Assurance
• Service Improvement and Change Management
• Leadership and Staff Management
• Responsibility for Information Resources
• Training, Support and Continuous Improvement

Working for our organisation

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this post.

Person specification

Experience

• Extensive experience delivering complex construction of infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing NEC contracts and commercial risk.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Experience of managing external consultants, technical advisers and specialist professional services.
• Experience of supporting and developing business cases.
• Experience as a budget holder, including budget planning, management and financial reporting.
• Experience producing high-quality briefings and written project documents for senior managers.
• Experience in designing and using a range of evaluation methods.
• Good working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Experience within a complex healthcare or infrastructure environment.
• Experience operating within regulated governance environments.

Skills

• Excellent programme managemnt and organisational development skills demonstrated within construction programmes.
• In depth knowledge of capital project lifecycles, construction delivery and governance.
• Sound knowledge of NEC4 mechanisms and their practical application.
• Knowledge and experience of corporate governance in an NHS setting, either directly or by working in partnership with the NHS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Ecel, and MS Project or equivalent project planning application.
• Collaborative approach to engagement and delivery,
• Able to operate effectively in ambiguous and politically sensitive environments.
• Sound judgement when managing competing priorities and complex organisational challenges.
• Strong professional integrity.
• Ability to challenge constructively and influence outcomes.

Qualifications/Training and professional development

• Degree or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through extensive experience in construction, engineering, estates, project management or related discipline.
• Evidence of continuous professional development at a senior level, including leadership development.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (IWFM, IHEEM, CIBSE, RICS, APM or equivalent).
• Better Business Case Foundation or higher.

Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the criteria specified in the person specification regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. Only those applicants who demonstrate in the application form how they meet the criteria in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications and experience, but we also recruit individuals who possess and can demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our core values (attached).

By applying for this post, you are agreeing to the transfer of information in the application form to Trac jobs & if you are offered a job your personal information will be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system. Please check your email account including your junk folder, regularly for communication regarding this vacancy.

We offer our staff a wide range of benefits and support including:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Free counselling service
• Access to Stream - an app-based service that provides instant earned wage access*
• Support and advice for staff affected by either Perimenopause or Menopause
• Opportunity to join our Staff Networks which include Armed Forces, REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Culture Heritage), Disability and LGBTQ+ networks.

We are committed to being a menopause friendly employer.

Certificates of Sponsorship / Visa and Immigration

Although the salary for Band 3+posts is expected to meet the applicable UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) salary threshold from December 2026 and may therefore be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, (subject to the immigration rules in force at the time of application) applicants are responsible for checking their own eligibility against the relevant immigration requirements. The availability of sponsorship and any visa application remain subject to UKVI rules and approval. If you are not eligible, any offer of employment already made may be withdrawn.

Please note that all Nursing and Healthcare Assistant (HCA) vacancies require a face-to-face interview.

If you require sponsorship to work in this role including where you are currently sponsored, and wish to change employer, please review the Skilled Worker visa eligibility criteria before applying. Further information is available on the Government website:

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Applications

We encourage applicants to ensure that applications accurately reflect their own skills, experience, achievements and motivations. While AI and other digital tools can support drafting and proofreading, applications should be written in a way that genuinely represents the individual applicant.

During our assessment process, we are looking to understand your personal knowledge, experience and suitability for the role. Applications that relyon AI-generated content may not provide an accurate reflection of your capabilities and could make it more difficult for us to assess your suitability fairly or accurately during the interview process.

We encourage candidates to take the time to prepare accurate applications using their own examples and experiences, enabling a fair and transparent recruitment process for all applicants.

Important Notice for Applicants

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices. We do not charge any fees for applications, recruitment processes, sponsorship arrangements or offers of employment. All vacancies are advertised through our official recruitment channels and all recruitment communications will come from authorised Trust representatives using official contact details. If you are asked to make a payment, provide banking information, or have concerns about the authenticity of a recruitment communication, please contact our Recruitment Team for verification before taking any action.

For Overseas Applicants

Please be aware that fraudulent organisations and individuals sometimes falsely claim to represent NHS employers. The Trust will never request payment for employment opportunities, Certificates of Sponsorship, recruitment administration, or visa support. Applicants should only rely on information published on the Trust's official website and recruitment systems.

The Trust reserves the right to review applications from former employees and may take previous employment history into account as part of the selection process.

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