Job Description
We are looking for a highly experienced construction programme manager whose expertise will help drive and enable improvements to the development of the NHSBT Estate. Your ability to effect change for all our customers and deliver quality solutions to provide a safe working environment for colleagues is critical to this role.
You will be reporting directly to the National Construction Programme Manager as well as being part of a small, dedicated Construction team. Being able to navigate and manage a complex organisation is essential, as well as working closely with a wide range of stakeholders both internal and external on specific projects.
Knowing that the essential work that you will be doing will improve and save lives will be extremely rewarding. Joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users your work will enable NHSBT to grow and develop the Services they offer by providing suitable facilities to attain our strategic objectives.
The role can be based in any of our South East London centres such as Tooting or Colindale.
In this role you will be responsible for managing the delivery of identified building projects to deliver Stakeholder satisfaction to time, cost and quality standards. Your responsibilities will include:
- The day-to-day management of various construction projects across the county, from infrastructure upgrades to new donation suites.
- Delivering Service excellence by developing and managing specific projects to the highest professional standards, complying with all relevant internal and external standards, regulations, and instructions.
- Liaising and communicating project progress and issues with all project stakeholders and Contractors, guiding, and assisting with securing contractual agreements.
- Developing designs, specifications and managing projects through to commissioning and completion within agreed financial budgets.
- Producing detailed drawings, specifications, tender documents, and complete contract documentation together with NHSBT tendering templates.
- Being a subject matter expert and professional construction or building advice to stakeholders.
You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.
Experience and Knowledge
- Extensive proven project management experience through the complete project life cycle.
- Extensive proven programme management, experience of several concurrent disparate projects.
- Proven resource management and allocation experience, including those not under direct line management control.
- Proven experience of conducting post implementation reviews and preparing Project Closure Reports.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft packages including Project Office, Word, Excel, and Visio.
- Knowledge and experience of setting and monitoring financial budgets.
- Knowledge of construction contracts and consultant appointments.
- Extensive building fabric and building services knowledge.
- Experience of negotiating construction contracts.
- Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint).
Qualifications and Training
- Educated to master’s degree Level or Equivalent or demonstrable experience and knowledge in construction.
- RICS/CIOB/RIBA professional registration required full Chartered membership (which must be maintained in the role).
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.
By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work – and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
- NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities, and this role is hybrid.
- 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
- NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
- We have fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It is open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 7th September 2025.
Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing Monday 15th September 2025 (subject to confirmation).
For informal enquiries please contact Andrew Munro, National Construction Programme Manager andrew.munro@nhsbt.nhs.uk
