Capital Project Manager

About the department

Our Capital Projects & Property team is responsible for shaping and delivering the environment our patients and clinicians experience every day. From the earliest feasibility work through to commissioning and handover, the team ensures Welbeck sites are safe, compliant and thoughtfully designed supporting outstanding clinical care and operational performance.

Working closely with clinical leaders, operations, finance, IT and external partners, the team delivers refurbishments and developments at pace, balancing the needs of live healthcare environments with excellent governance, quality and value for money.

About the role

As Capital Projects Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of capital construction projects across Welbeck primarily refurbishments ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.

This is a hands-on role covering the full project lifecycle: business case support, stakeholder engagement, feasibility and design, procurement and contractor management, construction delivery, commissioning and operational handover. You will work within healthcare and statutory requirements (including CDM, and HTMs/HBNs where applicable), building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external consultants, contractors and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a range of capital projects across Welbeck sites, from feasibility through to handover

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams including internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and suppliers

• Plan, programme and coordinate design, procurement, construction, commissioning and close-out activities

• Maintain clear project governance, reporting and documentation, escalating risks/issues appropriately

• Manage stakeholder engagement across clinical, operational, finance and executive teams

• Ensure compliance with relevant healthcare and statutory standards (e.g., HTMs/HBNs where appropriate, CDM, CQC) and manage any required derogations

• Manage project risk and change control, maintaining accurate cost, programme and scope information

• Manage delegated budgets, certify payments, track forecast vs actual spend, and deliver value for money

• Lead tendering and procurement activities for construction works and associated suppliers

• Lead procurement for non-medical equipment and furniture as required

• Drive quality and continuous improvement through post-project reviews and lessons learned

• Produce clear updates, papers and presentations for senior stakeholders and executive forums

About you

You are an experienced project manager delivering construction and refurbishment projects in healthcare (or similarly regulated) environments. You bring a practical, organised approach and communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes in live operational settings.

You own programme, cost and risk, applying robust governance while keeping delivery moving at pace. You collaborate well, influence effectively, and manage competing priorities with calm, professional judgement.

Essential qualifications & experience
Degree (or equivalent) in Building Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related
Capital project management experience in healthcare estates/facilities (or similar compliance and complexity)
Knowledge of healthcare design standards (HTMs/HBNs), healthcare legislation and construction health & safety
Proven delivery of complex projects on time and within budget

Key skills
Planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk and change control
Confident leadership across multi-disciplinary teams and third parties
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication, including senior-level presentations
Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera or equivalent)
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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Recruitment Process

For this role, there will potentially be four stages;

• Stage 1 - Shortlisting (based on your application)

• Stage 2 - Screening Calls

• Stage 3 - 1st interview

• Stage 4 - 2nd interview

We aim to complete these as soon as possible after the closing date for applications.

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Welbeck, we believe exceptional care starts with inclusive teams. We are committed to creating a workplace where difference is valued and excellence is expected; where people feel respected, and everyone is supported to do their very best. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and appoint on merit, recognising that diverse perspectives strengthen clinical quality, leadership, operational delivery and patient care.

Welbeck is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to pre-employment checks in line with regulatory requirements, including an appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.