North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of complex construction projects within the healthcare sector. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to end-to-end project management, ensuring budget and resource compliance while working on large-scale developments that enhance patient care and hospital infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in construction project support, working within complex programmes to ensure smooth execution and delivery. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.
With a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) available, this position is open to qualified professionals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic NHS environment. Join North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare facilities.
About the Trust
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is a statutory, not-for-profit, public benefit corporation responsible for delivering acute healthcare services across multiple sites. The Trust operates three acute hospitals—Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, and Stamford and Rutland Hospital—along with outpatient and radiology services at Doddington Hospital, the Princess of Wales Hospital in Ely, The City Care Centre in Peterborough, and North Cambridgeshire Hospital in Wisbech.
Serving a growing population of approximately 850,000 residents across Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, and Bedfordshire, the Trust also provides healthcare services to communities in East Leicestershire and Rutland ICB, Bedfordshire, Luton& Milton Keynes ICB, and Norfolk &Waveney ICB. Additionally, NHS England commissions specialised and nationally provided services, including Cancer Services, Dental and Screening Programmes, as well as healthcare support for locally based Armed Forces personnel and individuals residing in Her Majesty’s Prison Services.
Position: Assistant Project Manager
Salary: £46,148 – £52,809 a year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Huntingdon
About the Role
Shaping the Future of Healthcare – Build with Purpose, Lead with Vision
Are you ready to be part of a ground-breaking redevelopment that will shape healthcare for future generations? This opportunity will support the delivery of the Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment Programme a once-in-a-generation investment that will replace existing hospital infrastructure with a state-of-the-art smart digital hospital.
This is your opportunity to contribute to a large-scale programme that will not only enhance patient care but also drive innovation, sustainability and economic regeneration in the region. You will work as part of a dynamic team, supporting the planning, procurement and delivery of the Main Works Programme, ensuring its success in line with NHS standards and the New Hospital Programme.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a transformational programme that will impact 900,000+ patientsacrossCambridgeshire, Peterborough, and South Lincolnshire.
Work in a supportive, forward-thinking team that values professional growth.
Gain exposure to high-profile healthcare infrastructure projects that will shape the future of patient care.
If you’re a motivated, detail-oriented project professional eager to make a real difference in the healthcare sector, we’d love to hear from you.
Main Duties:
- Support the strategic and operational deliveryof the Main Works construction programme.
- Assist in project planning, programme development, and risk managementto ensure seamless execution.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, key stakeholders, and external contractors to maintain governance, compliance, and high-quality outcomes.
- Play a key role in the procurement and contract managementof specialist services.
- Work within NHS sustainability and Net Zero targets to support the creation of a future-proof healthcare facility.
Person Specifications:
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field
- Evidence of post graduate diploma level knowledge
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Able to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for their role
Desirable
- Knowledge of construction methodologies including Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)
- Sustainability certifications (e.g. BREEAM)
- Formal Project Management qualification
- Knowledge of healthcare regulation and standards set by CQC
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of supporting with end-to-end construction processes, including budget and resource compliance, within complex projects and programmes
- Significant experience of successful collaborative working and partnership development with a wide range of stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects
- Experience of a variety of project planning and programming techniques
- Experience of governance and business case approval processes
Desirable
- Experience of working in the construction industry
- Experience in NHS or public sector
- Experience of business case development for large or complex capital projects
- Post qualification experience at management level
- Knowledge of the New Hospital Programme
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of HBN’s, Firecode, HGN’s and HTM’s
Benefits
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Qualified individuals should visit the NHS WEBSITE to apply
Application Deadline
March 28, 2025