Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Manager to join its dynamic estates and facilities team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering vital healthcare infrastructure projects within one of the largest and most respected NHS Trusts in the UK.
The ideal candidate will be a responsive and forward-thinking professional, capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining clarity and focus. You should be self-motivated, able to use your own initiative, and know when to escalate or collaborate effectively with others.
Desirable qualifications include:
HNC/HND or Degree in Architecture, Building Surveying, Building Services/Engineering, Construction Project Management, or another construction-related discipline.
Equivalent professional experience within a healthcare or construction environment will also be considered.
This position offers visa sponsorship (CoS available) for eligible international applicants. Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and contribute to meaningful projects that improve patient care, enhance sustainability, and support innovation across healthcare facilities.
Apply now to advance your project management career with one of the UK’s leading NHS Trusts.
Position: Project Manager
Salary: £47, 810 – £54,710 per Year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Manchester
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager within the multi-disciplinary Property & Estates Development Team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
Reporting to the Senior Capital Works Manager, this individual will be responsible for the delivery of a wide range of diverse and exciting projects on one of the three main acute sites, within the MFT group. The applicant can be from a building or engineering background and educated to a undergrade degree level or have equivalent level of knowledge gained from experience. Whilst NHS experience is desirable, we would encourage candidates that have suitable qualification but have no NHS experience to apply as specific training can be provided.
As a Projects Manager, you’ll be instrumental to the successful delivery of our annual capital programme, strategic planning and estates rationalisation. The MFT capital programme comprises of the delivery of business cases through major/minor capital projects and extensive backlog maintenance programme across the estate. We will look to you to develop and implement capital and estates strategies that ensure we achieve our development programme goals. Responding to changes called for by the modernisation agenda, you’ll ensure that we meet our statutory responsibilities and evolve in line with the NHS plan.
Main duties of the job
- The main duties will include the commissioning and successful delivery of projects from inception through to completion. This will be achieved through the robust management of programme, budget and design throughout project delivery, ensuring health, safety and quality is kept at the forefront.
- The successful candidate will manage Project budgets, including full accountability and responsibility for all budgets allocated and expenditure made in line with trust SFI’s ensuring best value for money, accurate and timely reporting, cost efficiencies and full adherence to trust procurement rules. This will include managing several different project budgets at the same time.
- Ensure that appointments, tenders, contracts and subsequent payments are undertaken in accordance with the Trust’s Standing Orders, Tendering & Contracting Procedures and NHS capital planning guides.
- Develop project feasibility studies with Users and Design Teams to form part of capital bid submissions on behalf of the Deputy Director of Estates Development, utilising Cost Consultants as required.
- Responsible for interpreting construction contract law, Health and safety legislation including CDM, building regulations, and other requirements on estates and capital development.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Person Specifications
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/HND Degree in Architecture, Building Surveying, Building Services/Engineering, Construction Project Management or other Construction related subject. Or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Desirable
- Membership of a professional body such as RICS, RIBA, CIBSE, CIOB.
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant Legislation (Building Regulations, CDM, HTM, HBNs etc). Planning law/requirements and Codes of Practice
- Familiar with different contract types and associated contract administration
Desirable
- Previous experience within an NHS environment
Training and Experience
Essential
- The post holder must have a minimum 3-years experience of working in a busy design/construction office with experience of: Preparing/management of detailed working drawings, for an environment with complex design construction and engineering services solutions. Preparing/Management of specifications. Preparing tender documentation. Management and Contract Administration of Construction Projects. Writing reports. Programme, Financial, Risk Management throughout the project lifecycle. Leading multi-disciplinary team and directing external consultants. Consultation and liaison with diverse user groups.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation, Health & Safety
Desirable
- A working knowledge of: Database Systems, AutoCAD, Revit & BIM. MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project etc), Photoshop, Sketchup. Email systems
Attributes
Essential
- A responsive and proactive individual who is a clear thinker with a: Ability to see matters in perspective, Self-motivated and able to determine priorities and use own initiative but recognises when to refer to others
Desirable
- Demonstrates CPD and achievements
Other
Essential
- Travel between sites will be required
Desirable
- Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Application Process
Application Deadline
November 3rd, 2025