Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Manager (Band 8a) to join its Strategic Estates team in Dorchester. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional to lead and deliver large-scale, complex projects that directly contribute to the improvement of healthcare infrastructure and patient services.
The ideal candidate will hold a degree (or equivalent experience) in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline, and possess recognised project management credentials such as PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent. You will have a proven track record of managing multimillion-pound projects within estates, facilities, or construction environments, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards.
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills are essential, as you will collaborate with stakeholders across clinical, technical, and operational teams to achieve strategic objectives.
International candidates and sponsorship applicants are welcome to apply, making this an excellent opportunity for qualified professionals seeking to advance their careers within the NHS.
Join Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare estates management.
Position: Senior Project Manager
Salary: £51,000 – £57,000 a year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Dorchester
The Role
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to deliver large-scale and complex capital projects within the Trust’s Strategic Estates masterplan.
Working closely with the Programme Director and internal teams, you will take responsibility for the full lifecycle of high-value NHS capital schemes — from business case to delivery and post-project evaluation.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and coordinate major NHS capital projects to agreed time, cost, and quality standards.
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, and contractors.
- Prepare and present business cases, project initiation documents, risk and issue logs, benefits tracking and evaluation reports.
- Develop project budgets, manage resources, and report on financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, HTM/HBN guidance, CDM regulations, and NHS Estates standards.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement with clinical and non-clinical groups, maintaining effective communication at all levels.
- Support governance and reporting requirements to ensure transparency and control.
- Capture and share lessons learned to inform future capital programmes.
About You
Essential:
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent project-management qualification.
- Proven track record managing large-scale, complex projects in estates or construction settings.
- Excellent leadership, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to influence at senior level.
- Competent in Microsoft Office and project-planning tools (MS Project or similar).
Desirable:
- Experience delivering NHS or public-sector capital works.
- Familiarity with NEC contracts and Agenda for Change governance processes.
- Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, or equivalent).
Why Join
- This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping Dorset’s healthcare infrastructure.
- You’ll work with a talented Estates team, overseeing transformational capital programmes that directly enhance patient care and hospital facilities.
How to Apply
Email your CV and a short cover note to admin@aid4student.co.uk
Subject line: Senior Project Manager — Band 8a (Dorset County Hospital)
Applications close 20 October 2025. Early applications are encouraged.
International candidates and sponsorship applicants are welcome to apply.
Application Process
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Application Deadline
October 20th, 2025