LI Capital Programme Manager

Equality & Diversity

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Provide leadership in project management for the delivery of capital projects such as hospital campus developments or primary care programmes under a framework procurement such as hub, e.g. the development of Royal Edinburgh Campus, Western General Hospital or East Lothian Community Hospital.

Significant planning, organisation and coordination are required to deliver the capital strategy for NHS Lothian and the Integration Joint Boards. Projects span years from initial agreement to completion, with significant changes during development; long‑term planning projections must be considered and, where appropriate, influenced.

Managing all aspects of projects, from business case development, specification of client requirements and technical standards, design, town planning, on to procurement and construction, and finally into the operational phase, ensuring they are delivered within the scope agreed by the Project Board and NHS Lothian.

• Lead project management for large capital initiatives.
• Plan, organise and coordinate capital strategy delivery for NHS Lothian and Integration Joint Boards.
• Develop business cases and specify client requirements and technical standards.
• Oversee design, town planning, procurement and construction phases.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, time and budget.
• Engage with the Project Board and stakeholders to maintain alignment and progress.

• Proven experience in project management of large capital projects in healthcare or similar.
• Strong planning, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and construction management.
• Requirement to hold a PVG Scheme membership/record; if not, must apply to Disclosure Scotland and be deemed satisfactory before appointment.
• Compliance with any legislative changes to PVG requirements effective 1 April 2025.

To work in the United Kingdom, individuals must demonstrate the relevant permission to work. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service and must be verified by NHS Scotland Boards.

We will fully support disabled candidates and those with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any changes to current requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team.