Site Project Director

Job summary

Are you an accomplished leader with a passion for delivering transformative healthcare infrastructure? We are seeking a dynamic Site Project Director to spearhead the design and construction of a major capital project as part of the New Hospital Programme (NHP), at James Paget University Hospital, Gorleston.

Lead the design and construction phases, managing relationships with technical teams and external partners. Oversee contractual relationships with tier one building contractors and enabling works providers. Develop business cases, control budgets, and ensure compliance with NHP Hospital 2.0 standards and the Building Safety Act. Drive value engineering, manage claims and disputes, and minimise disruption to clinical services. Champion health and safety, training, and professional development for all staff involved.

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

As Site Project Director, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a flagship hospital scheme, working closely with the Strategic Programme Director. You’ll manage multidisciplinary teams, external advisors, and contractors, ensuring the project meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and value for the NHS.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  Experience in managing large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Skills:
  
  Proficient in project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).

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.

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 https:// skilled worker sponsorship. 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.

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James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

JPUH, Lowestoft Rd, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LA

Employer's website:

Date posted: 15 Ionawr 2026

Pay scheme:
Other

Salary: £109,179 to £125,637 a year per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full‑time, Flexible working

Reference number: 177-CORP-7693801

Job location:

JPUH, Lowestoft Rd, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LA