Capital Programme Manager

Capital Programme Manager

The closing date is 09 July 2026

The NHS Capital Funding landscape is changing dramatically and provides multiple opportunities for a forward‑thinking Trust to access funding to support projects that reduce Critical Infrastructure Risk and support safe and effective patient care.

We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Capital Programme Manager to manage and deliver the Trust Capital Programme. This role will lead the delivery of a complex, multi‑million‑pound capital investment programme across our three acute hospital sites:
Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Alexandra Hospital (Redditch), and Kidderminster Treatment Centre.

As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role.

The Capital Programme Manager will have overall responsibility for the planning, governance and delivery of the Trust’s Capital Programme, managing a team to deliver a diverse programme of projects from feasibility through to commissioning, handover and operationalisation.

• Lead the development, management and delivery of the current and future Capital Plan aligned to Trust Strategy and the 10‑year Infrastructure Plan
• Provide senior leadership and line management of the Capital Planning Team
• Establish and maintain robust capital project governance, including the development of procurement strategies
• Ensure compliance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions, procurement regulations, CDM Regulations and the Building Safety Act
• Provide strategic oversight of capital budgets and financial performance
• Support the development and submission of external funding bids
• Work collaboratively with clinical, operational, IPC, fire safety, health & safety, digital and PFI stakeholders
• Lead on sustainability and Net Zero capital programmes
• Ensure effective commissioning, handover and post‑project evaluation

The post holder will be expected to work a minimum of 3 days on site, depending on activity, and will deputise for the Director of Estates & Facilities – Strategic Estates as required.

• Director of Estates and Facilities
• Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities – Strategic Estates
• Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities – PFI and Operational Estates
• Head of Operational Estates and Technical Services
• Head of Facilities
• PFI Team
• Capital Finance Team
• IPC team
• Fire Safety Team
• Health and Safety Team
• Clinical and Operational teams

Key duties include:

• Direct responsibility for delivery of all stages of funded capital works schemes across all three sites.
• Oversee development and execution of the current and future Capital Plan.
• Ensure compliance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions and Procurement regulations.
• Establish robust project governance, chair project boards when appropriate.
• Conduct post‑project evaluations and apply lessons learned.
• Support the Deputy Director of E&F in the development of the Estates Strategy.
• Develop and submit bids for external funding, maintaining a pipeline of prioritised bids.
• Line‑manage the Capital Planning team and deputise for the Director of E&F – Strategic Estates at all levels.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, and may participate in Estates and Facilities On‑Call Management Rota.

• Lead and manage Capital Project Managers and external consultants.
• Commission and manage contractors and professional consultants and oversee performance reviews.

• Build and sustain effective relationships with key individuals across the Trust.
• Plan and deliver stakeholder engagement to secure commitment and shared understanding.
• Identify and manage stakeholder concerns, including challenging situations, to achieve resolution.
• Communicate complex issues clearly to a wide range of audiences.
• Prepare concise, high‑quality reports and papers; highlight risks, escalations and recommendations.

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