Senior Capital Projects Construction Manager
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation TrustMaidenhead, SL6 6DU, South East
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust based in Maidenhead, SL6 6DU. The advertised salary is £59,798 to £67,020. Applications close on 9 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Capital Projects Construction Manager to join our Estates Design & Technical Services (EDTS) team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated construction professional to lead the delivery of a varied portfolio of capital construction and infrastructure projects across the Trust estate. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across projects from feasibility, design and procurement through to construction, commissioning and handover.
You will lead multidisciplinary teams including Surveyors, Engineers and Trainees, while managing contractors, consultants and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within budget. This role offers the opportunity to influence the future development of healthcare environments that directly support patient care and staff wellbeing.
The post is based at St Mark's Hospital, Maidenhead, with travel across Berkshire Healthcare sites as required. Flexible working opportunities are available where service needs allow.
o Lead the delivery of capital construction and infrastructure projects across the Trust estateo Manage projects through all RIBA stages from feasibility to commissioning and handovero Prepare feasibility studies, specifications, technical drawings, reports and cost estimateso Procure and manage contractors and consultants in accordance with Standing Financial Instructionso Administer JCT and other construction contracts and oversee project budgets and financial reportingo Ensure compliance with HTMs, HBNs, CDM Regulations, NHS guidance and statutory requirementso Act as Principal Designer where appropriate and support safe project deliveryo Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, contractors and specialist advisorso Lead, supervise and support Surveyors, Engineers and Trainees within EDTS
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
1. Degree level or equivalent experience and formal training in construction.2. Professional registration or evidence working towards membership.3. IOSH or equivalent accredited Certificate.4. JCT Contract Management qualification or equivalent.5. Experience of managing projects through inception, design and completion.6. 5 years experience of design and building projects or 5 years experience of construction contract management.7. Car driver with access to car.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: John Ross on 07766 160568 or email john.ross@berkshire.nhs.uk, wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
1. Degree level or equivalent experience and formal training in construction.2. Professional registration or evidence working towards membership.3. IOSH or equivalent accredited Certificate.4. JCT Contract Management qualification or equivalent.5. Experience of managing projects through inception, design and completion.6. 5 years experience of design and building projects or 5 years experience of construction contract management.7. Car driver with access to car.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: John Ross on 07766 160568 or email john.ross@berkshire.nhs.uk, wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Education/Qualifications/Training
- Degree level or equivalent experience and formal training in construction.
- Professional registration or evidence working towards membership
- IOSH or equivalent accredited Certificate
- JCT Contract Management qualification or equivalent
Continuous Professional Development
- Evidence of continuous personal development
Previous Experience
- Experience of managing projects through inception, design and completion
- 5 years' experience of design and building projects or 5 years' experience of constructioncontract management
- Previous work in healthcare
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Professional and technical knowledge of relevant IT systems, building, construction and engineering services
- Ability to lead, direct and motivate a team
- Strong planning and organisation skills
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people at varying levels of organisations
- Aptitude for training and development
- Team Player
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work
- Knowledge of NBS
- An understanding of the NHS and its values
- Strong customer focus
- Financial and budgetary experience
- Good analytical skills
Additional Requirements
- Car driver with access to car
Education/Qualifications/Training
- Degree level or equivalent experience and formal training in construction.
- Professional registration or evidence working towards membership
- IOSH or equivalent accredited Certificate
- JCT Contract Management qualification or equivalent
Continuous Professional Development
- Evidence of continuous personal development
Previous Experience
- Experience of managing projects through inception, design and completion
- 5 years' experience of design and building projects or 5 years' experience of constructioncontract management
- Previous work in healthcare
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Professional and technical knowledge of relevant IT systems, building, construction and engineering services
- Ability to lead, direct and motivate a team
- Strong planning and organisation skills
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people at varying levels of organisations
- Aptitude for training and development
- Team Player
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work
- Knowledge of NBS
- An understanding of the NHS and its values
- Strong customer focus
- Financial and budgetary experience
- Good analytical skills
Additional Requirements
- Car driver with access to car
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.
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
St Marks Hospital, 112 St Marks Road
Maidenhead
SL6 6DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
St Marks Hospital, 112 St Marks Road
Maidenhead
SL6 6DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
How this role compares
We hold 445 NHS vacancies in South East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £39,959. This role pays more than about 87% of them.
There are 3,997 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 614 of them in South East.
You have 10 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 13 days, so this is about the usual amount of time.
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust has 22 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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