Senior Project Manager

at  The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and is world renowned for cancer treatment and research. The Trust has an outstanding reputation for performance and has delivered a substantial capital programme over the last 5 years (circ £30m p.a.), this has significantly upgrading large areas of the estate and further redevelopment is planned.
We are looking for a self-motivated and well organised enthusiastic Senior Project Manager to join the busy Capital Project team based in Chelsea. There will also be a requirement to travel to Sutton as often as required as many capital projects are located there and there is a possibility of being Sutton based.
The post holder will have significant experience in healthcare project management, financial reporting and cash flow forecasts for capital projects. The post holder will have a proven track record in equipping and operational commissioning of healthcare projects and be routinely required to deliver expert advice and communicate complex information effectively to Trust directors, senior managers, clinical staff, and external consultants.
The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the operational maintenance staff demonstrating the ability to work under pressure and prioritise the workload in order to meet key deadlines.
To support the Director of Projects and Estates in managing the Capital Estates Programme.
Professionally accountable for estates project construction and implementation of delegated schemes within the Trust’s Investment Programme to improve the environment for patients and staff.
(1) To work as a specialist professional as part of the Projects Department.
(2) To provide expert specialist and professional construction and estates projects advice to other Estates staff, Directors, Senior Management, Trust Boards and external agencies.
(3) To independently manage a portfolio of complicated delegated projects from £30K to £100M from inception to completion, including project management, design, contract administration, site supervision and commissioning under the Trust Capital Programme.
(4) To appoint and manage external professional consultants within an authorised budget as a Budget Holder.
(5) To manage Capital Budgets, purchase professional services, contractor works and physical assets as part of the Trust Capital Programme.
(6) To be responsible for producing and implementing a number of department processes and procedures.
(7) To deputise for Senior Managers within the Projects Department as and when required.
(8) Responsible for the operational commissioning of health buildings.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That’s why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• To contribute to the strategic development of the Trust Wide Estate and act as an ‘expert advisor’ for the service.
• To provide professional advice
• To establish and review effective management systems and to implement systems and processes
• To participate in the preparation of business cases
• To be responsible for the preparation of Board Reports.
• To lead in the preparation of progress reports
• To present to the Trust boards, Divisional groups and Department as required.
• To carry out full surveys and preparations of drawings, specifications and tender documents
• To monitor costs of a portfolio of projects
• To deliver, quality project, on time and to budget
• To development and implement Departmental policies and procedures
• To be responsible for delegated elements of the Estates Trust Strategy
• To be responsible for the operational commissioning of Health Service buildings

• To contribute to the strategic development of the Trust Wide Estate and act as an ‘expert advisor’ for the service.
• To provide professional advice
• To establish and review effective management systems and to implement systems and processes
• To participate in the preparation of business cases
• To be responsible for the preparation of Board Reports.
• To lead in the preparation of progress reports
• To present to the Trust boards, Divisional groups and Department as required.
• To carry out full surveys and preparations of drawings, specifications and tender documents
• To monitor costs of a portfolio of projects
• To deliver, quality project, on time and to budget
• To development and implement Departmental policies and procedures
• To be responsible for delegated elements of the Estates Trust Strategy
• To be responsible for the operational commissioning of Health Service building