Head of Capital Projects and PlanningNHS
Job summary
The Head of Capital Projects and Planning is a senior leadership role within the Estates and Facilities Department, responsible for overseeing the Trust's capital programme. This includes management of all construction, maintenance, and operational activities ensuring they align with the Trust's Estates Strategy, comply with all legislative standards, and meet sustainability goals. The role includes a strong emphasis on sustainability, planning, space management, collaboration, and alignment with broader NHS priorities.
Additionally, the post holder will contribute to the Strategic Estates strategy, working closely with the Director of Estates and Facilities to support configuration, consolidation, and the effective use of resources in line with the Trust's clinically led strategy.
The Estates and Facilities Department work with a wide range of consultants for specific capital projects. The post holder will ensure that full and appropriate supervision is in place and undertaken with all staff involved with capital schemes.
Main duties of the job
1 For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Job description
For further information,please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.