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Strategic Estates Project ManagerNHS

Dorchester, DT1 2JY Fixed-Term
Posted 2 October 2026 Closing date 18 October 2026
Dorchester West Rail Station (0.2 miles, direct) Norden - Park and Ride (Swanage Railway) (17.5 miles, direct) Temp Bus Station (19.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

To project manage projects and initiatives to deliver the masterplan, a key organisational strategy to enable the Trust strategy, clinical strategy and people strategy to be realised.

Main duties of the job

  • Day to day project management of masterplan and other projects.
  • Develop and maintain key programme and project documentation (for example business cases, risk register, communications plan, project plans, issues logs, equalities impact assessments, benefits templates and other relevant documents) Prepare, manage and evaluate options appraisals.
  • Ensure effective stakeholder management and communications to create key links both internally and externally, holding to account for delivery where necessary.
  • Work flexibly, diligently and autonomously to meet tight timescales.
  • Plan and manage project budgets and resources.
  • Support capital projects from feasibility through to timely completion and within budget working alongside project teams and partners.
  • Work with the wider Estates team to ensure projects are delivered compliant with relevant legislation and best practice.
  • Support planning and building control application processes for capital work To support the delivery of effective communication through leading focus groups, developing newsletters and other communication methods where required.
  • To provide effective leadership to and management of design teams and other consultants/specialists engaged for project deliveryChair and support project boards and working groups.
  • Prepare and present reports to diverse groups internally and externally.
  • Ensure engagement of relevant service leads or clinicians throughout the life of the project.

Job description

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

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