Project Manager - Staff Accommodation

Insight Executive Group is delighted to partner exclusively with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NW Anglia FT) to source candidates for key appointments within the Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment Programme (HHRP). This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a transformative healthcare initiative.

As the Project Manager – Staff Accommodation, you will play a crucial role in managing the planning and delivery of temporary and permanent staff accommodation for the new hospital development. This includes overseeing the demolition of existing facilities and constructing new accommodation units, ensuring the smooth integration of services and minimal disruption to hospital operations. Your leadership will be essential in ensuring the programme is delivered on time, within budget, and meets high standards of safety, sustainability, and quality.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a highly experienced project manager with a proven track record in managing large-scale capital projects, ideally within healthcare or a public sector environment. You will have experience with business case development, governance processes, and a collaborative approach to working with partner organisations. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive project success.

• Lead the strategic delivery of the construction and commercial elements of the Enabling Works Programme, ensuring alignment with NHS sustainability and Net Zero targets.
• Oversee the development and management of project teams, ensuring effective delivery and adherence to best practices.
• Manage procurement processes for construction and commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with government frameworks and best value for money.
• Develop and implement integrated governance and risk management plans for the programme.
  
  

Project deliverables specific to this role

• To reinstate N+1 resilience, provide access to 20MVA of electrical power to the site to run the New Hospital and meet the Trust’s New Hospital Programme objectives. This covers both construction and ongoing operation.
• Service diversions and temporary protections. Provision of site wide subterranean engineering infrastructure including buried HV & LV power cables, data & telecoms and drainage, rerouting incoming supplies and provision of new fire hydrant and medical gas runs.
• Capital value of projects associated with this role: £30m
  
  

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  
  

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: [email protected] Job title: Insightexecutive Email address: [email protected]

If you are interested in this role and would like to learn more, please contact James Herron at Insight Executive Group on 07387114808 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.