Job Advertisement: Healthcare Estates Contracts Project Manager
Location: Birmingham, UK
Salary: Competitive (Banding dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: NHS Estates & Facilities
Are you an experienced estates professional with a strong background in contract and project management within healthcare? We are seeking a Healthcare Estates Contracts Project Manager to join our dynamic Estates & Facilities team supporting the delivery of essential healthcare services across Birmingham.
About the Role: You will be responsible for leading the day-to-day management, performance, and financial control of healthcare estates service contracts, including PFI and non-PFI arrangements. Reporting to the Senior Estates Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring our estate is safe, compliant, and supports high-quality patient care. This role combines technical, financial, and strategic responsibilities, including the delivery of capital projects, contract oversight, budget management, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the management and monitoring of PFI and other service contracts.
Oversee contract budgets including forecasting, expenditure tracking, reporting, and invoice management.
Ensure contract performance meets statutory, regulatory, and service level requirements.
Deliver capital projects from planning through to commissioning in line with NHS and statutory guidance.
Conduct property inspections and risk assessments; ensure environmental and service compliance.
Develop and maintain contract management systems and performance frameworks.
Manage project teams, external consultants, and multidisciplinary contractors.
Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and external regulatory bodies.
Support audit processes and manage action plans from findings.
Line manage staff within your area, ensuring professional development and compliance.Essential Criteria:
Degree or HNC in Building/Engineering, Estates Management, or equivalent relevant discipline.
Substantial experience in estates and facilities management, ideally within the NHS or a healthcare setting.
Proven track record in managing large-scale contracts (including PFI) and complex capital projects.
Strong knowledge of building compliance, statutory regulations, and risk management.
Demonstrable budget management and financial forecasting experience.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
High-level IT proficiency including use of performance and financial reporting systems.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.Desirable:
Experience working in mental health settings.
Knowledge of NHS Private Finance Initiative contracts.
Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams on live healthcare sites.What We Offer:
A vital role in supporting critical healthcare infrastructure.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
A collaborative working environment with a supportive management team.
Access to NHS pension and employee benefits schemes.Application deadline:
To apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Are you ready to play a key role in maintaining and improving the infrastructure that supports vital healthcare services? Apply now and help shape the future of healthcare estates in Birmingham