Job summary
- Main area
- Support Services
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 210-2025-498-A
- Employer
- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Countess of Chester Hospital
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Building Services Project Manager
Band 7
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week
The Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and highly self-motivated Building Services Project Manager to join our Estates team.
Reporting to the Head of Capital Development, you will lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of building services projects across our healthcare estate, ensuring all projects meet NHS standards, statutory requirements, and deliver value for money.
As a strong people manager and someone who continually seeks improvement, you will be passionate about the provision of high-quality care and be committed to our values with an ability to inspire, motivate and empower those around you.
As a leader within the Trust, you will be expected to work autonomously and provide expert opinion within your areas of professional responsibility. The next few years will bring significant and exciting technical challenges for the Trust, and the ability to embrace change and have a “can do” attitude will be key requirements for success in this role.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the delivery of healthcare services by managing essential building services projects that enhance patient care environments.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee all building services projects including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and related systems within the NHS estate.
- Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and external consultants to coordinate project activities.
- Ensure compliance with NHS health and safety standards, building regulations, and statutory legislation.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for building services projects.
- Prepare regular reports and progress updates for senior management and relevant committees.
- Drive continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives within building services projects.
- Manage tendering processes and contract administration for building services works.
Working for our organisation
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:
• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds.
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
- Project management experience delivering M&E projects in complex, live environments.
- Working knowledge of HTMs, HBNs, and healthcare design standards
Desirable criteria
- NHS or public sector project delivery experience
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIBSE, IET, CIOB).
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Project management experience delivering M&E projects in complex, live environments.
- Strong understanding of health and safety and statutory compliance in a healthcare setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ian Miller
- Job title
- Head of Capital Projects
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244 364674
- Additional information
Informal visits/chats are welcomed; to schedule these, please contact Charlotte Rowles, PA to Ian Miller, on 01244 365318
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