Project Officer

OverviewThe post holder will support the Project Delivery Manager with delegated responsibility for Capital Projects.
The post holder will develop and maintain good relationships and clear lines of communication with Estate colleagues, Clinicians, Directorate Managers, Senior Managers, together with any appointed Consultants and Contractors in connection with any project work.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Capital Project Delivery Management
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Produce, manage and maintain all relevant Project Documentation
BudgetResponsible for the management of delegated Capital Projects and the appointment and management of contract staff employed in delivering capital projects and ensuring they comply with Trust policies and procedures (e.g. HandS, HR, GDPR etc.).
Non-Staff Expenditure - Capital Project Budgets up to the value of £5M
About us#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children''s ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
DetailsDate posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 179-7438888-F
Job locations: West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification attached for job role responsibilities.
Education and QualificationsEssential
Educated to Degree level in a Construction or Property Discipline or comparable demonstrable experience.
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
Working towards chartered status (MCIOB, MRICS, MCIBSE, M.Arb etc.)
Formal Project Management Qualification
Experience and KnowledgeEssential
Successful track record of working in Property Investment and Improvement
Knowledge in managing clients, contractors and consultants
Experience of delivering value for money / efficiency related changes
The ability to demonstrate knowledge across the Estates and Facilities Portfolio
Desirable
Experience/knowledge of working in a health service environment.
Experience of leading a team of professionals
Successful track record of working in high performing teams, delivering challenging targets and achieving results.
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent report writing skills.
Able to work with groups and multi-disciplinary teams across the organisation and lead where appropriate.
The ability to represent the service when representing the Trust internally and externally
Attention to detail and achieve high level of accuracy
Organised approach to work.
Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
Ability to develop and implement solutions to address problems
Ability to collate, interpret information and implement agreed policies and procedures.
PC literate with office and design packages i.e. Auto-cad.
Ability to plan and prioritise workload
Desirable
The ability to lead change where required
Personal qualitiesEssential
Dedicated and committed
Flexible approach to working hours and duties and adaptable to change
Patient and Quality focused
Professional approach
DisclosuresDisclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer detailsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address: West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ
Employer''s website: https://www.wsh.nhs.uk
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