This is an opportunity to lead the delivery of capital investment projects across NHS Forth Valley. The Board has an ambitious Population Health & Care Strategy and the development of appropriate property infrastructure to support this, is critical to its success.
NHS Forth Valley is seeking to recruit a project manager with experience in capital projects of a variety of types and value, preferably in an NHS Scotland environment, applying a consistent project management processto multiple projects, from inception to completion. You will be very familiar with project and risk management methodologies and will use highly developed communication skills to establish strong working relationships. You will be an effective team player but also able to work autonomously. You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience.
To succeed in this post you will need to be self directed and have significant experience of working with multiple stakeholders, directing design consultants and contractors and be familiar with the Scottish Government Whole System Infrastructure Planning and Capital Investment Manual processes. Experience of a variety of contract methods would be advantageous.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.
For informal enquiries please contact Morag Farquhar, Director of Facilities, tel 01786 477500.
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
