Associate Director of Capital Projects and Infrastructure

Job Overview This post is only open to internal applicants. The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional senior leader to join our Estates and Facilities Team as Associate Director of Capital Projects and Infrastructure. This is a strategically important role responsible for the planning, governance and delivery of the Trust's capital investment programme, supporting the development of modern healthcare facilities and infrastructure that enable outstanding patient care. Reporting to the Group Director and Capital Projects & Infrastructure, you will lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital projects, infrastructure investment, property matters and strategic redevelopment programmes. You will provide expert advice to executive and operational leaders, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and provide maximum value for patients, staff and the organisation. We are looking for an experienced capital, estates or infrastructure professional with a proven track record of leading complex programmes within large and challenging environments. You will bring strong strategic thinking, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through change and delivery. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future estate, infrastructure and capital investment priorities of one of the South West's leading NHS organisations. Main duties of the job The Associate Director of Capital Projects and Infrastructure will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Trust's capital programme, ensuring investment supports clinical priorities, statutory compliance, operational resilience and long-term organisational objectives. The Postholder Will Lead the development, prioritisation and delivery of the Trust's capital projects and infrastructure programmes.Provide executive-level assurance regarding programme performance, governance, risk, finance and compliance.Oversee business case development, project approval processes and capital planning activities.Lead multidisciplinary project teams, external consultants and construction partners.Provide strategic leadership for property, estate redevelopment and infrastructure investment initiatives.Develop strong relationships with clinical, operational and corporate stakeholders to ensure capital investments support service improvement objectives.Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.Contribute to wider organisational strategy, transformation programmes and long-term estate planning activities. Applicants should demonstrate significant experience of managing complex capital programmes, excellent leadership and communication skills, strong financial and commercial awareness, and the ability to influence at senior organisational levels. Working for our organisation We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group, a partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners. By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we’re proud of. We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool! Discover what it’s like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we’re building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The Associate Director of Capital Projects and Infrastructure is responsible for providing strategic leadership, professional expertise and operational management for the Trust's capital projects and infrastructure function. Key Responsibilities Include Strategic Leadership Lead the development and delivery of the Trust's capital investment programme.Support the development of long-term estates and infrastructure strategies.Ensure capital investment aligns with clinical priorities, organisational objectives and available resources.Provide expert advice to senior management teams, committees and Boards. Capital Programme Delivery Oversee the full lifecycle of capital projects from concept and business case development through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and post-project review.Ensure effective governance, reporting and performance management arrangements are in place across all projects.Maintain oversight of programme risks, opportunities and dependencies. Financial and Commercial Management Lead capital planning, forecasting and programme monitoring activities.Ensure robust financial management and value-for-money principles are embedded across all projects.Support the development of business cases and investment proposals. Compliance, Quality and Assurance Ensure projects comply with statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements.Maintain effective risk management and assurance processes.Promote safe delivery practices and high standards of quality throughout project lifecycles. Leadership and People Management Provide leadership and direction for Capital Projects staff and associated resources.Develop organisational capability, professional standards and continuous improvement within the function.Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and high performance. Partnership Working Build productive relationships with clinical leaders, operational managers, corporate services, external partners, consultants and contractors.Represent the Trust in regional and system-wide discussions relating to capital investment, infrastructure and estate development. The postholder will play a key role in shaping the future healthcare estate, ensuring infrastructure investment enables service transformation, improves patient experience and supports delivery of the Trust's strategic objectives. Person specification Qualifications And Training Essential criteria Degree in relevant estates, engineering, built-environment, architecture or project management discipline  Master’s degree or equivalent senior-level experience  Chartered with relevant professional body (RICS,CIBSE, IHEEM, CIOB, RIBA, or equivalent)  Evidence of continued professional development and leadership development Desirable criteria Relevant postgraduate qualification Experience Essential criteria Significant senior leadership experience in a large, complex organisation   Proven delivery of statutory compliance, engineering governance and technical assurance Budget management of multi-million-pound capital programmes Leading multi-disciplinary teams and change programmes Experience supporting large capital programmes Desirable criteria Experience working across multi-site/system roles Experience of public-facing or politically sensitive stakeholder engagement in relation to estates/capital developments Skills and Knowledge Essential criteria Kknowledge of HTMs/HBNs, CDM and Health & Safety legislation Ability to interpret complex technical and performance data; strong analytical skills Financial and commercial acumen Advanced communication, influence and stakeholder management skills Proven ability to engage, influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders (clinical, operational and corporate) and with external partners/suppliers Strong judgement in balancing safety, compliance, operational continuity, affordability and strategic value Values & Personal Qualities Essential criteria Professional integrity, sound judgement and resilience Inclusive, collaborative and compassionate leadership style Commitment to patient safety, quality and continuous improvement Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver at pace Desirable criteria Strong advocate for sustainability and Net Zero principles Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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 Job Description (PDF, 272.3KB)Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB) Further details / informal visits contact Name Martin Duggan Job title Group Director - Capital Projects & Infrastructure Email address Martin.Duggan1@nhs.net Telephone number 07557186821