Formed in 2018, RFL Property Services is a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Free London Group and has embarked on a journey of transformational change in the way estate services are delivered within the NHS and deliver a ground-breaking operating model for services that overcome traditional organisational boundaries and align across the ICS and Provider Alliance for North Central London.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, our “parent” Trust, is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care through our 4 main hospital sites , North Middlesex, Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Capital Project Professional to provide strategic leadership for the planning and delivery of RFL Group capital projects and programmes. In this high-profile role, you will have full authority and responsibility for managing, coordinating, and delivering our group capital programme.

Your mission will be to ensure all projects meet RFLPS strategic objectives—delivering on time, within budget, and to the highest quality, while minimising disruption to patient care, operational activity, and Trust income.

Key Responsibilities

As the postholder, you will report directly to the Director of Capital Planning and Delivery and be responsible for:

• Strategic Leadership: Deputising for the Director and representing RFLPS and the Trust at regional and national forums.
• End-to-End Project Delivery: Leading the successful implementation of capital-funded investments and projects from inception to completion.
• Business Case Development: Leading project teams in drafting robust investment business cases (Strategic Outline Case, Outline Business Case, Full Business Case) in line with national guidance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Driving the design development process, engaging with clinical, facilities, and IM&T teams for new health facilities.
• Governance & Assurance: Supporting and assuring the governance structures for the entire capital programme.
• Team Leadership: Providing direct leadership and mentorship to a team of capital development project managers.

The Ideal Candidate

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Qualifications: Educated to degree level with Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng/IEng).
• Experience: Significant post-qualification, senior management experience in strategic project delivery within an acute hospital environment or a similarly complex organisation.
• Leadership: A proven track record of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams in estate strategy, construction, and project funding.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing multi-year capital plans.
• Analytical Skills: The ability to undertake sophisticated financial and qualitative analysis to inform decision-making.

Our Offer

· A competitive salary of £102,108 - £113,633 per annum, with opportunities for growth and development.

· 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.

· Membership of the NEST Pension Scheme.

· Car leasing scheme via salary sacrifice.

· A comprehensive range of discounted lifestyle and well-being benefits.

At RFLPS, we value and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone can truly be themselves at work and feel valued, recognised and empowered. We welcome applicants from all background and protected characteristics, and those who are interested in flexible working arrangements. We commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kelly Liu, Head of People at rf-tr.rflpsrecruitment@nhs.net