Estates Project Manager

Job Summary South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST) provides compassionate, quality, and timely emergency and urgent care to everyone in the South West 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We deliver this over 10,000 square miles of England and occupy over 100 buildings. These buildings play vital role for our colleagues and partners so that we deliver the best care when you need us most. To help us do this, we are looking for an experienced Estates Project Manager to support our existing Estates Project Manager. This is a key position in the SWAST Estates and Facilities Team reporting to the Head of Estates and Facilities; working on and delivering strategic projects that enable the trust to deliver a futureproof and fit‑for‑purpose estate. Main Duties of the Job This is an exciting time to join the Trust, to support the Estates team with a number of projects currently in flight and many more upcoming. The role will be responsible for leading and delivering projects as a Project Manager, but also leading design teams as a client's representative to manage client interests, cost oversight and reporting function as required. This is a varied role with stakeholder engagement at all levels, both internal and external. The Estates Project Manager will provide solid customer care and insight into how to ensure projects are both kept on track and meet the end user requirements in line with Trust strategy. The role can be based at either Exeter HQ or our Bristol office. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will have: Experience of managing multiple projects across multiple sites, from concept through to successful delivery. Experience of successfully managing multiple internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team. Sound knowledge of contractor management, health and safety, and project management. Excellent communication skills – confident, empathetic, and able to build productive relationships. Strong attention to detail, good judgment, and a passion for delivering across multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environment. Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with electrical experience or an electrical background. About Us Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day. We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five‑year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core. At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6,000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers. If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you. In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role. You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development. Benefits Competitive NHS salary A standard working week of 37.5 hours Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working Generous Pension Scheme Career and salary progression Car leasing scheme Free parking across Trust sites Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes Staff networks Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK Job Details Date posted: 10 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 7 Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 202-7645081 Job locations: Trust Headquarters, Exeter or St James Court, Bristol; Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Exeter, EX2 7HY Person Specification Education & qualifications – Essential Degree or Equivalent Current Driving Licence Education & qualifications – Desirable Project Management Qualification General Management or Estates/FM management qualification Previous experience – Essential Significant estates related project experience Experience of successfully managing at least one large/complex project Previous experience – Desirable Ambulance or Emergency Service experience Disclosure 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 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 Details Employer name: South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Address: Trust Headquarters, Exeter or St James Court, Bristol; Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Exeter, EX2 7HY Employer's website: https://www.swast.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr