Senior Infrastructure Programme Manager (Engineering & Energy)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Programme Manager to lead the delivery of major engineering, energy and infrastructure programmes across our hospital estate.

Our Estates Redevelopment Team delivers complex capital projects that are critical to the future resilience, sustainability and operation of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust's estate. We are looking for a technical leader who can provide engineering oversight, programme leadership and operational integration across major infrastructure investments. Current projects include the reconfiguration and renewal of the high-voltage electrical infrastructure at Lewisham University Hospital and the decarbonisation and replacement of the Trust's ageing steam heating systems.

This is a client-side delivery role, requiring strong technical knowledge, programme management capability and stakeholder leadership. You will ensure projects are delivered safely and effectively within a live healthcare environment.

You will work closely with consultants, contractors, project managers, Estates teams, clinical leaders and senior Trust stakeholders from design development through construction, commissioning and operational handover.

This role would suit an experienced infrastructure, engineering or energy professional who enjoys working across technical, operational and commercial interfaces, and who can translate complex engineering projects into successful operational outcomes.

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of major engineering, energy and infrastructure programmes from business case to operational handover.
• Act as the Trust's lead client-side representative and intelligent client for major infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, project managers and technical advisers to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage the interface between project teams and hospital operations, ensuring clinical services remain safe and resilient throughout construction and commissioning activities.
• Plan and coordinate major outages, service transitions, commissioning activities and operational readiness processes.
• Work closely with Estates, clinical and operational teams to minimise disruption and ensure safe delivery.
• Lead technical reviews, stakeholder workshops and commissioning activities.
• Monitor programme risks, dependencies and interfaces, resolving issues and escalating decisions where required.
• Review and challenge technical proposals, designs and delivery strategies.
• Support the delivery of the Trust's estate transformation, resilience, sustainability and net zero objectives.
• Prepare programme reports, governance papers and briefings for senior stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight throughout project delivery, ensuring safe, effective and compliant implementation of major investments.
• Commercial and contractual management
• Contribute to the development of programme management, technical and operational readiness processes.

Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Iona Norton Job title: Redevelopment Programme Director Email address: iona.norton@nhs.net Telephone number: 07345774023