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Entry Level Project Officer – NHS

Employer: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £32,073 – £39,043 per year
Grade: NHS AfC Band 5
Location: Duncan Macmillan House, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Job reference: 186-928-26-CS
Closing date: 30 October 2026, at 11:59 pm
Visa sponsorship: Not available for this post under the advertised salary conditions.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Entry Level Project Officer to join its Capital Services team. This is an opportunity for someone with experience in the UK construction or engineering sector to support capital projects, facilities management and estate improvement work within the NHS.

The successful candidate will help coordinate minor capital projects, support project planning and delivery, liaise with contractors and Trust departments, and maintain accurate estate records.

Job Overview

The Entry Level Project Officer will support the delivery of a programme of minor capital works, including project planning, design services, project management, expenditure monitoring and the commissioning of external consultancy services where required.

You will also assist the wider Estates and Facilities department with managing the Trust’s buildings, assets and estate records. The role requires you to work within established policies, financial procedures and organisational guidelines.

This position may suit a recent graduate or someone with relevant construction industry experience who wants to develop their project management skills in an NHS environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the day-to-day operation of Capital Services, including project advice, design and project management from inception to completion.
  • Coordinate minor additional works requested through the in-house help desk, using approved suppliers and procurement procedures.
  • Liaise with Trust employees, departmental managers, contractors and external organisations, including NHS bodies, local authorities and private sector agencies.
  • Help managers monitor project progress and coordinate tasks with Directorate representatives and other corporate departments.
  • Respond to enquiries from service users and resolve minor problems independently where appropriate.
  • Maintain and update estate records, building plans and related information.
  • Assist with measured building surveys, building condition surveys, access surveys and building occupancy audits.
  • Support the effective delivery of projects while complying with relevant policies and financial instructions.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have relevant training or experience in the UK construction industry. The Trust expects the postholder to have a degree-level qualification, ONC or HNC, or an interest in working towards an appropriate qualification.

The advertised requirements include:

  • At least one year of experience working in the UK design and construction sector.
  • Knowledge of construction design, surveying and project management.
  • Experience in construction or engineering project management.
  • Practical experience using AutoCAD.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
  • The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively within a team.
  • The ability to communicate with contractors, clients, colleagues and external agencies.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

The following would be advantageous:

  • A degree in building, engineering or project management.
  • Experience in construction design and contract administration.
  • Experience managing several construction projects at the same time.
  • Knowledge of construction contracts, including JCT and NEC.
  • Understanding of construction health and safety, risk management and relevant legislation.
  • CIEH Health and Safety certification or an equivalent qualification.
  • Low Voltage (LV) awareness and knowledge of environmental or quality standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
  • Good negotiation, influencing and relationship-management skills.

Legionella Awareness and Asbestos Awareness are listed as essential training requirements.

Driving Licence and Travel Requirements

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are required because the Trust operates across an extensive geographical area.

The postholder must be prepared to travel between Trust sites as required. The Trust states that reasonable adjustments will be considered for disabled individuals in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Participation in the Estates emergency on-call service and deputising for the Lead Capital Project Manager are listed as desirable contractual requirements.

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Salary and Benefits

The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043 per year, with pay pro rata for part-time employment.

As an NHS Band 5 employee, you will join a large healthcare organisation providing mental health, community health, intellectual disability, forensic and offender healthcare services across several areas of England.

The Trust highlights a range of employee support and wellbeing provisions, including:

  • In-house occupational health services.
  • Staff counselling services.
  • A dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
  • Employee-led equality, diversity and inclusion networks.
  • Opportunities to participate in staff wellbeing and environmental initiatives.

The full employment benefits are available in the Trust’s official colleague benefits document.

Important Information About DBS Checks

Applicants should be aware that the Trust requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for this post.

The advert states that the successful applicant must pay the DBS application fee, which will be deducted from salary over the first two months of employment:

  • Standard DBS check: £20.
  • Enhanced DBS check: £41.

The Trust also encourages eligible employees to join the DBS Update Service, which costs £15 per year.

Visa Sponsorship Information

This vacancy does not meet the salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under the conditions stated in the advert.

The Trust specifically explains that the salary is below the minimum required for Skilled Worker or Health and Care visa sponsorship in the circumstances described. Applicants who require sponsorship should therefore not assume that a Certificate of Sponsorship will be available for this position.

Applicants should check the current eligibility criteria on the official UK Government website before applying:

Check Skilled Worker visa requirements

About Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust employs more than 11,000 colleagues and provides services from over 200 sites.

Its services include mental health, community health, intellectual disability, forensic and offender healthcare. The organisation also hosts specialist national and regional services.

The Trust promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of the community. It guarantees an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria.

Application Process

Interested candidates should review the full job description and person specification before submitting an application. Applicants should ensure that their application accurately reflects their qualifications, experience and relevant construction or project management skills.

The Trust welcomes the use of AI and other tools to assist with application writing but emphasises that supporting statements must be personalised and factually accurate.

Apply online: Entry Level Project Officer – Official NHS Application

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Job description and person specification: Download the official PDF

Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if it receives sufficient applications.

Informal Enquiries

For further information about the role, contact:

Kayleigh Higgins
Lead Capital Projects Manager
Email: kayleigh.higgins@nottshc.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07939 203590

You may also contact:

  • Thomas Allsop, Lead Capital Projects Manager: 07825 858435
  • Glenn McFaden, Capital Services Manager: 07503 918931

Work location: Duncan Macmillan House, Porchester Road, Mapperley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 6AA.

 

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