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Job Title: Senior Project Manager 

Post requires candidate to be entitled for work: No 

Salary Range: £76,236.77  to £83,790.38 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Full time/Part Time: Full Time 

Term Time only post: No 

Advert Closing Date:09/05/2025 

 

 

By joining the Government of Jersey and wider Jersey Public Services, you'll be proud of what you can achieve – both for yourself and the people of Jersey. You'll enjoy a broader scope that allows you to express yourself, in a smaller setting that means you see the positive results of your impact every day. You'll have a diversity of opportunities that stretch and challenge you, with all the personal and professional support you need. Most of all, in our open, welcoming environment, your voice matters, enabling you to build a rewarding career.

Job Purpose

Jersey’s Government has embarked upon a rapid and unprecedented programme of transformation to deliver modern, quality, value-for-money public services for islanders. As part of this transformation, the New Healthcare Facilities (NHF) Programme will redevelop Jersey’s healthcare estate over the next 10 years across multiple sites, beginning with the delivery of a state-of-the-art Acute Hospital. This is the largest infrastructure project in the Island’s history, designed to provide Jersey residents with modern, high-quality healthcare facilities that are fit for 21st-century needs.

 

This vital programme of work necessitates the appointment of a Senior Project Manager who will support the NHF Programme Delivery Lead in the overall direction, coordination, & delivery of Jersey’s New Healthcare Facilities, the island’s largest ever public sector build programme. They will be responsible for the delivery of the programme throughout the scoping, briefing, construction, commissioning, handover, and mobilisation stages. The successful candidate will also deputise for the Programme Principal Project Manager when required.

 

This is a career-defining opportunity to shape a legacy project that will transform healthcare infrastructure in Jersey. The scale and significance of this programme offer a unique chance to work on a high-profile development that will leave a lasting impact on the Island’s future. If you are passionate about delivering major infrastructure projects that drive real change, we encourage you to apply.

 

Job Description

For full details, please refer to the Job Description here Job Description

 

 

Why Join Us?

 

In Jersey’s public service, your work has a direct and meaningful impact. You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, working on projects that shape the future of healthcare on the island. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, as well as the chance to lead initiatives that will benefit our community for generations to come.

 

For an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact Gary McGuire - g.mcguire@gov.je

 

 

 

Long Description

What You will Do

  • Develop and manage the delivery of projects within the New Healthcare Facilities Programme, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Working inter-departmentally and in conjunction with the healthcare team, designers and contractors
  • Oversee project planning, tracking progress, and ensuring milestones are met.
  • Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing robust mitigation strategies.
  • Establish and maintain effective governance and project control frameworks.
  • Prepare and present reports, providing timely and accurate project updates to senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
  • Lead engagement with key stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and collaboration.
  • Drive organisational change by embedding best-practice project management methodologies.
  • Manage and mentor staff, fostering a high-performance culture.

Short Description

What You will Bring

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Project Manager with strong leadership skills and a track record of delivering complex projects. Ideally, you will have:

  • A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
  • A recognised project management qualification (e.g. APM, MSP, PRINCE2, Agile, Lean).
  • Have experience of working on construction projects
  • Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies, governance, and risk management.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess data and provide strategic insights.
  • Experience in stakeholder management, with excellent engagement and communication skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
  • High IT literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
  • An understanding of the political and strategic landscape of Jersey and its impact on major infrastructure projects.
  • Knowledge of supply chain procurement and challenges in delivering major projects in Jersey.

 

 

Across the Government of Jersey and public service, the scope of our work means our people enjoy a wider range of opportunities – to work with recognised experts across teams, learn new skills and develop their careers. We actively look to recruit people from different backgrounds, with diverse perspectives. This creates a richer, more varied environment, where you’re exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking and new opportunities, so you can develop an exciting and rewarding career.

 

Extraordinary, Everyday.

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