Construction and Development Manager

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With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week; there will be no change in full time pay.

The Property Department of NHS Tayside is looking to recruit a Construction and Development Manager.

This post will be responsible for successfully delivering a wide range of projects from minor works to large scale refurbishment and new build construction projects. Project design, construction and management methods will follow current Scottish Executive guidelines, on behalf of NHS Tayside. Projects include major capital investments, some of which may involve private finance backed procurement vehicles.

The post holder will lead, manage, develop, direct and support all staff under their remit and effectively communicate with the wider team members of any project. They will have responsibility for ensuring appropriate and robust project design and governance arrangements are established and adhered to.

The Construction & Development Manager will provide financial and project status reporting and presentation to executive and non executive members of NHST Board, Senior Officers and associated groups and committees. The post reports to the Head of New Works.

This post offers a unique opportunity to lead on significant Healthcare Engineering/Construction projects whilst contributing to the Property Department performance and reputation, both within the organisation and in the wider NHS arena.

The successful candidates will have strong project management experience and must be educated to degree level in a relevant discipline and have the ability to demonstrate post qualifying experience in construction management. You will need demonstrable knowledge of a range of specific construction project areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to: Mr David Gibson, Head of New Works on

Hours of work are: 37 hours per week (Reducing to 36 hours from April 2026)

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