Project Manager

Organisation Background

On 1 April 2026, the merger of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) formed Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), a unified national entity focused on enhancing health and care services sustainability across Scotland. PSD Scotland integrates expertise to accelerate national programmes supporting NHS advancements, covering education, training, data tools, procurement, logistics, and blood, tissue, and cell services.

Role Overview

The NHSScotland Assure Directorate offers a broad spectrum of expert services including clinical, infection prevention, construction, engineering, environmental, and facilities support to Health Boards, the Scottish Government, and public sectors. Its responsibilities include commissioning, screening, national contracting, outbreak responses, policy development, and compliance reviews.

The Project Manager will be pivotal in overseeing project initiation, approval, and delivery processes within NHS Scotland Assure, managing project schedules, risks, and resources (including third-party and NHS Scotland contributions) to ensure quality outcomes on time and within budget. Additionally, the role includes providing internal consultancy and quality improvement services focused on healthcare facility projects.

Key Service Areas Supported

• External Facilities Services: Deliver technical and operational guidance regarding healthcare facilities, focusing on catering, domestic, laundry, portering, and security service innovations.
• Estates and Facilities Services: Manage organizational buildings to ensure safe and functional work environments, encompassing property governance, estate management, and fleet services.
• Decontamination Services: Offer engineering support, advisory assistance for health facility equipment, and operate the NHS Scotland Incident Reporting and Investigation Centre.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should possess at least a degree-level education and relevant Project Management qualifications alongside demonstrated professional development. They must be proficient in various project methodologies and adaptable planning and control techniques to handle projects through their full lifecycle, showing evidence of contributions to business change and quality improvements amid complex, interconnected environments.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing teams, including indirect management, and the ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate effectively. Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills are essential, especially in challenging or sensitive contexts. The role requires a self-driven individual with excellent organizational and prioritization abilities, capable of working independently and creatively resolving problems.

Location and Working Conditions

The position is based in either Gyle Square, Edinburgh, or Delta House, Glasgow, operating on a hybrid work model. The standard workweek is Monday to Friday for 36 hours.

Applicants must reside and continue to live in the UK throughout their employment with PSD Scotland.

Benefits and Inclusion

The benefits package features pension schemes, comprehensive work-life balance policies, occupational health, learning resources, and discounted leisure and shopping benefits.

PSD Scotland emphasizes diversity and inclusivity, striving to create an environment where staff can flourish. Flexible working arrangements support this goal, alongside ongoing initiatives addressing diversity, inclusion, mental health, and accessibility. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and Disability Confident Leader, committed to fair recruitment practices and reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates.

Additional Information

For informal inquiries, contact Barrie Richardson, Head of Estates, via email at [email protected]. Applications close on 7 August 2026. Most communications will be electronic; applicants should monitor their email including junk filters.