Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join Capital Planning & Development as a Senior Project Manager.
Over recent years the Capital Planning & Development Team have successfully delivered a range of capital schemes which include the Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub, Cambridge Infusion Centre, provision of new ward blocks, new operating theatres, ward refurbishments and scanner replacements.
We are looking for a construction professional with extensive experience of NHS capital and construction management, to lead the delivery on multiple projects which have a starting threshold of £50k and can range above £5m.
An expert facilitator, you will manage the capital project process from inception through to completion. You will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of project delivery within the complex acute healthcare sector, co-ordinate design programmes & tender processes and be able to develop and maintain working relationships with key stakeholders.
You will recognise that all projects we deliver ultimately impact our patients, therefore care and attention to detail is paramount to ensure health and safety standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
If you are a highly motivated and experienced construction professional, with excellent interpersonal skills we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Procuring consultants, suppliers and building contractors and be used to managing these different external teams throughout the project life cycle.
Responsible for leading design reviews and have a good working knowledge of the different stakeholders that need to be involved in order to deliver a capital scheme.
Ensure that all designs and tender documents produced for a capital scheme meet the required standards.
Develop designs for capital schemes in liaison with Trust stakeholders (external and internal), ensuring the schemes reflect up to date clinical practices and a patient centred approach.
Ensure scheme specific information such as room data sheets, project plans and equipment is developed and evaluated.
Chair project meetings ensuring that developed schemes meet client and stakeholder requirements, are compliant and can be delivered efficiently and best planned to minimise disruption to Services. To ensure that internal clients & stakeholders are kept fully communicated on project progress and any issues that arise. Prepare reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes and providing regular progress reports.
Responsible for the production of pre tender estimates, cost plans and tender reports.
Select suppliers and contractors through the evaluation of services offered, obtaining quotations and formulation of tenders.
Responsible for robust financial management of your allocated capital project, demonstrating financial control.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 28th April 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on the 7th May 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 28th April 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on the 7th May 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent qualification.
- Post graduate certificate or evidence of CPD in highly specialised project management i.e Prince2.
Desirable
- Record of continuous development.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working within the NHS or health sector in a project management related capacity.
- Experience of NHS capital and construction project management in a large complex acute hospital/organisation.
- Experience of effective implementation of complex multidisciplinary estates related projects.
- Experience of procuring construction and refurbishment.
- Experience of procuring consultants and suppliers.
- Experience of managing external building contractors.
- Demonstrable management of external advisory consultants as part of a project team.
- Evidenced portfolio of previous capital project work with proven record.
Desirable
- Experience of managing external building contractors within a healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of building contract documentation and procurement routes.
Knowledge
Essential
- An evidenced understanding of the use of clinical output specifications and function contents required for acute hospital planning.
- Awareness of the application of Health Technical Memorandum & Health Building Notes within a healthcare environment.
- A robust and evidenced understanding of the NHS Estates Capital Investment Manual with a particular focus on Project Organisation, Management of Construction Projects, Commissioning a Health Care Facility.
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical relationships and adjacencies within a hospital facility with demonstration of recognised significance of support services, patient experience, consumerism and stakeholder (including patient) consultation.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to read and interpret architectural design layouts.
- Ability to plan, organise and deliver multi-stranded projects.
- Ability to work without constant direct supervision using own initiative within a constantly changing and demanding work environment.
- Ability to manage own and others work load, using own initiative as well as being part of a team.
- Strong time management skills, ability to prioritise and meet demanding deadlines.
- Lateral thinker with excellent problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication and liaison skills across a wide spectrum of staff groups.
- Excellent report writing, verbal and presentation skills.
- Highly developed organisational and planning ability.
- Evidenced facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Ability to use computer software to create project reports, documents, drawings and other project information with accuracy and attention to detail.
Desirable
- Ability to access complex situations and prioritise.
- Ability to present multi-stranded project, design, financial and contractual information to a variety of project stakeholders.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Proactive with drive and enthusiasm.
- Commitment to ensure the highest possible standards are upheld when delivering capital projects for the Trust.
- Motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious, diplomatic and positive outlook to workload.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent qualification.
- Post graduate certificate or evidence of CPD in highly specialised project management i.e Prince2.
Desirable
- Record of continuous development.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working within the NHS or health sector in a project management related capacity.
- Experience of NHS capital and construction project management in a large complex acute hospital/organisation.
- Experience of effective implementation of complex multidisciplinary estates related projects.
- Experience of procuring construction and refurbishment.
- Experience of procuring consultants and suppliers.
- Experience of managing external building contractors.
- Demonstrable management of external advisory consultants as part of a project team.
- Evidenced portfolio of previous capital project work with proven record.
Desirable
- Experience of managing external building contractors within a healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of building contract documentation and procurement routes.
Knowledge
Essential
- An evidenced understanding of the use of clinical output specifications and function contents required for acute hospital planning.
- Awareness of the application of Health Technical Memorandum & Health Building Notes within a healthcare environment.
- A robust and evidenced understanding of the NHS Estates Capital Investment Manual with a particular focus on Project Organisation, Management of Construction Projects, Commissioning a Health Care Facility.
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical relationships and adjacencies within a hospital facility with demonstration of recognised significance of support services, patient experience, consumerism and stakeholder (including patient) consultation.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to read and interpret architectural design layouts.
- Ability to plan, organise and deliver multi-stranded projects.
- Ability to work without constant direct supervision using own initiative within a constantly changing and demanding work environment.
- Ability to manage own and others work load, using own initiative as well as being part of a team.
- Strong time management skills, ability to prioritise and meet demanding deadlines.
- Lateral thinker with excellent problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication and liaison skills across a wide spectrum of staff groups.
- Excellent report writing, verbal and presentation skills.
- Highly developed organisational and planning ability.
- Evidenced facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Ability to use computer software to create project reports, documents, drawings and other project information with accuracy and attention to detail.
Desirable
- Ability to access complex situations and prioritise.
- Ability to present multi-stranded project, design, financial and contractual information to a variety of project stakeholders.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Proactive with drive and enthusiasm.
- Commitment to ensure the highest possible standards are upheld when delivering capital projects for the Trust.
- Motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious, diplomatic and positive outlook to workload.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)