Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a self motivated and dynamic Principal Project Manager to join an award winning Capital Projects team, who will oversee the end to end planning and delivery of a wide range of exciting capital projects.
The post holder will plan and deliver from inception to completion a range of capital projects which are likely to be implemented across the whole Trust, including complex capital and infrastructure projects alongside smaller charitably funded works.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
- Deputise for the Head of Projects as necessary (e.g., chair meetings, represent Head of Projects at Trust and external meetings and governance bodies..
- Responsible for presenting project information to large audiences including Trust Executives and external bodies negotiating and influencing regarding the development and approval of new business cases.
- Responsible for ensuring all stakeholders are updated and engaged on the progress of capital works projects.
- Produce and present robust, reliable, and valid options appraisals and recommendations for complex and sensitive large-scale capital
- Liaise with relevant patient groups regarding future and ongoing projects and the suitability of solutions.
- Produce and keep under continual review project business cases to assess financial and strategic viability and feasibility using business case analysis of the delivery plan, costs, quality assumption, scope, benefits, risk, and strategic priorities.
- Produce regular progress reports to steering group, TIG and Trust Executives as required.
- Act and interpret HTMs and HBNs together with statutory legislation and guidelines such as British Standards for all projects, analysing and translating guidance for non-technical audiences.
- Create, maintain and updates programme and project plans for all projects.
- Responsible for interpreting and acting in compliance with construction contract law, health and safety legislation, including CDM, building regulations and other requirements on Estates Capital Strategic projects.
What We Are Looking For
As a suitable candidate you will be able to demonstrate excellent project management skills, combined with strong leadership and people management experience. In additional to leading and developing internal colleagues, you will also have the ability to manage relationships with the Trusts external professional consultants, suppliers, and contractors. You will be comfortable operating in a highly complex, dynamic, and fast changing environment. Most importantly, you will share the values and ambitions of our Trust.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and high profile organisation. We are committed to ensuring that across the Trust our colleagues reflect the diverse population of our communities.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details. For any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
- Deputise for the Head of Projects as necessary (e.g., chair meetings, represent Head of Projects at Trust and external meetings and governance bodies..
- Responsible for presenting project information to large audiences including Trust Executives and external bodies negotiating and influencing regarding the development and approval of new business cases.
- Responsible for ensuring all stakeholders are updated and engaged on the progress of capital works projects.
- Produce and present robust, reliable, and valid options appraisals and recommendations for complex and sensitive large-scale capital
- Liaise with relevant patient groups regarding future and ongoing projects and the suitability of solutions.
- Produce and keep under continual review project business cases to assess financial and strategic viability and feasibility using business case analysis of the delivery plan, costs, quality assumption, scope, benefits, risk, and strategic priorities.
- Produce regular progress reports to steering group, TIG and Trust Executives as required.
- Act and interpret HTMs and HBNs together with statutory legislation and guidelines such as British Standards for all projects, analysing and translating guidance for non-technical audiences.
- Create, maintain and updates programme and project plans for all projects.
- Responsible for interpreting and acting in compliance with construction contract law, health and safety legislation, including CDM, building regulations and other requirements on Estates Capital Strategic projects.
What We Are Looking For
As a suitable candidate you will be able to demonstrate excellent project management skills, combined with strong leadership and people management experience. In additional to leading and developing internal colleagues, you will also have the ability to manage relationships with the Trusts external professional consultants, suppliers, and contractors. You will be comfortable operating in a highly complex, dynamic, and fast changing environment. Most importantly, you will share the values and ambitions of our Trust.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and high profile organisation. We are committed to ensuring that across the Trust our colleagues reflect the diverse population of our communities.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details. For any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Relevant Batchelor Degree ( Engineering, Surveying, Architecture or Project Management) or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g., Masters or higher (Engineering, Surveying, Architecture Project Management) or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience
- Recognised Project Management qualification to practitioner level (PRINCE2 or APM).
- Training in the use of Microsoft Project or equivalent
- Evidence of recent further professional development
Desirable
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate
- Staff management training courses
- Member or a recognised professional Body (CIBSE, IHEEM, RICS, ICE or RIBA
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Detailed knowledge and significant experience of the management and successful delivery or large and/or complex construction projects from inception to completion following all RIBA stage gates.
- Significant experience of staff line management and development, including HR management, leadership and career development
- Contributed to on the development and improvement of programme and project management and change methodologies, policies, practices and artefacts
Desirable
- Experience of successfully delivering construction projects within a live NHS acute Trust setting.
- Experience of managing external design and professional consultants and contractors.
- Contributed to on the development and improvement of programme and project management and change methodologies, policies, practices and artefacts
Values/Behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Relevant Batchelor Degree ( Engineering, Surveying, Architecture or Project Management) or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g., Masters or higher (Engineering, Surveying, Architecture Project Management) or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience
- Recognised Project Management qualification to practitioner level (PRINCE2 or APM).
- Training in the use of Microsoft Project or equivalent
- Evidence of recent further professional development
Desirable
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate
- Staff management training courses
- Member or a recognised professional Body (CIBSE, IHEEM, RICS, ICE or RIBA
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Detailed knowledge and significant experience of the management and successful delivery or large and/or complex construction projects from inception to completion following all RIBA stage gates.
- Significant experience of staff line management and development, including HR management, leadership and career development
- Contributed to on the development and improvement of programme and project management and change methodologies, policies, practices and artefacts
Desirable
- Experience of successfully delivering construction projects within a live NHS acute Trust setting.
- Experience of managing external design and professional consultants and contractors.
- Contributed to on the development and improvement of programme and project management and change methodologies, policies, practices and artefacts
Values/Behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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
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).
