Job summary
To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the overall management of a broad range of capital construction schemes, from feasibility through procurement to completion on site and relevant defects periods. Schemes will typically sit in one of a number of value ranges from small works at £10k, through to projects up to £1m. The post holder may also be expected to assist Snr project management with elements of work within the hospital redevelopment master plan; amounting to phases of work in excess of £100m.
To assist the Head of theDepartment with the overall capital works programme including monitoring spend and procurement ensuring compliance with RBFT.
Where appropriate to take responsibility for managing and monitoring CDM2015 and any/all other aspects of project Health and Safety.
To manage external resources on behalf of the capital technical team and provide professional, efficient, customer focused and cost-effective services.
To ensure the development, maintenance, and dissemination of the highest professional standards of construction practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD
Flexibility to assist/cover other Estates managers with their responsibilities when directed by the Head of Department.
To generate specifications/schedules and drawings (to current industry legislation, good practice inc of HBN/HTM) by way of design to tender, for lower value projects as applicable.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Head of Department at appropriate forums, to contribute to development of the strategic direction of the Trust in relation to all aspects of capital developments to meet the needs of the population it serves.
To assist the Head of Department in effectively managing the designated investment schemes across the Trust sites, in relation to project matters and the interface between developments, operational management and the major capital investment projects. The post holder will be expected to be dealing on a day-to-day basis with appointed Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Mechanical and Electrical Consultants, Structural and Civil Engineers, Principal Contractors, Sub Contractors, and Specialist Contractors.
To assist with the effective capital programme management of the Trust's Estate portfolio in line with the Trust's Estate Strategy.
About us
Compassionate: All our relationships are based on empathy, respect, integrity and dignity. In every interaction and communication, we treat colleagues, patients and families with care and understanding.
Aspirational: We strive to continuously improve, to be the very best that we can be - as individuals and as an organization.
Resourceful: Living within our means. Responding to the challenges of today and tomorrow in effective, efficient, innovative and optimistic ways.
Excellent: We commit to excellence in everything that we do - placing patient safety and quality at our heart. We learn from mistakes and we do what we say we are going to do and hold ourselves and others to account for adhering to our values and the behaviors we expect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and Relationship Skills
Provide and receive complex information; Negotiating skills; Exchanges maintenance, technical project-related information with specialists, non-specialists, including senior managers, directors; Negotiates with contractors, suppliers.
Knowledge, Training & Experience Specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and practice Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent plus specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate courses and experience to masters equivalent level
Analytical & Judgmental Skills Highly complex facts, requiring analysis, interpretation, comparison of a range of options Judgements across wide range of estates issues taking into account legislation, H&S, conflicting demands, content of expert advice on estates operations matters
Planning & Organisational Skills
Formulate long-term strategic plans impact across organisation. Develops long-term strategic estates operations plans to implement organisational objectives for critical services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and Relationship Skills
Provide and receive complex information; Negotiating skills; Exchanges maintenance, technical project-related information with specialists, non-specialists, including senior managers, directors; Negotiates with contractors, suppliers.
Knowledge, Training & Experience Specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and practice Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent plus specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate courses and experience to masters equivalent level
Analytical & Judgmental Skills Highly complex facts, requiring analysis, interpretation, comparison of a range of options Judgements across wide range of estates issues taking into account legislation, H&S, conflicting demands, content of expert advice on estates operations matters
Planning & Organisational Skills
Formulate long-term strategic plans impact across organisation. Develops long-term strategic estates operations plans to implement organisational objectives for critical services.
Person Specification
desirable
Essential
Desirable
- Years of Experience in other public sector
Essential
Essential
- University Degree or Higher-Level Diploma/Certificate in Construction discipline
- Experience of estates/construction project management
- Years of Experience in other public sector
- Good knowledge in the procurement and management, of capital construction schemes from inception to completion.
- Be conversant with construction contracts such as JCT and NEC.
- Knowledge of CDM 2015
Desirable
- Experience working in an NHS environment
- Professional chartered membership of RICS or CIOB
Person Specification
desirable
Essential
Desirable
- Years of Experience in other public sector
Essential
Essential
- University Degree or Higher-Level Diploma/Certificate in Construction discipline
- Experience of estates/construction project management
- Years of Experience in other public sector
- Good knowledge in the procurement and management, of capital construction schemes from inception to completion.
- Be conversant with construction contracts such as JCT and NEC.
- Knowledge of CDM 2015
Desirable
- Experience working in an NHS environment
- Professional chartered membership of RICS or CIOB
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
