Job summary
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the overall management of a range of capital construction schemes from feasibility through procurement to completion on site and relevant defects Schemes will typically range in value from around £25k through to £5m
- To assist the departmental head with the overall Estates Capital Works programme including monitoring spend and procurement ensuring compliance with RBHT and department governance across multiple projects against key delivery targets set each financial.
- To provide professional specialist expertise for all capital developments in the Trust and to participate in the implementation of department procedures and systems such as PMO and Brand Manual.
- To take responsibility for managing and monitoring CDM2015 and any/all other aspects of project Health and To ensure effective liaison with senior members of the Trust Directorates and in particular the departmental head on ensuring the delivery of the capital programme helps to achieve the overall aims and objectives of the Trust.
- To provide technical expertise and building and support across the Trust as required and prepare strategic plans and policies in support of the Trust's agreed annual capital.
- To provide indicators which demonstrate the performance of the Trusts Estates and Facilities capital programme against national and local standards.
Main duties of the job
Internal
Professionally responsible through the Head of Estates Development for all aspects of capital planning management whilst attending committees and project team meetings including liaison with Executive Directors, Service Directors, General Managers, Clinical Managers, and Departmental Managers. Where necessary assisting with eh management and development of the Estates Team.
External
Professionally responsible for the management of Building and Engineering Consultants, Contractors and other organisations procured to provide professional services to the Royal Berkshire Healthcare Trust.
To negotiations with Local Authorities, Public Utility Companies, Public Bodies, The Department of Health, NHS Estates, and other NHS Trusts etc.
About us
TRUST VALUES
Our values help us in what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and use these values throughout your employment with the Trust to define and develop our culture.
The post holder will be:
- 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 organisation.
- Resourceful: Living within our 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 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 behaviours we expect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Head of Estates and Facilities 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
Ensure, that all minor building and engineering projects are procured, designed, and managed to comply with all Trust Standing Orders, relevant health and Safety Guidelines, other statutes, acts, Institute guidelines, industry legislation and NHS guidance information.
Liaise with client groups to develop briefs and submissions using experienced interpersonal communicative skills, to formulate specific requirements, appropriate designs, and specifications.
Evaluate pre and post tender documentation using analytical specialist knowledge and criteria to interpret project submission in accordance with Trust procedures. Maintain historic information data base to evaluate and maintain an appropriate approved list of specialists, and non - specialist contractors.
Manage scheme costs to ensure budgetary control within agreed financial limits consistent with Trust standing financial orders. Monitor, authorise and sign off payments to professional bodies, statutory authorities, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Head of Estates and Facilities 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
Ensure, that all minor building and engineering projects are procured, designed, and managed to comply with all Trust Standing Orders, relevant health and Safety Guidelines, other statutes, acts, Institute guidelines, industry legislation and NHS guidance information.
Liaise with client groups to develop briefs and submissions using experienced interpersonal communicative skills, to formulate specific requirements, appropriate designs, and specifications.
Evaluate pre and post tender documentation using analytical specialist knowledge and criteria to interpret project submission in accordance with Trust procedures. Maintain historic information data base to evaluate and maintain an appropriate approved list of specialists, and non - specialist contractors.
Manage scheme costs to ensure budgetary control within agreed financial limits consistent with Trust standing financial orders. Monitor, authorise and sign off payments to professional bodies, statutory authorities, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- University Degree or Higher Level Diploma/Certificate in Construction discipline
Essential
Essential
- Minimum 10 yrs experience of estates/construction project management
Desirable
Essential
- Professional chartered membership of RICS or CIOB
Desirable
Essential
- Experience working in an NHS environment, working to HBN and HTM guidance. P22 experience. Public sector construction framework experience
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- University Degree or Higher Level Diploma/Certificate in Construction discipline
Essential
Essential
- Minimum 10 yrs experience of estates/construction project management
Desirable
Essential
- Professional chartered membership of RICS or CIOB
Desirable
Essential
- Experience working in an NHS environment, working to HBN and HTM guidance. P22 experience. Public sector construction framework experience
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
