Assistant Project Manager (Capital Projects)

Job summary

You will work as a key member of the Capital Projects team, based in the Space & Place directorate. This team leads all Capital Projects, ranging from small scale projects to major phase developments.

This is a excellent opportunity for a junior project manager or assistant project manager working on smaller projects who is looking to grow their career in a highly experienced and dynamic team.

You will be supported during larger projects by supervision, shadowing and regular feedback. This will give the candidate the opportunity to gain vital first hand experience of managing larger projects.

You will be expected to manage schemes identified within the Trust's capital building programme, including appointing contractors in line with the team's procurement processes, and to undertake both major capital and minor works schemes. You will be expected to deputise for the Capital Project managers.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder is part of a dedicated team responsible for the management and completion of the Trust's capital building works programme.
• The Project Manager should have comprehensive understanding of NHS space planning, design and Contract management and provide reports and feasibility presentations to support the Trusts briefing and Outline Business requirements.
• To procure all specifications, drawings, contract and tender documentation required to manage building construction schemes.
• To produce and negotiate scheme approvals with Local Authority Planning legislation.
• To co-ordinate the Building Industry's Professional good practice procedures and ensure that all schemes comply with the current legislation.
• Lead specialist on estate capital programmes and estate revenue schemes
• Work with the Head of Projects to ensure that all aspects of building projects are co-ordinated and completed. This includes: Production of building specifications & contract documentation for tendering; ensuring that the Trust's briefing processes are adhered to and approved; management of contract expenditure including settlement of final accounts and to work within the Trust's departmental policies and procedures.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.