Job summary
Thank you for considering a role atUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, (UHSussex)which includes St Richard' Hospital, Chichester; Worthing Hospital; Southlands, Shoreham; Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead and manage a diverse programme of delegated capital projects, supporting the Trust to deliver excellent clinical services and patient care. Working within UHSussex Capital Development and Property directorate, you will be supported to develop as part of an experienced and collaborative team and through regular training opportunities. The team's 2023 NHS Staff Survey results reported exceptionally high levels of motivation, sense of involvement and satisfaction with the flexible working and development opportunities available. The Capital Development and Property team is integral to the successful delivery of UHSussex's £70m annual capital investment plan, delivering projects of mixed complexity across our 5 hospital sites spread along Sussex's coastline and in Haywards Heath.
"Recently successfully delivered projects include the £10m Phase 1 CDC, Southlands (Phase 2 in progress), £8m Urology Investigation Treatment Centre, PRH, £6m Urgent Treatment Centre, RSCH, and £1m Fluoroscopy unit, RACH (Brighton). View more on of Best of UHSussex 2023. For Summer 2024 magazine type this into your browser https://heyzine.com/flip-book/d79c7609d3.html"
Main duties of the job
To succeed in this role you will need to demonstrate a sound understanding of project management expertise, finance, stakeholder engagement and management, programming and problem solving finesse with equivalent experience in a technical construction related discipline and have a clear commitment to continuing professional development. You will have proven skills in effective people management and communication. Representing the Trust within construction project teams, you will require an understanding of the importance of stakeholder relationships leading to successful project delivery.
You will report to the Senior Capital Development Manager and be supported personally and professionally by a commitment to care and compassion that applies as much to our staff as it does to our patients.
Based in either our Brighton or Worthing office, our current project pipeline over the next 3 - 5 years sees major investment on construction projects being planned on all of our hospital sites, a willingness and ability to travel to these sites will be required on a regular basis.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating and managing a varied range of capital investment projects ensuring that projects are delivered successfully.
Maintain a high profile within the Trust through developing and building strong links with key individuals and departments; Engaging local partners and keeping them informed of progress.
Running of capital projects within a defined project methodology, budget, and timetable.
Engage with and manage design and building teams across the project areas. Set and monitor key target dates for the development and completion of the Project.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating and managing a varied range of capital investment projects ensuring that projects are delivered successfully.
Maintain a high profile within the Trust through developing and building strong links with key individuals and departments; Engaging local partners and keeping them informed of progress.
Running of capital projects within a defined project methodology, budget, and timetable.
Engage with and manage design and building teams across the project areas. Set and monitor key target dates for the development and completion of the Project.
Person Specification
Experience / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent or specialist relevant experience. AND /OR relevant experience of:
- Extensive experience in managing construction management and/or engineering projects.
- Highly specialist technical knowledge and management of Project Management procedures and processes within the construction industry.
- Knowledge of using standard form of construction contracts (NEC, JCT etc.)
- Awareness and working knowledge in construction related health and safety management.
Desirable
- Current post graduate formal Project Management qualification (e.g. APM, PRINCE2 or MSP) or current proven knowledge of project management principles
- Knowledge of health specific technical standards HTMs, HBNs etc.
- Use of NHS frameworks i.e. ProCure / Scape / Pagabo or other.
- Relevant CSCS Card.
- Site management H&S certification. i.e. NEBOSH/IOSH/SMSTS.
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
- Experience of budget setting, Financial management, and interpretation of financial data.
- Experience in and effective leadership and skills
People Management and Development
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing multiple project teams
- Experience of cross team working
- Negotiation and influencing experience.
- Ability to liaise effectively with different stakeholders.
- Ability to find new ways of working and effectively engage with all stakeholders for their commitment to the change.
- Awareness of and commitment to delivering excellent Customer service, under pinned by the Trust Values.
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload for self and others.
- Ability to show and work on own initiative.
- Ability to work to deadlines and act under pressure.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Experience / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent or specialist relevant experience. AND /OR relevant experience of:
- Extensive experience in managing construction management and/or engineering projects.
- Highly specialist technical knowledge and management of Project Management procedures and processes within the construction industry.
- Knowledge of using standard form of construction contracts (NEC, JCT etc.)
- Awareness and working knowledge in construction related health and safety management.
Desirable
- Current post graduate formal Project Management qualification (e.g. APM, PRINCE2 or MSP) or current proven knowledge of project management principles
- Knowledge of health specific technical standards HTMs, HBNs etc.
- Use of NHS frameworks i.e. ProCure / Scape / Pagabo or other.
- Relevant CSCS Card.
- Site management H&S certification. i.e. NEBOSH/IOSH/SMSTS.
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
- Experience of budget setting, Financial management, and interpretation of financial data.
- Experience in and effective leadership and skills
People Management and Development
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing multiple project teams
- Experience of cross team working
- Negotiation and influencing experience.
- Ability to liaise effectively with different stakeholders.
- Ability to find new ways of working and effectively engage with all stakeholders for their commitment to the change.
- Awareness of and commitment to delivering excellent Customer service, under pinned by the Trust Values.
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload for self and others.
- Ability to show and work on own initiative.
- Ability to work to deadlines and act under pressure.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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).
