Leeds Teaching Hospitals

BtLW NEC & Contracts Support Officer (XN07)

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Job summary

Do you want to join a once-in-a-lifetime transformational Programme at one of the largest UK NHS Health Trusts?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trusts plans to build new hospitals. With an award-winning, multi-disciplinary Programme Team and as one of the largest new hospital projects in the UK, the Trusts Programme Team combines clinical and design expertise, construction/project management excellence, and specialist roles. It works in a fast-paced and collaborative environment with responsibility for the planning, design, construction and delivery of the new hospital.

We are looking for new talent with the skills, passion and creativity to help advance our plans to the next stage and beyond.

We are looking for a NEC & Contracts Support Officer to work closely with the NEC Project Manager. The role will ensure effective and robust contract administration processes for a number of NEC Consultant and Contractor Contracts (new build/refurbishment). The role will also be involved in the administration of other contract forms and in the management of projects throughout all stages.

The role should be considered an on-site role with the opportunity to take advantage from the Trusts flexible working policies. The role shall be required to work from any of the Trusts premises, although is expected to be predominantly based at the LGI site or nearby premises. The role shall involve travel as and where necessary.

Main duties of the job

Working with the NEC Project Manager and Project Managers, the role will be integral to the effective management of the appointed Consultants and Contractors. You will also be required to engage closely with the BtLW Programme Management Office (PMO) as well as others specialist resources and suppliers.

The BtLW NEC & Contracts Coordinator will have a primary focus on the development, planning, management and implementation of processes and procedures to effectively administer all aspects NEC contracts (as well as other contract forms) across a series of projects within the programme. The post holder will have a proactive role in all aspects of the administering the NEC suite of contract including: Early Warnings, Compensation Events, Instructions, Notifications, Payment, Programme the assessments of supplier submissions.

This will be a dynamic role where you will be involved in several projects at any one time, providing the opportunity to manage large scale change and bring our vision for the new hospital to life.

About us

The Programme is looking for new talent with the skills and passion to help advance our plans to the next stage.

This is a complex and evolving Programme providing significant career opportunities. Youll be encouraged to collaborate with colleagues and partners, be empowered to make decisions and well equip you with enhanced training and mentoring to support you in your personal and professional development.

Join us if youd like to be part of a once-in-a-generation opportunity and play a role in transforming healthcare and the economic landscape of Leeds.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-FIN-0112

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a current accredited NEC4 professional, the post holder, alongside the NEC Project Manager, will be responsible for the planning, co-ordinating, and reporting of NEC contract matters across all PSC, PSSC, ECC and ECSC contracts between the Trust and its suppliers.

Reporting to the Trust Boards will be monthly and the post holder will work with the PMO team to ensure these are accurate and timely deliverables.

The post holder will conscientiously maintain structured records of all contract communications and shall take a proactive approach to implementing contract management strategies to uphold the partnering principles of the NEC contract.

The programme offers and demands flexibility to manage the demands of multiple projects and the post holder will be required to prioritise and manage the workload of the role to maintain delivery in accordance with the programme plan.

The post holder will have excellent communication skills, both written, verbal and non-verbal. The role involves communicating amongst members of the multi-professional team, senior teams including Directors and Executives within the Trust and our suppliers.

Banding subject to review

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a current accredited NEC4 professional, the post holder, alongside the NEC Project Manager, will be responsible for the planning, co-ordinating, and reporting of NEC contract matters across all PSC, PSSC, ECC and ECSC contracts between the Trust and its suppliers.

Reporting to the Trust Boards will be monthly and the post holder will work with the PMO team to ensure these are accurate and timely deliverables.

The post holder will conscientiously maintain structured records of all contract communications and shall take a proactive approach to implementing contract management strategies to uphold the partnering principles of the NEC contract.

The programme offers and demands flexibility to manage the demands of multiple projects and the post holder will be required to prioritise and manage the workload of the role to maintain delivery in accordance with the programme plan.

The post holder will have excellent communication skills, both written, verbal and non-verbal. The role involves communicating amongst members of the multi-professional team, senior teams including Directors and Executives within the Trust and our suppliers.

Banding subject to review

Person Specification

Skills & behaviours

Essential

  • Highly developed skills in structured recording, reporting and management of project documentation.
  • Ability to work constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful collaborations.
  • Ability to make effective decisions, making judgements involving highly complex facts or situations, which require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options, frequently operates in

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2years Experience of NEC contract administration (Consultants and Contractor) in capital project design and construction stages.
  • Experience of managing multi-disciplinary consultant and construction contracts (capital).
  • NEC contract Management competencies, including well developed organisational and commercial skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of building design and construction processes.
  • Experience of working within/involved in the delivery of major capital projects.
  • Technical related design and construction project management experience.

Other Criteria

Essential

  • The ability to work under pressure within an area which is developing and fast moving, where the rules and direction of travel are not always well-defined.
  • Ability to present highly complex issues with a range of parties, using appropriate communication and presentation skills including effective influencing and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in relevant discipline/ or demonstration of relevant transferrable knowledge and skills.
  • NEC4 Accreditation (current and in date).
  • Postgraduate qualification to masters level or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Project / Programme Management Qualification such as Prince 2, APM PMQ, MSP or equivalent experience.
  • Technical related design and construction contract management experience.
Person Specification

Skills & behaviours

Essential

  • Highly developed skills in structured recording, reporting and management of project documentation.
  • Ability to work constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful collaborations.
  • Ability to make effective decisions, making judgements involving highly complex facts or situations, which require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options, frequently operates in

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2years Experience of NEC contract administration (Consultants and Contractor) in capital project design and construction stages.
  • Experience of managing multi-disciplinary consultant and construction contracts (capital).
  • NEC contract Management competencies, including well developed organisational and commercial skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of building design and construction processes.
  • Experience of working within/involved in the delivery of major capital projects.
  • Technical related design and construction project management experience.

Other Criteria

Essential

  • The ability to work under pressure within an area which is developing and fast moving, where the rules and direction of travel are not always well-defined.
  • Ability to present highly complex issues with a range of parties, using appropriate communication and presentation skills including effective influencing and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in relevant discipline/ or demonstration of relevant transferrable knowledge and skills.
  • NEC4 Accreditation (current and in date).
  • Postgraduate qualification to masters level or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Project / Programme Management Qualification such as Prince 2, APM PMQ, MSP or equivalent experience.
  • Technical related design and construction contract management experience.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

NEC Contract Manager

Paul Dutton

p.dutton1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

10 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-FIN-0112

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


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