Principal Capital Project Manager

Pennine Care NHS FT

The closing date is 06 May 2024

Job summary

We are seeking a talented and experienced Principal Capital Project Manager to join our Capital Investments & Estates Team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for leading and delivering a portfolio of Capital Projects across the Trusts footprint, ranging from building refurbishments and expansions to infrastructure upgrades and new construction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Estates/Capital Project Management, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully delivering complex construction projects within budget and on schedule.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, have a solution focussed approach, self-motivated and can challenge and influence to bring others with you to enable effective and sustainable change.

If this exciting opportunity interests you, please read on for further details and information on how to apply.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the planning, development, and delivery of estates projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and Trust policies.
  • Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively, identifying and mitigating risks to project delivery.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure project objectives are met and stakeholder expectations are managed effectively.
  • Oversee the procurement process for estates projects, including tendering, contract negotiation, and vendor selection.
  • Monitor project progress and performance, providing regular updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
  • Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure works are carried out to the required standards and specifications.
  • Prepare project documentation, reports, and presentations as required.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and support to project team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Date posted

08 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£58,972 to £68,525 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-H618-24

Job locations

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Headquarters

225 Old Street

Ashton- Under-Lyne

OL6 7SR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Requirements:

  • Degree level qualification in Estates Management, Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Significant experience in Estates/Capital Project Management within the healthcare sector, preferably within the NHS or a similar healthcare organisation.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing estates projects of varying scales and complexities.
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, regulations, and standards, with experience in managing projects through all stages of the project lifecycle.
  • Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop and manage project plans, budgets, and schedules.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software.

For full overviews please view the Job Description and Person Specification attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Requirements:

  • Degree level qualification in Estates Management, Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Significant experience in Estates/Capital Project Management within the healthcare sector, preferably within the NHS or a similar healthcare organisation.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing estates projects of varying scales and complexities.
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, regulations, and standards, with experience in managing projects through all stages of the project lifecycle.
  • Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop and manage project plans, budgets, and schedules.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software.

For full overviews please view the Job Description and Person Specification attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Mechanical and Electrical or Civil Engineering

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of financial management including managing budgets for large scale projects

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of management/leadership of people.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Mechanical and Electrical or Civil Engineering

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of financial management including managing budgets for large scale projects

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of management/leadership of people.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Headquarters

225 Old Street

Ashton- Under-Lyne

OL6 7SR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Headquarters

225 Old Street

Ashton- Under-Lyne

OL6 7SR


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Capital & Estates

Mr David Statham

David.statham@nhs.net

01617163131

Date posted

08 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£58,972 to £68,525 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-H618-24

Job locations

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Headquarters

225 Old Street

Ashton- Under-Lyne

OL6 7SR


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