Job summary
Do you have a background in construction? Are you looking for your next challenge where you can make a big impact?
The Projects Team at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a Capital Project Manager. You'll join our experienced team in managing the delivery of our exciting and ambitious Capital Programme.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity where you can help build the future of the NHS for the population of Sussex.
The role is full time with the occasional need to work out of hours at key points of a project and to undertake on-call duties as part of the Estates and Facilities on-call service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take the lead in project managing medium or small scale projects including feasibility, procurement, design, construction, commissioning and bringing into use of complex capital investment schemes across the Trust's diverse Acute and Community estate.
The team supports projects to improve facilities in any of our acute, community or mental health services across Sussex.
About us
As an organisation, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Sussex enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Chichester, Brighton, Crawley & Eastbourne and only two hours away from London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To succeed in this role, you will need to be an experienced Project Manager, who is a creative problem solver, with a great organisational approach and clear, confident communication skills underpinned by a solid background in construction design and project management.
The role purpose is to project manage the feasibility, procurement, design, construction, commissioning and bringing into use of complex capital investment schemes across the Trusts estate and to support the Head of Projects and Deputy Director, in the delivery of the Capital Programme projects allocated to the Capital Projects Team.
You will have the satisfaction of being able to see a project through from beginning to end with the knowledge that your work is having a positive impact on patient care.
To fulfil the role, the postholder will need to work closely with a range of internal colleagues and stakeholders and in particular the Estates & Facilities Team, Infection Control, Digital, Operational Clinical Teams and end Users.
Further details within the JD and Person Specification.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To succeed in this role, you will need to be an experienced Project Manager, who is a creative problem solver, with a great organisational approach and clear, confident communication skills underpinned by a solid background in construction design and project management.
The role purpose is to project manage the feasibility, procurement, design, construction, commissioning and bringing into use of complex capital investment schemes across the Trusts estate and to support the Head of Projects and Deputy Director, in the delivery of the Capital Programme projects allocated to the Capital Projects Team.
You will have the satisfaction of being able to see a project through from beginning to end with the knowledge that your work is having a positive impact on patient care.
To fulfil the role, the postholder will need to work closely with a range of internal colleagues and stakeholders and in particular the Estates & Facilities Team, Infection Control, Digital, Operational Clinical Teams and end Users.
Further details within the JD and Person Specification.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in an engineering/construction related discipline.
- A chartered or incorporated engineer/member of a building/construction related professional organisation or have other equivalent appropriate qualifications and experience.
- Formal qualification and/or substantial working knowledge of AutoCAD, and MS Project.
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Have significant experience of managing capital projects, including planning, design, specification, cost control and contract management of a range of projects
- Have broad technical knowledge of current standards applicable to the design and construction of Health Buildings and their services, including the Building Regulations and Capital Investment Manual, Estatecode and Concode procedures.
- Have experience of briefing, commissioning and monitoring solicitors, architects, building surveyors, services engineers, structural engineers, quantity surveyors and other consultants
- Have experience of negotiating with Local Planning Authorities and other statutory bodies on capital project and estate matters
- Experience and knowledge of construction contracts preparation, management and compliance, including acting as contract administrator
- Good construction health and safety knowledge
- Broad engineering/building skills coupled with good current knowledge of buildings and their services
- Thorough understanding of the principles of environmental sustainability in the context of building design, location, maintenance & energy usage.
- Specialist knowledge of construction and engineering design and project management procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in an engineering/construction related discipline.
- A chartered or incorporated engineer/member of a building/construction related professional organisation or have other equivalent appropriate qualifications and experience.
- Formal qualification and/or substantial working knowledge of AutoCAD, and MS Project.
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Have significant experience of managing capital projects, including planning, design, specification, cost control and contract management of a range of projects
- Have broad technical knowledge of current standards applicable to the design and construction of Health Buildings and their services, including the Building Regulations and Capital Investment Manual, Estatecode and Concode procedures.
- Have experience of briefing, commissioning and monitoring solicitors, architects, building surveyors, services engineers, structural engineers, quantity surveyors and other consultants
- Have experience of negotiating with Local Planning Authorities and other statutory bodies on capital project and estate matters
- Experience and knowledge of construction contracts preparation, management and compliance, including acting as contract administrator
- Good construction health and safety knowledge
- Broad engineering/building skills coupled with good current knowledge of buildings and their services
- Thorough understanding of the principles of environmental sustainability in the context of building design, location, maintenance & energy usage.
- Specialist knowledge of construction and engineering design and project management procedures
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
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).
