Job summary
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Are you a naturally helpful and creative thinking projects professional? Do you have proven experience leading built environment development and construction project management improvement and change?
We are looking for an exceptional and inspirational Senior Capital Projects Manager - a project management expert who will be pivotal senior member of the Trust and of the estates team.
This role will be a highly visible member of estates who is a leader of project delivery across the Trust.
With over 135 properties across East London, Luton & Bedfordshire and a multitude of service contracts with NHS and Private sector providers, you will be instrumental in ensuring that we are providing the best possible experience and quality of care for the population that uses our services as well as staff and partners that work for our Trust.
You will have a proven track record of managing NHS (or similar) development and project delivery teams as well as being an inspirational leader who takes pride in stakeholder engagement.
The annual capital programme delivery is c£17M.
Main duties of the job
As an effective Senior Capital Projects Manager, you will;
Contribute to the strategic direction and be responsible for the management, delivery and monitoring / improvement of the Trust's Capital projects from RIBA stage 0 to 7 and to provide a safe and suitable estate for all service users, visitors and staff, encompassing full statutory compliance.
Contribute to the development of project related policies, strategy and best practice to ensure an estate fit for purpose, of appropriate condition and functional suitability to support the Trusts Vison, Values and strategic outcomes.
Deliver Capital schemes and provide budgetary / spend profiling and control, including lessons learned and feedback initiatives.
Prepare Project Reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Contribute to the Trust's Site Development and Master Planning strategy and processes, including annual and 5 to 10-year planning and programming processes.
Provide advice on best practice procurement procedures and management, including the use of approved public sector frameworks e.g. Procure 23, Crown Commercial Services, SBS framework.
Be an expert lead for construction project health and safety related matters, including management and control of contractors, for all estates and digital infrastructure projects.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assure the safe systems of project related work, including ensuring estates and digital contractors Risk Assessment and Method Statements are in place, permits are issued and have in place all relevant documentation including competency, insurance, and that the all agreed scope of works are appropriate.
Deliver allocated projects to the required quality standard, agreed timeline and approved budget.
As a senior capital projects manager, provide guidance during the production and execution of relevant project bids and submissions, and lead the oversight of technical elements of projects including commissioning and the effective transition into operation.
To provide leadership and development opportunities to line managed staff members. Ensuring all corporate objectives are communicated effectively and met by all members of the team. Manage staff performance, appraisals, personal development plans and identify any training needs to ensure the team under your direction have the appropriate technical and professional skills and the necessary management competencies.
Collaborate with, and work actively with, the Trusts Sustainability Team to support the Trusts Green Plan and Net zero Carbon (NZC) targets.
(Please refer to the job description for a full range of duties and responsivities)
As a dynamic and values-driven Senior Capital Projects Manager, you will be committed to collaborative working and passionate about the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda. You will be a vision-led individual with a strong desire to make a difference and help steer our Trust into the future.
Does this job excite you but you feel as though you dont have experience in all of the areas listed in this Job Description, or that your skills and qualifications dont perfectly meet the requirements? We would welcome applications from under-represented groups in this sector such as women and BAME candidates.
At ELFT Estates, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if youre passionate about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every criterion or qualification in the job description, we actively encourage you to apply or to reach out for a conversation. You could be just the person that we are looking for.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assure the safe systems of project related work, including ensuring estates and digital contractors Risk Assessment and Method Statements are in place, permits are issued and have in place all relevant documentation including competency, insurance, and that the all agreed scope of works are appropriate.
Deliver allocated projects to the required quality standard, agreed timeline and approved budget.
As a senior capital projects manager, provide guidance during the production and execution of relevant project bids and submissions, and lead the oversight of technical elements of projects including commissioning and the effective transition into operation.
To provide leadership and development opportunities to line managed staff members. Ensuring all corporate objectives are communicated effectively and met by all members of the team. Manage staff performance, appraisals, personal development plans and identify any training needs to ensure the team under your direction have the appropriate technical and professional skills and the necessary management competencies.
Collaborate with, and work actively with, the Trusts Sustainability Team to support the Trusts Green Plan and Net zero Carbon (NZC) targets.
(Please refer to the job description for a full range of duties and responsivities)
As a dynamic and values-driven Senior Capital Projects Manager, you will be committed to collaborative working and passionate about the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda. You will be a vision-led individual with a strong desire to make a difference and help steer our Trust into the future.
Does this job excite you but you feel as though you dont have experience in all of the areas listed in this Job Description, or that your skills and qualifications dont perfectly meet the requirements? We would welcome applications from under-represented groups in this sector such as women and BAME candidates.
At ELFT Estates, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if youre passionate about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every criterion or qualification in the job description, we actively encourage you to apply or to reach out for a conversation. You could be just the person that we are looking for.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a construction programme and project management discipline,
- Extensive specialist construction and project management knowledge, acquired through post graduate studies or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent
- Formal professional qualification, registration and membership of relevant professional body (i.e. MRICS, MCIOB, MAMP, ChPP, CEng, etc)
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
- Used to working under pressure and change.
Desirable
- Estates or Facilities management degree
- Previous ExperShould have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy in London and appreciate the implications of this on estates development & managementience
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the Integrated Care Boards and individual provider and commissioning organisations
Previous Experience
Essential
- Thorough knowledge and experience of managing development and project management teams in a large multi-site organisation. To have substantial experience of delivery and managing a capital development service including dispute resolution processes. Good understanding of legislation governing the provision of constrcition and project management services in a health care setting and the ability to translate this into strategy and practice - including, knowledge and understanding of NHS Guidance, Design Standards, Heath Building Notes, Health Technical Memoranda and Statutory legislation. Extensive knowledge of financial management, procurement, performance and contract management. Excellent Stakeholder management skills and ability to present at Board level. A track record of delivering high quality customer service. Quality Performance Monitoring leadership.
Desirable
- Experience in a Health/mental health, higher education or other similar environment. Experience of working in a culturally diverse area. Good at working with all partnership groups to include contractors as well as clinical colleagues - e.g. Infection Prevention Team. Previous management experience within similar organisations if not in NHS services.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Visibly demonstrates supportive and emotionally intelligent leadership Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups. Persuade board and senior managers of the respective merits of different options, innovation and new market opportunities - which are supportive of the Trust missions, vison and strategic outcome. Negotiate on difficult and detailed issues. Has proven leadership skills. Ability to provide vision and drive Ability to manage change programs and changed working practices. Strong negotiation skills and ability to perform within multi-disciplinary groups. Ability to draw up action plans and ensure that deadlines are met in compliance with overall strategy. Experience of successfully managing multi-million pound budgets. Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure. To be able to analyse data and compile reports for presentation up to Board Level. High level of communication and presentation skills. Ability to lead a team. Well-developed people management skills. Ability to Communicate with internal staff and external agencies re strategic objectives. Able to carry out effective negotiation and with diplomacy; Be able to undertake presentations to staff groups and the public/ conveying highly contentious information in atmosphere of proposed major change. Highly effective organisational skills. Ability to understand complex multi - million-pound contracts and successfully managing multi-million pound budgets. Advanced IT skills i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues.
Desirable
- Ability to develop a systematic approach to problem solving to enhance performance. Work within the constraints of the Directorate to deliver an exceptional service. Well-rehearsed in contract terminology and adapt accordingly to the contract delivery to meet the needs. Empathy & patience are required within this role.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and awareness of key issues in Capital management. Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and objectives and their application within the Trust. In depth knowledge of estate strategies and how they link with clinical relationships. Sound knowledge of fabric/mechanical/electrical/building services in healthcare premises Extensive change management knowledge with a demonstrable track record of success in a large organisation. Understanding of maintaining/writing Estates & Facilities Policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Extensive knowledge in project management and project delivery.
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of both public and private sectors. Finance Training Programmes.
Other
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options. Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action. Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise. Proven ability to operate/think laterally at a strategic (Board) and operational level. Ability to carry out procurements for highly detailed, high value contracts that require analysis, comparison and assessment. An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change. Commitment to continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a construction programme and project management discipline,
- Extensive specialist construction and project management knowledge, acquired through post graduate studies or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent
- Formal professional qualification, registration and membership of relevant professional body (i.e. MRICS, MCIOB, MAMP, ChPP, CEng, etc)
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
- Used to working under pressure and change.
Desirable
- Estates or Facilities management degree
- Previous ExperShould have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy in London and appreciate the implications of this on estates development & managementience
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the Integrated Care Boards and individual provider and commissioning organisations
Previous Experience
Essential
- Thorough knowledge and experience of managing development and project management teams in a large multi-site organisation. To have substantial experience of delivery and managing a capital development service including dispute resolution processes. Good understanding of legislation governing the provision of constrcition and project management services in a health care setting and the ability to translate this into strategy and practice - including, knowledge and understanding of NHS Guidance, Design Standards, Heath Building Notes, Health Technical Memoranda and Statutory legislation. Extensive knowledge of financial management, procurement, performance and contract management. Excellent Stakeholder management skills and ability to present at Board level. A track record of delivering high quality customer service. Quality Performance Monitoring leadership.
Desirable
- Experience in a Health/mental health, higher education or other similar environment. Experience of working in a culturally diverse area. Good at working with all partnership groups to include contractors as well as clinical colleagues - e.g. Infection Prevention Team. Previous management experience within similar organisations if not in NHS services.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Visibly demonstrates supportive and emotionally intelligent leadership Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups. Persuade board and senior managers of the respective merits of different options, innovation and new market opportunities - which are supportive of the Trust missions, vison and strategic outcome. Negotiate on difficult and detailed issues. Has proven leadership skills. Ability to provide vision and drive Ability to manage change programs and changed working practices. Strong negotiation skills and ability to perform within multi-disciplinary groups. Ability to draw up action plans and ensure that deadlines are met in compliance with overall strategy. Experience of successfully managing multi-million pound budgets. Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure. To be able to analyse data and compile reports for presentation up to Board Level. High level of communication and presentation skills. Ability to lead a team. Well-developed people management skills. Ability to Communicate with internal staff and external agencies re strategic objectives. Able to carry out effective negotiation and with diplomacy; Be able to undertake presentations to staff groups and the public/ conveying highly contentious information in atmosphere of proposed major change. Highly effective organisational skills. Ability to understand complex multi - million-pound contracts and successfully managing multi-million pound budgets. Advanced IT skills i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues.
Desirable
- Ability to develop a systematic approach to problem solving to enhance performance. Work within the constraints of the Directorate to deliver an exceptional service. Well-rehearsed in contract terminology and adapt accordingly to the contract delivery to meet the needs. Empathy & patience are required within this role.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and awareness of key issues in Capital management. Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and objectives and their application within the Trust. In depth knowledge of estate strategies and how they link with clinical relationships. Sound knowledge of fabric/mechanical/electrical/building services in healthcare premises Extensive change management knowledge with a demonstrable track record of success in a large organisation. Understanding of maintaining/writing Estates & Facilities Policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Extensive knowledge in project management and project delivery.
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of both public and private sectors. Finance Training Programmes.
Other
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options. Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action. Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise. Proven ability to operate/think laterally at a strategic (Board) and operational level. Ability to carry out procurements for highly detailed, high value contracts that require analysis, comparison and assessment. An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change. Commitment to continuing professional development.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
