Job summary
Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk The post holder will contribute to the provision of an efficient transport service to Atlas clients, primarily to NHS properties in Lancaster, Blackpool, Kendal, Barrow and surrounding districts.
To provide specialist Construction Design and to also undertake Space Utilisation surveys, reporting and remeasures to meet NHS mandatory requirements such as ERIC returns, PAM, BIM, CDM15, etc.
Also to manage and maintain all Trust Estate Record drawings
Main duties of the job
To provide architectural design solutions and management support of the Atlas Property and Compliance Team. Also, to support the Capital Development, Estates Operational and New Works teams. To support the Head of Property and Compliance, Head of Capital and Head of Estates in providing design solutions for clinical and non-clinical stakeholders and to support the Property team in surveys and remeasures of space within our client Estates footprint.
The role will be required to support the Atlas Head of Property and Compliance, Head of Capital and Head of Estates in the management and execution of delegated schemes within the Capital, Estates Category B and New Works Programmes and other schemes as appropriate.
About us
The role is required to develop and maintain effective close working relationships and communicate regularly with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including:
Client staff from across a wide range of disciplines, in particular staff from Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (The Trust) and University Hospitals Morecambe Bay (UHMB).
- Surveyor/ Consultant Surveyor
- Head of Capital, Head of Estates and the New Works teams.
- Senior Leadership Team
- Head of Quality, Risk and Compliance
- Human Resources Business Partner
- Estates Operational and Functional maintenance leads across the organisation.
- Estates and Soft FM Teams/ Staff across the Company
- Health & Safety Lead
- Fire Safety Officer/ Advisor
- Appropriate regulatory and advisory bodies
- NHS Property Services (NHSPS)
- Outside Agencies and external bodies linked to accreditation and / or compliance
- External building and engineering consultants and contractors
- Public Utility Companies
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide architectural design solutions and management support of the Atlas Property and Compliance Team. Also, to support the Capital Development, Estates Operational and New Works teams. To support the Head of Property and Compliance, Head of Capital and Head of Estates in providing design solutions for clinical and non-clinical stakeholders and to support the Property team in surveys and remeasures of space within our client Estates footprint.
The role will be required to support the Atlas Head of Property and Compliance, Head of Capital and Head of Estates in the management and execution of delegated schemes within the Capital, Estates Category B and New Works Programmes and other schemes as appropriate.
Together with overall managerial responsibility, the post holder is expected to provide a customer focused, cost effective and efficient building and engineering design and installation service using a combination of in-house staff and a range of independent contractors and professionals, including appointed architects, quantity surveyors, mechanical and electrical consultants, principal contractors, sub-contractors, and specialist contractors.
The frequently fast changing, dynamic acute working environment, requires the post holder to demonstrate the ability to respond and adapt flexibly to the needs of the service. Therefore, they must have a high level, practical and theoretical knowledge of Acute Hospitals services, the associated compliance legislation and be comfortable dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.
Contribute to business cases as required including feasibility work, surveying and sketch proposals. Advise Project Teams on likely budget costs for alternative options.
Support and contribute to the Atlas Project Management policies/procedures/plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide architectural design solutions and management support of the Atlas Property and Compliance Team. Also, to support the Capital Development, Estates Operational and New Works teams. To support the Head of Property and Compliance, Head of Capital and Head of Estates in providing design solutions for clinical and non-clinical stakeholders and to support the Property team in surveys and remeasures of space within our client Estates footprint.
The role will be required to support the Atlas Head of Property and Compliance, Head of Capital and Head of Estates in the management and execution of delegated schemes within the Capital, Estates Category B and New Works Programmes and other schemes as appropriate.
Together with overall managerial responsibility, the post holder is expected to provide a customer focused, cost effective and efficient building and engineering design and installation service using a combination of in-house staff and a range of independent contractors and professionals, including appointed architects, quantity surveyors, mechanical and electrical consultants, principal contractors, sub-contractors, and specialist contractors.
The frequently fast changing, dynamic acute working environment, requires the post holder to demonstrate the ability to respond and adapt flexibly to the needs of the service. Therefore, they must have a high level, practical and theoretical knowledge of Acute Hospitals services, the associated compliance legislation and be comfortable dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.
Contribute to business cases as required including feasibility work, surveying and sketch proposals. Advise Project Teams on likely budget costs for alternative options.
Support and contribute to the Atlas Project Management policies/procedures/plans.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to HNC/ HND or C&G level in a Building or Engineering discipline e.g., construction, project management, building services or T.E.C. in Building Studies AND a minimum of 5-years management experience in a similar role and environment
- Must be proficient in the use of AutoCAD
- Must be proficient in the use of Micad
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development/ experience.
Desirable
- A minimum of 5-years' experience in a similar role.
- Experience in a healthcare environment.
- Current professional registration member of relevant professional body
Knowledge & Experience: General
Essential
- The ability to think strategically and develop plans.
- Experience of working within a complex and challenging environment, managing relationships with multiple stakeholders.
- Good level of competence and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite of programmes, in particular Excel, word and PowerPoint.
- A high standard of written skills, evident in report writing
- Good information presentation skills, evident in use of graphics and design of reports.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex, sensitive contentious technical information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- The ability to interpret and understand highly complex statistics and sensitive or contentious information
- Ability to monitor complex and multiple project works.
Knowledge & Experience: Specialist
Essential
- Detailed Knowledge and experience of and proficient in the use of Project Management software including AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office suite, Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM), MICAD.
- Detailed knowledge and awareness of legislation relating to Construction works.
- Good knowledge and experience of practical building and engineering applications and working with and on varying systems within complex organisations and environments
- Experience in managing construction, maintenance and physical assets of several major services across a whole organisation
- Knowledgeable in the manipulation of fine tools, materials, equipment and computerised technical drawings.
- Proven track record of delivering service provision to high professional standards.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and fire safety legislation and good practice.
- Detailed knowledge of NHS property & Estates related guidance, e.g., Health Building Notes (HBNs) and Health Technical Memorandum (HTM's)
- Good knowledge and experience of statutory / regulatory returns such as the annual Estates Return Information Collection (ERIC) and Premises Assurance Model (PAM), BIM and the requirements of the 6-facet survey
Desirable
- An excellent understanding of national guidance on NHS Estates Management processes.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to HNC/ HND or C&G level in a Building or Engineering discipline e.g., construction, project management, building services or T.E.C. in Building Studies AND a minimum of 5-years management experience in a similar role and environment
- Must be proficient in the use of AutoCAD
- Must be proficient in the use of Micad
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development/ experience.
Desirable
- A minimum of 5-years' experience in a similar role.
- Experience in a healthcare environment.
- Current professional registration member of relevant professional body
Knowledge & Experience: General
Essential
- The ability to think strategically and develop plans.
- Experience of working within a complex and challenging environment, managing relationships with multiple stakeholders.
- Good level of competence and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite of programmes, in particular Excel, word and PowerPoint.
- A high standard of written skills, evident in report writing
- Good information presentation skills, evident in use of graphics and design of reports.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex, sensitive contentious technical information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- The ability to interpret and understand highly complex statistics and sensitive or contentious information
- Ability to monitor complex and multiple project works.
Knowledge & Experience: Specialist
Essential
- Detailed Knowledge and experience of and proficient in the use of Project Management software including AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office suite, Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM), MICAD.
- Detailed knowledge and awareness of legislation relating to Construction works.
- Good knowledge and experience of practical building and engineering applications and working with and on varying systems within complex organisations and environments
- Experience in managing construction, maintenance and physical assets of several major services across a whole organisation
- Knowledgeable in the manipulation of fine tools, materials, equipment and computerised technical drawings.
- Proven track record of delivering service provision to high professional standards.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and fire safety legislation and good practice.
- Detailed knowledge of NHS property & Estates related guidance, e.g., Health Building Notes (HBNs) and Health Technical Memorandum (HTM's)
- Good knowledge and experience of statutory / regulatory returns such as the annual Estates Return Information Collection (ERIC) and Premises Assurance Model (PAM), BIM and the requirements of the 6-facet survey
Desirable
- An excellent understanding of national guidance on NHS Estates Management processes.
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).
