Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Build Officer

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Job summary

Following the news of the successful application of the Trust to join the national New Hospital Programme (NHP) our scheme promises to be one of the largest scale NHS redevelopment programmes across the country with objectives to develop world class facilities that are transformational, future proof, flexible and sustainable.

This job role requires a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, who will be responsible for lead the build of the new Leighton Hospital Campus - a once in a generation opportunity to transform the district health and care model for the future.

This role is still subject to job evaluation, and the banding maybe subject to change.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of Job Role

The role will have the following key dimensions:

  • Relationship Management
  • Planning and Organisation
  • Communication and Working Relationships
  • Analytical and Judgement
  • Responsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other recourses
  • Leadership, Management & Supervision

Please see attached job description for full details of the main duties.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

We welcome all applicants and assess all job applications based on knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post.

Details

Date posted

28 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£70,417 to £81,138 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-CAP-0016

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The main objective for the Lead Build Officer will be to lead the build of the new Leighton Hospital, and to will manage and lead a large team of in-house construction professionals through the design, procurement, and construction of the new hospital. The Lead Build Officer will work closely with the Construction Director and MEP Lead to manage excellent relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, and suppliers.

The main responsibilities will include the following:

To be a full member of the Technical Workstream participating in key programme decision making.

To work closely with the Trusts EFM teams to integrate their requirements for operation and maintenance into the building fabric design as far as practicable within the constraints of the agreed cost and programme parameters.

Support the Construction Director to lead the client-side implementation and delivery of new Leighton Hospital design and the construction works.

Lead on the procurement of a supply chain partner using P23 and or main works framework.

Support the Construction Director and Programme Director to lead the agreement of the construction contract with the main contractor.

Ensure as far as practicable that all contractors undertaking work on the Trusts premises fully comply with the Trusts Control of Contractors Policy and procedures and that all appropriate documentation and permits such as Permits to Work, Risk Assessments and Method Statements are correctly implemented.

Participate in ALDT-led user briefings to influence them being carried out in a fashion that ensures as far as possible that the design solution fully reflects all clinical, functional, and operational requirements of the users. Work alongside the Trusts appointed ALDT and Project Manager to ensure that all stakeholders are engaged in the process.

In conjunction with the Construction Director and MEP Lead, be responsible for ensuring that external design consultants are accurately briefed, and their performance is managed and monitored.

Lead project teams including external professional design consultants and contractors.

Undertake feasibility studies and issue formal reports, with input from other team members and specialists as required.

Work closely with the MEP Lead, the Trusts ALDT, Principal Designer, Building Control Inspector and Principal Contractor to manage and comply with all statutory instruments and guidance, ensuring best practice related to building fabric.

To work within established programme governance reporting structures to provide a clear view of progress, risks and control across the breadth of the technical workstream.

Prepare reports for workstream and programme boards to ensure that information relating to project deliverables, risks and issues are effectively communicated between stakeholders and that key performance indicators are monitored and evaluated.

Present, interpret and explain highly complex or contentious information to large groups at meetings to influence understanding and change.

To assist the Programme Director and Construction Director to ensure that the project timetable associated with the delivery of the Outline Business Case (OBC) and Full Business Case (FBC) are delivered.

Foster collaborative and mutually supportive relationships with project leaders and senior stakeholders, assess cross-functional project team capability, provide coaching, and support to improve collaborative development and project results.

Represent the Trust in technical discussions with NHP, supporting the adoption of H2.0

Please see attached job description for full details of the main duties.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main objective for the Lead Build Officer will be to lead the build of the new Leighton Hospital, and to will manage and lead a large team of in-house construction professionals through the design, procurement, and construction of the new hospital. The Lead Build Officer will work closely with the Construction Director and MEP Lead to manage excellent relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, and suppliers.

The main responsibilities will include the following:

To be a full member of the Technical Workstream participating in key programme decision making.

To work closely with the Trusts EFM teams to integrate their requirements for operation and maintenance into the building fabric design as far as practicable within the constraints of the agreed cost and programme parameters.

Support the Construction Director to lead the client-side implementation and delivery of new Leighton Hospital design and the construction works.

Lead on the procurement of a supply chain partner using P23 and or main works framework.

Support the Construction Director and Programme Director to lead the agreement of the construction contract with the main contractor.

Ensure as far as practicable that all contractors undertaking work on the Trusts premises fully comply with the Trusts Control of Contractors Policy and procedures and that all appropriate documentation and permits such as Permits to Work, Risk Assessments and Method Statements are correctly implemented.

Participate in ALDT-led user briefings to influence them being carried out in a fashion that ensures as far as possible that the design solution fully reflects all clinical, functional, and operational requirements of the users. Work alongside the Trusts appointed ALDT and Project Manager to ensure that all stakeholders are engaged in the process.

In conjunction with the Construction Director and MEP Lead, be responsible for ensuring that external design consultants are accurately briefed, and their performance is managed and monitored.

Lead project teams including external professional design consultants and contractors.

Undertake feasibility studies and issue formal reports, with input from other team members and specialists as required.

Work closely with the MEP Lead, the Trusts ALDT, Principal Designer, Building Control Inspector and Principal Contractor to manage and comply with all statutory instruments and guidance, ensuring best practice related to building fabric.

To work within established programme governance reporting structures to provide a clear view of progress, risks and control across the breadth of the technical workstream.

Prepare reports for workstream and programme boards to ensure that information relating to project deliverables, risks and issues are effectively communicated between stakeholders and that key performance indicators are monitored and evaluated.

Present, interpret and explain highly complex or contentious information to large groups at meetings to influence understanding and change.

To assist the Programme Director and Construction Director to ensure that the project timetable associated with the delivery of the Outline Business Case (OBC) and Full Business Case (FBC) are delivered.

Foster collaborative and mutually supportive relationships with project leaders and senior stakeholders, assess cross-functional project team capability, provide coaching, and support to improve collaborative development and project results.

Represent the Trust in technical discussions with NHP, supporting the adoption of H2.0

Please see attached job description for full details of the main duties.

Person Specification

EDUCTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Degree of equivalent experience in general or project/programme management roles
  • Masters qualification or post graduate study in a relevant subject
  • Formal project management or change management qualification
  • Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

  • Other formal qualifications relating to leadership, programme or project management
  • Membership of an appropriate professional body (RICS, IStructE, ICE, IEE, IMechE, RIBA)
  • NEBOSH qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Previous knowledge and or experience of managing large complex construction projects
  • Significant experience operating at head of service/lead level
  • Knowledge of RIBA Stages of work, NHS Health Technical Memorandum (HTMs) and Health Building Notes (HBNs), British Standards
  • Experience of procurement of technical advisors and construction partners for a significant capital programme.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS business case processes including HM Treasury 5 case model and HM Treasury The Green Book-Central Government Guidance on appraisal and Evaluation
  • Experience in preparing business cases

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Ability to analyse and balance complex service, commercial and political decisions and draw appropriate conclusions
  • Ability to influence and create change where significant barriers to acceptance exist
  • Demonstrate evidence of influencing and persuasion skills
  • Excellent reporting writing and presentation skills. Able to present complex information succinctly to a variety of stakeholders

Desirable

  • Evidence of effective working relationships both inside and outside the organisation

VALUES & BEHAVIOURS

Essential

  • Commitment to quality and safety
  • Recognition to the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues
  • Must demonstrate the Trusts values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns
  • Strong conflict resolution skills
  • Exceptional and visible leader
Person Specification

EDUCTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Degree of equivalent experience in general or project/programme management roles
  • Masters qualification or post graduate study in a relevant subject
  • Formal project management or change management qualification
  • Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

  • Other formal qualifications relating to leadership, programme or project management
  • Membership of an appropriate professional body (RICS, IStructE, ICE, IEE, IMechE, RIBA)
  • NEBOSH qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Previous knowledge and or experience of managing large complex construction projects
  • Significant experience operating at head of service/lead level
  • Knowledge of RIBA Stages of work, NHS Health Technical Memorandum (HTMs) and Health Building Notes (HBNs), British Standards
  • Experience of procurement of technical advisors and construction partners for a significant capital programme.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS business case processes including HM Treasury 5 case model and HM Treasury The Green Book-Central Government Guidance on appraisal and Evaluation
  • Experience in preparing business cases

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Ability to analyse and balance complex service, commercial and political decisions and draw appropriate conclusions
  • Ability to influence and create change where significant barriers to acceptance exist
  • Demonstrate evidence of influencing and persuasion skills
  • Excellent reporting writing and presentation skills. Able to present complex information succinctly to a variety of stakeholders

Desirable

  • Evidence of effective working relationships both inside and outside the organisation

VALUES & BEHAVIOURS

Essential

  • Commitment to quality and safety
  • Recognition to the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues
  • Must demonstrate the Trusts values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns
  • Strong conflict resolution skills
  • Exceptional and visible leader

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Project Co-ordinator

Frankie Cameron

frankie.cameron@mcht.nhs.uk

01270692727

Details

Date posted

28 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£70,417 to £81,138 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-CAP-0016

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


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