Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for leading the delivery of construction projects on a day-to-day basis at Bedford Hospital, under the direction of the Project Director. A number of schemes are under development at both Bedford Hospital North and South Wing sites, which will support the Trust in delivering optimal care to our patients in a modern and sustainable environmen
Main duties of the job
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to appoint a construction project manager to join their expanding Site Redevelopment team. With the recent national award of £168m for the creation of a new Acute Service Block and Ward Block at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, this is an extremely exciting time to join the team.
The post holder should have extensive construction experience and be able to demonstrate their ability to deliver complex capital schemes of at least £5m in value within live operational environments. It is essential that they can utilise a professional structured project management methodology in order to plan, implement and successfully deliver major capital projects on time and within authorised budget.
In particular, they must have good practical knowledge of construction contracts (JCT and NEC4) and ideally be an accredited NEC4 ECC Project Manager.
The post holder should also be able to utilise their skills and experience to provide technical advice and support in respect of major capital projects within and outside of the redevelopment programme.
This is a full time position based at Bedford Hospital, but occasional travel to Luton and Dunstable University Hospital may be required.
Interviews will be held at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital site.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of our continued response to COVID19 the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (the 2014 Regulations) was updated and approved by Parliament. This meant that full COVID19 vaccination would become a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from1 April 2022unless exempt.
The Government subsequently announced that, given the changes to the Omicron variant, they believe it is no longer proportionate to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for NHS staff. The Governments decision is subject to Parliamentary process. This will require further consultation and a Parliamentary vote to be passed into legislation.
As this role is within scope of the current legislation COVID19 vaccination status will remain part of our routine Occupational Health check.
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and your patients from the virus. If youre still unsure, you can find lots of information on COVID-19 vaccines and the booking process on the NHS Website.
The purpose of this role is to take responsibility within the Trust Site Redevelopment programme for project delivery at each stage and to lead the project on a day-to-day basis under the direction of the Project Director. The post holder should have experience of delivery of complex capital schemes of at least £5m in value within live operational environments. This is a full time position.
The Project Managers prime responsibility is to ensure that projects deliver the required outcomes, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time, cost and quality. They must have good practical knowledge of construction contracts (JCT and NEC4) and ideally hold NEC4 ECC Project Manager accreditation.
They will have responsibility to plan, implement and successfully deliver major capital projects on time and within authorised budget.
The role requires the post holder the use a professional structured project management methodology (e.g. PRINCE 2) to manage projects.
The post holder must also use their skills to provide technical support in respect of major capital projects within and outside of the Hospital Redevelopment Programme.
From time to time the post holder will be required to deputise for the Senior Programme Manager and Construction Director, in their absence, on capital project management issues.
The following key relationships will need to be established, proactively nurtured and managed:
- Site Redevelopment Team
- Estates and Facilities Team
- Operational & Corporate Directorate Teams
- Design Team partners, e.g. Architects, Engineers, Health Planners, Planning Consultants, Cost Consultants
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
- Provide clear project leadership, be a positive role model and actively promote the Trusts vision and strategic aims, and values.
- Develop close working relationships with the project team- including Estates and Facilities, clinical teams, IT and finance- to determine the requirements of the project.
- Responsible for the provision of clear project communications within the project management structure in the Trust i.e. Project Board, Project Team, Directorates and Trust management.
- Responsible for the project management, the technical design and construction process through close liaison and negotiation with advisors, technical experts, bidding teams, contractors and all relevant internal personnel.
- Engage with the end users (staff and clinicians) of the facilities, throughout the processes to prepare fully informed brief for the project
- Lead on the development and production of clear specifications and user requirements.
- Prepare and manage a project plan for planned change in service delivery, agree this with the clinicians and managers concerned and negotiate implementation in line with the project timetable with the aim of achieving the change with the minimum of disruption to patients and staff.
- Carry out option appraisals to assess complex planning and construction issues and adjudicate on behalf of the Trust where professional opinions differ.
- Ensure that the various procurement routes are fully assessed and recommend a route for the project to the Project Board.
- Negotiate and recommend for Board approval of contracts and legal documents related to the project. To expend monies within levels of delegated authority as detailed under Trust standing financial instructions.
- Where required support the development and preparation of outline and full business cases and to support the approval process.
- Responsible for the provision of all project management documentation including; regular reports, presentations and minutes as appropriate, Project Plan/ Programmes and Risk Registers.
- Develop good relationships with all stakeholders, external advisors and contractors. Working with key members of the Project Team to ensure project details and outcomes are fully communicated internally and externally.
- Manage the processes to appoint external advisors necessary to successfully deliver the project. Actively monitoring adviser performance and compliance within the terms of their appointment, project objectives, obligations and responsibilities. Manage adviser fees budgets.
- Ensure that the Trust compiles with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and ensure that standards of health and safety are maintained and monitored.
- Ensure robust reporting and communication systems are in place to meet the Trusts statutory requirements for reporting on Health and Safety on construction sites
- Ensure procurement arrangements are in place to identify equipment requirements, specifications and purchases to align with construction plans and project budget.
- Liaison and negotiation with local, regional authorities and other outside agencies on matters relating to planning applications, land purchases, Section 106 Agreements and land easements.
- Prepare and manage Project budgets for the project team and advisers.
- Develop and identify procedures for handover, commissioning and post project evaluation.
- Line Manage members of the project team, ensuring that each member of staff has an annual appraisal and personal development plan.
- Take responsibility for your own continuous professional development, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.
- Undertake any other duties as agreed with the Project Manager/ Senior Programme Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of our continued response to COVID19 the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (the 2014 Regulations) was updated and approved by Parliament. This meant that full COVID19 vaccination would become a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from1 April 2022unless exempt.
The Government subsequently announced that, given the changes to the Omicron variant, they believe it is no longer proportionate to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for NHS staff. The Governments decision is subject to Parliamentary process. This will require further consultation and a Parliamentary vote to be passed into legislation.
As this role is within scope of the current legislation COVID19 vaccination status will remain part of our routine Occupational Health check.
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and your patients from the virus. If youre still unsure, you can find lots of information on COVID-19 vaccines and the booking process on the NHS Website.
The purpose of this role is to take responsibility within the Trust Site Redevelopment programme for project delivery at each stage and to lead the project on a day-to-day basis under the direction of the Project Director. The post holder should have experience of delivery of complex capital schemes of at least £5m in value within live operational environments. This is a full time position.
The Project Managers prime responsibility is to ensure that projects deliver the required outcomes, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time, cost and quality. They must have good practical knowledge of construction contracts (JCT and NEC4) and ideally hold NEC4 ECC Project Manager accreditation.
They will have responsibility to plan, implement and successfully deliver major capital projects on time and within authorised budget.
The role requires the post holder the use a professional structured project management methodology (e.g. PRINCE 2) to manage projects.
The post holder must also use their skills to provide technical support in respect of major capital projects within and outside of the Hospital Redevelopment Programme.
From time to time the post holder will be required to deputise for the Senior Programme Manager and Construction Director, in their absence, on capital project management issues.
The following key relationships will need to be established, proactively nurtured and managed:
- Site Redevelopment Team
- Estates and Facilities Team
- Operational & Corporate Directorate Teams
- Design Team partners, e.g. Architects, Engineers, Health Planners, Planning Consultants, Cost Consultants
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
- Provide clear project leadership, be a positive role model and actively promote the Trusts vision and strategic aims, and values.
- Develop close working relationships with the project team- including Estates and Facilities, clinical teams, IT and finance- to determine the requirements of the project.
- Responsible for the provision of clear project communications within the project management structure in the Trust i.e. Project Board, Project Team, Directorates and Trust management.
- Responsible for the project management, the technical design and construction process through close liaison and negotiation with advisors, technical experts, bidding teams, contractors and all relevant internal personnel.
- Engage with the end users (staff and clinicians) of the facilities, throughout the processes to prepare fully informed brief for the project
- Lead on the development and production of clear specifications and user requirements.
- Prepare and manage a project plan for planned change in service delivery, agree this with the clinicians and managers concerned and negotiate implementation in line with the project timetable with the aim of achieving the change with the minimum of disruption to patients and staff.
- Carry out option appraisals to assess complex planning and construction issues and adjudicate on behalf of the Trust where professional opinions differ.
- Ensure that the various procurement routes are fully assessed and recommend a route for the project to the Project Board.
- Negotiate and recommend for Board approval of contracts and legal documents related to the project. To expend monies within levels of delegated authority as detailed under Trust standing financial instructions.
- Where required support the development and preparation of outline and full business cases and to support the approval process.
- Responsible for the provision of all project management documentation including; regular reports, presentations and minutes as appropriate, Project Plan/ Programmes and Risk Registers.
- Develop good relationships with all stakeholders, external advisors and contractors. Working with key members of the Project Team to ensure project details and outcomes are fully communicated internally and externally.
- Manage the processes to appoint external advisors necessary to successfully deliver the project. Actively monitoring adviser performance and compliance within the terms of their appointment, project objectives, obligations and responsibilities. Manage adviser fees budgets.
- Ensure that the Trust compiles with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and ensure that standards of health and safety are maintained and monitored.
- Ensure robust reporting and communication systems are in place to meet the Trusts statutory requirements for reporting on Health and Safety on construction sites
- Ensure procurement arrangements are in place to identify equipment requirements, specifications and purchases to align with construction plans and project budget.
- Liaison and negotiation with local, regional authorities and other outside agencies on matters relating to planning applications, land purchases, Section 106 Agreements and land easements.
- Prepare and manage Project budgets for the project team and advisers.
- Develop and identify procedures for handover, commissioning and post project evaluation.
- Line Manage members of the project team, ensuring that each member of staff has an annual appraisal and personal development plan.
- Take responsibility for your own continuous professional development, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.
- Undertake any other duties as agreed with the Project Manager/ Senior Programme Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to masters degree level or equivalent experience, preferably in a construction related subject
Desirable
- oNEC4 ECC Project Manager Accreditation
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in delivering complex capital projects
- oManaging and appointing external design consultants
Desirable
- oManagement experience within the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- oSpecialist knowledge and experience of construction procurement processes; construction planning; capital cost estimating, financial management; and risk management
Desirable
- oDetailed knowledge of HBN, HTM, Building Regulations, Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to masters degree level or equivalent experience, preferably in a construction related subject
Desirable
- oNEC4 ECC Project Manager Accreditation
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in delivering complex capital projects
- oManaging and appointing external design consultants
Desirable
- oManagement experience within the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- oSpecialist knowledge and experience of construction procurement processes; construction planning; capital cost estimating, financial management; and risk management
Desirable
- oDetailed knowledge of HBN, HTM, Building Regulations, Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
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).
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