Job summary
Head of Capital Projects
Estates Department
Band 8b - £58,972 - £68,525 p.a.
Hours: 37.5 per week,all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Estates Department has a vacancy for a Head of Capital Projects to enable the Capital Projects team to successfully deliver a programme of improvements on the Milton Keynes University Hospital site. The Department serves a growing Acute Foundation Trust Hospital of around 450 beds and is committed to providing a quality service.
This is an opportunity for a suitably qualified, motivated individual to join our team. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills and ability to use your initiative. You should have healthcare planning experience at a Senior Level and a proven track record of delivering capital programs including projects up to £1m. You will be able to lead the Capital Projects team with confidence and motivate and support them to provide the best service to end users. Contact prior to application is welcomed, please see details below.
The Capital Projects Team undertake projects which refurbish and upgrade the environment, repurpose spaces for different clinical uses and undertake works to address backlog maintenance.
You will need appropriate experience and hold a relevant qualification in the Built Environment.
For further information or to organise an informal visit please contact Tony Marsh, Associate Director of Estates via the admin team on 01908 995882
Interview: 9/1/24
Main duties of the job
To be professionally accountable to the Associate Director of Estates
To effectively develop and manage the Capital Projects Service within the Trust to ensure a safe, cost efficient & quality service.
The post holder will be a key member of the Estates Team and responsible for Capital Projects:
- Capital Projects from £5k and above, generally refurbishment works of the existing estate (excluding Projects undertaken by the Strategic Capital Team)
- Works in various areas of the Trust, including some specialist spaces such as Pathology, Sterile Services, etc where technical and operational difficulties may exist.
- Line Management of the Capital Projects Managers
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage, develop and implement Trusts Capital Program via a planned evaluation of capital development works within Estates.
- To manage capital projects and develop services: Design Services: Business Case Development including OBC/FBC. Capital budget financial management- in conjunction with finance department: Capital programme works - in development, in progress and post occupation: project management Professional advisor/contractor management and performance: Backlog maintenance programming and planning.
Functional responsibilities
- To advise the Associate Director of Estates as required, to ensure service is maintained in the absence of the post holder and ensure contingency is in place in times of absence, including handovers of any works during time of planned leave.
- To ensure that Asbestos records are checked for any capital projects and contractors are provided with access to these records, instigating asbestos R&D surveys as appropriate in conjunction with any capital project.
Financial responsibilities
- To ensure expenditure is controlled across the capital projects.
- Responsible for production of Technical Tenders and follow Trust SFIs.
Personnel responsibilities
- To provide managerial support and leadership to Capital Project Managers
- To maintain effective channels of communication within the department between management, staff and other hospital departments.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage, develop and implement Trusts Capital Program via a planned evaluation of capital development works within Estates.
- To manage capital projects and develop services: Design Services: Business Case Development including OBC/FBC. Capital budget financial management- in conjunction with finance department: Capital programme works - in development, in progress and post occupation: project management Professional advisor/contractor management and performance: Backlog maintenance programming and planning.
Functional responsibilities
- To advise the Associate Director of Estates as required, to ensure service is maintained in the absence of the post holder and ensure contingency is in place in times of absence, including handovers of any works during time of planned leave.
- To ensure that Asbestos records are checked for any capital projects and contractors are provided with access to these records, instigating asbestos R&D surveys as appropriate in conjunction with any capital project.
Financial responsibilities
- To ensure expenditure is controlled across the capital projects.
- Responsible for production of Technical Tenders and follow Trust SFIs.
Personnel responsibilities
- To provide managerial support and leadership to Capital Project Managers
- To maintain effective channels of communication within the department between management, staff and other hospital departments.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Qualified to a Degree Level or equivalent experience
- Masters or equivalent experience or post degree qualification
- Relevant professional body membership (RICS/CIBSE/CIOB/RIBA/other)
- Budget and Construction Cost Management
- Database and Spreadsheets
Desirable
- NHS/Public sector Procurement
- Current JCT & NEC forms of Contract
- Framework Procurement
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior level experience within a complex organisation managing substantive capital development program
- Experience of working collaboratively with other organisations
- Experience of managing a team of professional Capital Project Managers
- Experience of managing capital project budgets
- Experience of business case writing
- Successful track record in managing individual and team performance
- Successful track record in negotiating and influencing others
Desirable
- Project management/head of experience in a acute healthcare environment
- Record of advising on and implementing Health and Safety regimes for construction and engineering contracts within a 'live' (occupied) environment
Skills
Essential
- In the use of Computerised Design System (CAD)
- IT skills
Desirable
- In the use of surveying tools and equipment
Personal and people development
Essential
- Committed to lifelong learning and use of knowledge management
Communication
Essential
- High Level of Interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to write detailed/highly sensitive or confidential reports for Project Boards
- Excellent negotiating skills
Desirable
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Highly effective leadership skills
- Effective change management skills
- Environment and political awareness
- Ability to work accurately and manage large multi-disciplinary projects under pressure
- Ability to seek solutions to extremely challenging problems showing empathy with staff, visitors and patients - A 'Can do' approach
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of the aims and objectives of the NHS and Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and how Estates services contribute to those objectives
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Qualified to a Degree Level or equivalent experience
- Masters or equivalent experience or post degree qualification
- Relevant professional body membership (RICS/CIBSE/CIOB/RIBA/other)
- Budget and Construction Cost Management
- Database and Spreadsheets
Desirable
- NHS/Public sector Procurement
- Current JCT & NEC forms of Contract
- Framework Procurement
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior level experience within a complex organisation managing substantive capital development program
- Experience of working collaboratively with other organisations
- Experience of managing a team of professional Capital Project Managers
- Experience of managing capital project budgets
- Experience of business case writing
- Successful track record in managing individual and team performance
- Successful track record in negotiating and influencing others
Desirable
- Project management/head of experience in a acute healthcare environment
- Record of advising on and implementing Health and Safety regimes for construction and engineering contracts within a 'live' (occupied) environment
Skills
Essential
- In the use of Computerised Design System (CAD)
- IT skills
Desirable
- In the use of surveying tools and equipment
Personal and people development
Essential
- Committed to lifelong learning and use of knowledge management
Communication
Essential
- High Level of Interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to write detailed/highly sensitive or confidential reports for Project Boards
- Excellent negotiating skills
Desirable
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Highly effective leadership skills
- Effective change management skills
- Environment and political awareness
- Ability to work accurately and manage large multi-disciplinary projects under pressure
- Ability to seek solutions to extremely challenging problems showing empathy with staff, visitors and patients - A 'Can do' approach
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of the aims and objectives of the NHS and Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and how Estates services contribute to those objectives
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
