Assistant Project Engineer Mechanical

Job summary

To manage the delivery of designated capital projects from completion of the project brief through detailed design to commissioning and final handover. To provide professional, advice and support on Mechanical engineering matters, design standards, technical requirements and alternative methods of construction and design in order to achieve optimum cost effectiveness and design solutions. To support the Project Engineer Mechanical in the management of the UHB statutory estates plant & equipment. This is to include development of a management action plan to address the statutory compliance issues.

Main duties of the job

Fulfil the role, as assigned, of Project Manager, as defined in the Capital Investment Manual for designated schemes to ensure the successful completion to the UHB's requirements of time, cost and quality and in accordance with Capital Investment Manual and other mandatory / statutory requirements.

To provide specialised advice on Mechanical engineering matters, design standards and technical requirements and to assist in the preparation of feasibility studies and business case development.

To provide specialist Mechanical engineering expertise including design solutions, advice and assistance on capital schemes across the Health Board.

Formulate fee bid lists, recommends on appointments of external consultants. Briefs, manages and monitors their performance. Ensuring that the requirements for E.C. procurement are complied with as necessary.

Consults with Local Authorities and other agencies on planning issues and to submit and secure planning approvals for capital developments, including outline and detailed consents, listed building consents, etc.

Authorises Contractor's financial payments within delegated limits.

Provide regular project reports and specialised technical reports including project plans identifying impact on clinical service.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.