Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to work within the Estates & Facilities Division and as such we are looking to appoint a highly motivated and conscientious individual to work as a Senior Estates Design Officer (Building).
The post holder will be required to develop, design and manage schemesfrom inception/feasibility through to post project evaluation. The post holder should also possess the skills and ability for the day-to-daymanagement of external multi-disciplinary consultancy teams from within the construction industry as required and making judgements on a widerange of complex estate issues, including design issues taking into account legislation and conflicting demands.
The post holder will be expected to work on a wide range of Capital schemes from medium size to multi pound developments for the HealthBoard, additionally, there will be a requirement to assist other Capital Estate Design Officers in an advisory role.
Main duties of the job
To develop, plan and day to day management of Health Board Capital projects, liaising with contractors, stakeholders and suppliers in order tomeet project requirements, budget limits and time frame deadlines.
To be proficient in the use of CAD/BIM to produce technical drawings as well as other packages.
To check and record compliance with current Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM), building and planning regulations andany other statutory framework regulations, emergency and contingency plans and arrangements and any subsequent revisions, amendments oralterations.
To manage and ensure clear communication, discussions and workshops relating to schemes with department managers and manage usergroups. Such requirements are in an advisory and professional role and may be detailed to include the Planning and Building Regulationrequirements, the site supervision of schemes together with the preparation of the final accounts, and the subsequent post project evaluation.
To manage the procurement and construction of delegated capital schemes throughout the Health Board. The delegated budgets for theseschemes range from local projects costing several thousands of pounds up to major capital schemes costing millions of pounds.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- A degree in a Building discipline with significant post qualification experience
- Professional knowledge equivalent to degree level gained in a Building discipline or a demonstrable record of work experience and achievement gained within the Construction Industry
- A recognised management / supervisory qualification, or a proven record of equivalent experience and knowledge Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge acquired through courses and or experience
- Working towards Chartered status
- Proficient in the use of Auto Cad and BIM
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Building Professions
- Appropriate work experience within the industry
- Freedom to act to their own ability and on behalf of the Health Board
Desirable
- Working within the NHS
- Project management of schemes within the Healthcare environment
Skills, Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communicator
- Available for out of hours working
- Able to travel to all sites within ABUHB
- Freedom to act to their own ability and on behalf of the Health Board
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Preparation of reports
- Financial control systems
- Able to contribute in a team environment
- Self-motivated
- Customer focused
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- A degree in a Building discipline with significant post qualification experience
- Professional knowledge equivalent to degree level gained in a Building discipline or a demonstrable record of work experience and achievement gained within the Construction Industry
- A recognised management / supervisory qualification, or a proven record of equivalent experience and knowledge Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge acquired through courses and or experience
- Working towards Chartered status
- Proficient in the use of Auto Cad and BIM
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Building Professions
- Appropriate work experience within the industry
- Freedom to act to their own ability and on behalf of the Health Board
Desirable
- Working within the NHS
- Project management of schemes within the Healthcare environment
Skills, Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communicator
- Available for out of hours working
- Able to travel to all sites within ABUHB
- Freedom to act to their own ability and on behalf of the Health Board
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Preparation of reports
- Financial control systems
- Able to contribute in a team environment
- Self-motivated
- Customer focused
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).
