Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the Estates/Capital Design Team as a full-time Architectural Projects Officer. The post holder will undertake the day to day duties of Lead Designer and Project Manager in various Capital Projects. Duties will commence from the feasibility stage through to the detailed design, and the final account stage to post project evaluation. Applicants should have a proactive approach to problem solving.
The successful applicant must be able to build good working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders at all levels and have advanced experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
They will be qualified to Degree level or equivalent and have significant post qualification experience. Organisational skills are essential, together with the ability to self-motivate and prioritise. They must possess a commitment to deliver a high quality and best practice service. Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment is desirable and a flexible approach to the needs of the service is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder's duties will include:
- Co-ordination of a team of construction professionals in the delivery of Discretionary Capital Projects.
- Produce detailed design, specification and contract documentation for building projects in respect of all Discretionary Capital developments together with technical advice required by the Discretionary Capital Projects Manager or Director of Estates, Facilities and Capital Management.
- Carry out project management and co-ordinate both the new building and refurbishment projects within the Health Board's Discretionary Capital Programme for appointed Design Teams
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The post holder will undertake the day to day management of projects within the Health Boards Discretionary Capital Programme.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 22/04/2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The post holder will undertake the day to day management of projects within the Health Boards Discretionary Capital Programme.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 22/04/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree/Higher National Diploma in a construction related activity
- Understanding of Building and Contract Management.
- Attend short courses on Equality Act, Planner supervisor role, Contract Design Management, Joint Contract Tribunals
Desirable
- Corporate Member of Professional Institute.
- Knowledge of software packages - NBS, ADB etc
- Sound technical construction knowledge
- Understands JCT Contract
- Understands Building and Planning Legislation.
- Understanding of spreadsheets, database management
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience
Desirable
- An understanding of the management of NHS Capital Projects.
- Previous Healthcare or similar public sector experience.
- Understanding of NHS Design Guides and how to use them.
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree/Higher National Diploma in a construction related activity
- Understanding of Building and Contract Management.
- Attend short courses on Equality Act, Planner supervisor role, Contract Design Management, Joint Contract Tribunals
Desirable
- Corporate Member of Professional Institute.
- Knowledge of software packages - NBS, ADB etc
- Sound technical construction knowledge
- Understands JCT Contract
- Understands Building and Planning Legislation.
- Understanding of spreadsheets, database management
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience
Desirable
- An understanding of the management of NHS Capital Projects.
- Previous Healthcare or similar public sector experience.
- Understanding of NHS Design Guides and how to use them.
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
