Job summary
At the Government of Jersey, your work directly contributes to the future of healthcare on the island. Youll be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and your leadership will shape transformational projects. With opportunities for career growth and development, youll play a crucial role in delivering healthcare infrastructure that benefits generations to come.
Main duties of the job
Jerseys Government has embarked upon a rapid and unprecedented programme of transformation to deliver modern, quality, value-for-money public services for islanders. As part of this transformation, the New Healthcare Facilities (NHF) Programme will redevelop Jerseys healthcare estate over the next 10 years across multiple sites, beginning with the delivery of a state-of-the-art Acute Hospital. This is the largest infrastructure project in the Islands history, designed to provide Jersey residents with modern, high-quality healthcare facilities that are fit for 21st-century needs.
This vital programme of work necessitates the appointment of a Principal Project Manager who will support the NHF Programme Delivery Lead in the overall direction, coordination, & delivery of Jerseys New Healthcare Facilities, the islands largest ever public sector build programme. They will be responsible for the delivery of the programme throughout the scoping, briefing, construction, commissioning, handover, and mobilisation stages. The successful candidate will also deputise for the NHF Programme Delivery Lead when required.
This is a career-defining opportunity to shape a legacy project that will transform healthcare infrastructure in Jersey. The scale and significance of this programme offer a unique chance to work on a high-profile development that will leave a lasting impact on the Islands future. If you are passionate about delivering major infrastructure projects that drive real change,
About us
Just 14 miles (20km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England, youll find the Island of Jersey. The Island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of Jersey.
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools and an enviable work-life balance, as well as an interesting heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.Jersey is idyllically situated between England and France. As an Island it offers the best of both worlds; a beautiful coastline with a great beach vibe, plus quaint and quiet countryside. A small population with clear parish identities, our Islanders benefit from true community spirit and a relaxed lifestyle.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leading on the development and delivery of various projects within the New Healthcare Facilities
Programme working with the Programme Director and Business Leads to design the plan for new
projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory, best practice and best value standards to
improve healthcare facilities in Jersey and ensure that services are fit for purpose for the benefit of
islanders and visitors
Lead on the delivery of various projects related to New Healthcare Facilities Programme,
associated technological processes and infrastructure that remain compliant with local, national
and international statutory requirements and industry best practice and promote business
resilience, ensuring the delivery of operational services that are sustainable and support
environmental and public health initiatives.
Lead on the design and implementation of various projects, writing project specification
documentation, working with Business Leads to obtain political support, coordinating policy
makers to devise the underpinning framework and running tender processes as required.
Be the lead expert collaborating with the lead advisors to provide specialist technical advice
on various projects, making recommendations according to local, UK and EU best practice
and legislation to Senior Management and politicians to support the development and delivery
of the New Healthcare Facilities Programmes strategic aims and politically driven initiatives.
Create fully detailed and costed discovery work and feasibility studies that include necessary
consultation -endorsement including, where required, the correct technical supporting
information to allow end-user capital funding bids.
Consult and advise various stakeholders on proposed projects, dependencies and long-term
operational and commercial impact as part of the overseen projects, liaising with other
industry third parties, representing the New Healthcare Facilities Programme to other
Departments or authorities, politicians or members of the public, ensuring effective
stakeholder management and working with the Business Leads to obtain senior management
and political sign off as required to facilitate project approval political sign off.
Lead the investigation and analysis of modern methodologies, technologies, resource needs
and market demand, including any service gaps locally, opportunities for community
involvement to raise public awareness and cost-effective options for outsourced services to
neighbouring jurisdictions where required, to effectively plan and assess the feasibility of
projects.
Provide good leadership and oversee the best utilisation of staff and physical resources, by
intelligently procuring and coordinating consultants, contractors and suppliers that offer value
for money and coordinating a multi-disciplinary team of professional engineers, project
management professionals and cross corporate resources within Procurement, Policy and
Finance, to ensure the delivery of high quality and cost effective solutions for the various
capital projects that the role oversees.
Set the revenue and capital budget for specific projects ensuring it is developed within the
defined financial limits to support successful delivery and promote best value for investment.
Provide responses to States Questions, FOI requests, complaints, risk management and
liaising with the Office of the Director General function, other departments or key
stakeholders as appropriate to ensure project and business continuity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leading on the development and delivery of various projects within the New Healthcare Facilities
Programme working with the Programme Director and Business Leads to design the plan for new
projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory, best practice and best value standards to
improve healthcare facilities in Jersey and ensure that services are fit for purpose for the benefit of
islanders and visitors
Lead on the delivery of various projects related to New Healthcare Facilities Programme,
associated technological processes and infrastructure that remain compliant with local, national
and international statutory requirements and industry best practice and promote business
resilience, ensuring the delivery of operational services that are sustainable and support
environmental and public health initiatives.
Lead on the design and implementation of various projects, writing project specification
documentation, working with Business Leads to obtain political support, coordinating policy
makers to devise the underpinning framework and running tender processes as required.
Be the lead expert collaborating with the lead advisors to provide specialist technical advice
on various projects, making recommendations according to local, UK and EU best practice
and legislation to Senior Management and politicians to support the development and delivery
of the New Healthcare Facilities Programmes strategic aims and politically driven initiatives.
Create fully detailed and costed discovery work and feasibility studies that include necessary
consultation -endorsement including, where required, the correct technical supporting
information to allow end-user capital funding bids.
Consult and advise various stakeholders on proposed projects, dependencies and long-term
operational and commercial impact as part of the overseen projects, liaising with other
industry third parties, representing the New Healthcare Facilities Programme to other
Departments or authorities, politicians or members of the public, ensuring effective
stakeholder management and working with the Business Leads to obtain senior management
and political sign off as required to facilitate project approval political sign off.
Lead the investigation and analysis of modern methodologies, technologies, resource needs
and market demand, including any service gaps locally, opportunities for community
involvement to raise public awareness and cost-effective options for outsourced services to
neighbouring jurisdictions where required, to effectively plan and assess the feasibility of
projects.
Provide good leadership and oversee the best utilisation of staff and physical resources, by
intelligently procuring and coordinating consultants, contractors and suppliers that offer value
for money and coordinating a multi-disciplinary team of professional engineers, project
management professionals and cross corporate resources within Procurement, Policy and
Finance, to ensure the delivery of high quality and cost effective solutions for the various
capital projects that the role oversees.
Set the revenue and capital budget for specific projects ensuring it is developed within the
defined financial limits to support successful delivery and promote best value for investment.
Provide responses to States Questions, FOI requests, complaints, risk management and
liaising with the Office of the Director General function, other departments or key
stakeholders as appropriate to ensure project and business continuity.
Person Specification
General Skills /Attributes
Essential
- - Strong relationship building skills.
- - Good planning and organising skills so as togenerate medium and longterm strategic plans for the relevant areas of responsibility.
- - Ability to lead, motivate and manage teams to facilitate achievement of high delivery and performance and manage poor behaviour.
- - Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills.
- - Ability to produce written materials e.g. letters, reports, discussion papers, proposals to a high level for presentation to a variety of audiences, including the States Employment Board and Government of Jersey Ministers.
- - Ability to communicate confidently and effectively in media interviews when required. Ability to communicate effectively to senior stakeholders, including politicians and
- - Senior Management and deliver key messages at a suitable level.
- - Ability to influence and persuade a wide range of stakeholders in and outsidethe department
Experience
Essential
- - Practical experience in the management and delivery of projects.
- - Experience in leading multi-disciplinary project teams and managing contractors.
- - Experience in management of major projects.
- - Proven management experience, including management of senior teams, obtained by a combination of professional experience and more formal management training.
- - Experience in delivery against large budgets.
- - Experience setting and deploying strategy at departmental/ divisional
- level. A proven track record of achieving objectives on time.
- - Experience of best practice within the area/s overseen as part of the remit of the role to make recommendations for change.
- - Experience working alongside senior stakeholders within the public sector or a similar context
Qualifications
Essential
- - Level 7 qualification or equivalent specialist knowledge in a technical or engineering field including Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Waste Management or equivalent gained by substantial practical experience.
- - Chartered membership of a relevant professional engineering or scientific institution, e.g. ICE, IMechE, IchemE, etc.
- - Post graduate management qualification or equivalent.
Desirable
- - Project management qualification at Practitioner level or equivalent.
Person Specification
General Skills /Attributes
Essential
- - Strong relationship building skills.
- - Good planning and organising skills so as togenerate medium and longterm strategic plans for the relevant areas of responsibility.
- - Ability to lead, motivate and manage teams to facilitate achievement of high delivery and performance and manage poor behaviour.
- - Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills.
- - Ability to produce written materials e.g. letters, reports, discussion papers, proposals to a high level for presentation to a variety of audiences, including the States Employment Board and Government of Jersey Ministers.
- - Ability to communicate confidently and effectively in media interviews when required. Ability to communicate effectively to senior stakeholders, including politicians and
- - Senior Management and deliver key messages at a suitable level.
- - Ability to influence and persuade a wide range of stakeholders in and outsidethe department
Experience
Essential
- - Practical experience in the management and delivery of projects.
- - Experience in leading multi-disciplinary project teams and managing contractors.
- - Experience in management of major projects.
- - Proven management experience, including management of senior teams, obtained by a combination of professional experience and more formal management training.
- - Experience in delivery against large budgets.
- - Experience setting and deploying strategy at departmental/ divisional
- level. A proven track record of achieving objectives on time.
- - Experience of best practice within the area/s overseen as part of the remit of the role to make recommendations for change.
- - Experience working alongside senior stakeholders within the public sector or a similar context
Qualifications
Essential
- - Level 7 qualification or equivalent specialist knowledge in a technical or engineering field including Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Waste Management or equivalent gained by substantial practical experience.
- - Chartered membership of a relevant professional engineering or scientific institution, e.g. ICE, IMechE, IchemE, etc.
- - Post graduate management qualification or equivalent.
Desirable
- - Project management qualification at Practitioner level or equivalent.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)