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Healthcare Estates Capital Projects Manager

Where

Dorchester

Type

Permanent

Salary

54710 Annual

We are currently supporting Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in the appointment of a capable Estates professional, who has a qualified background in construction, engineering or architecture.

This person will support the Strategic Estates Programme Manager in the delivery of major capital schemes from inception to completion, including design, project management, contract administration and site supervision. Responsible for supervising the construction stage of projects. Will lead on smaller capital projects within the strategic team to enable major projects to commence. Complying with and ensuring contracts comply with site rules and policies and that project elements are communicated with the correct teams at the correct times.

Provide technical oversight during design and construction phases, ensuring alignment with HTM, HBN, and statutory building regulations. Form project teams containing key members of staff relevant to the project to enable staff to influence the project development plans. Support and occasionally lead the development of Project Business Cases.

Ability to carry out capital project feasibility, design, specification and management of schemes in a multi-discipline environment from initial concept to completion with the preparation of necessary documentation for all stages of the capital process. To include feasibility, project brief, scheme estimates and costs, CAD drawings, specifications and schedules of work, outline and detailed design, planning and building regulation applications, tender documentation, contracts, construction, on- site supervision, commissioning, acceptance of works and post project evaluation.

Person Specification/Knowledge and Experience:

  • Proven track record of delivering Capital Construction project planning, implementation and completion within a public sector client/environment;
  • Demonstrable experience of applying current legislation and regulations in the construction industry including Construction Design Management Regulations;
  • Experience of administering construction contracts (e.g. NEC Engineering and Construction Contracts);
  • Degree and post-graduate qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience;
  • Corporate membership of a construction-related institute or body e.g. RIBA, RICS, CIOB.

If you are looking to apply via this advert it would be helpful if you could submit a brief cover note on your application detailing your experience in line with the above criteria.

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Capital Project Manager - Strategic Estates Salary from 47,810 to 54,710 per annum Location Dorset area hospital sites and partner locations Reports to Strategic Estates Programme Manager Accountable to Project Director - Strategic Estates Department Trust Development Project, Directorate Strategy, Transformation and Partnerships Full time permanent role You will support delivery of major capital schemes across an acute hospital estate. If you are confident on site, confident with contract administration and pragmatic under pressure, this role gives you real responsibility for supervising construction stages, managing NEC3 supervisor duties and delivering smaller schemes end to end so major programmes can follow. Expect hands on project supervision, plenty of stakeholder contact and the occasional hard hat. Key responsibilities Support the Strategic Estates Programme Manager to deliver capital schemes from inception through to practical completion and handover. Supervise construction stages on site, undertaking formal NEC3 supervisor responsibilities where required. Lead smaller capital projects from concept to completion to enable progression of larger schemes. Prepare and maintain project documentation including feasibility reports project briefs specifications tender documentation risk registers and commissioning dossiers. Assist with business cases options appraisals and financial reporting for capital bids. Ensure compliance with procurement rules design standards HTM HBN and statutory building regulations. Manage contractor performance quality assurance and on site supervision to maintain safe working and minimal disruption to services. Liaise closely with clinical teams estates and external consultants to co ordinate works and ensure effective communication of project impacts. Take minutes and manage actions from project meetings and chair meetings where required. Capture lessons learnt and undertake post project evaluation to confirm benefits realisation. Deputise for the Contract Manager when required and carry out other duties as reasonably requested by the Strategic Estates team. Person specification Essential Degree or post graduate qualification in Construction Management Civil Engineering Architecture or Mechanical Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. Project management qualification or demonstrable project management experience. Experience of delivering capital construction projects including site supervision and contractor management. Proven ability to administer contracts and manage contractor performance. Strong understanding of construction regulations CDM and recognised health technical guidance. Excellent organisational abilities and experience of managing project documentation and budgets. Effective written and verbal communication skills and comfortable presenting to a range of stakeholders. Competent with Microsoft Office and project management software such as Microsoft Project. Able to travel between sites and to work on live construction environments including at height when required. Desirable Experience of working in a health care or public sector capital works environment. Corporate membership of a construction related professional body. Familiarity with NEC contracts and supervisory duties. Benefits summary You will receive a competitive public sector package including membership of the NHS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, entitlement to paid annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to travel support such as season ticket loans and a Cycle to Work scheme. Business travel is reimbursed at the nationally agreed mileage rates. Relocation support may be available for eligible candidates. The employer also provides a staff wellbeing programme an employee assistance service and a range of staff discounts and development opportunities.

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