Capital Project Manager
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, dynamic and self motivated Project Manager to join an award winning Capital Projects team. The successful candidate will oversee the end to end planning and delivery of a wide range of capital projects from conception through to completion, with responsibility for all aspects of project management as well as managing the appointed external design teams.
The post holder will work across the Trust, taking on responsibility for capital and infrastructure projects, as well smaller projects and charitably funded works, working alongside a variety of different stakeholders.As an organisation, UHS offers fantastic training and career development opportunities. Our people are central to the vision of the organisation, and our annual staff survey results reflect our commitment to developing your career.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
As a suitable candidate, you will demonstrate excellent project management skills combined with strong leadership and people management experience. In addition to leading and developing internal colleagues, you will also be able to manage relationships with the Trust's external professional consultants, suppliers, and contractors.You will be comfortable operating in a highly complex, dynamic, and fast-changing environment. Most importantly, you will share the values and ambitions of our Trust.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and high-profile organisation. We are committed to ensuring that our colleagues across the Trust reflect the diverse population of our communities.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training required
EssentialRelevant HNC/ Batchelor Degree ( Engineering, Surveying, Architecture or Project Management) or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience
Evidence of recent further professional development
Desirable
NEBOSH Construction CertificateRecognised Project Management qualification to practitioner level (PRINCE2 or APM)
Staff management training courses
Member or a recognised professional Body (CIBSE, IHEEM, RICS, ICE or RIBA)
Training in the use of Microsoft Project or equivalent
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
Detailed knowledge and significant experience of the management and successful delivery or large and/or complex construction projects from inception to completion following all RIBA stage gates.Experience of successfully delivering construction projects within a live NHS acute Trust setting.
Experience of managing external design and professional consultants and contractors.
Desirable
Significant experience of staff line management and development, including HR management, leadership and career development
Values and behaviours
Essential
Patients FirstAlways Improving
Working Together
Person specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria- HNC/Degree or equivalent examined qualification in a Building Services, Building or related field. and Project Management Qualification or equivalent experience
- Design knowledge /experience or must be prepared to train in this field.
- Experience in CAD Packages
- Membership of a recognised professional organisation
- NEEBOSH General Certificate Application
- Knowledge of Building Regs and understanding of statutory and legal processes in respect to site developments or acquire training within agreed period of time
- Relevant CPD
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria- Extensive experience of Building Services maintenance, building maintenance and/or design and minor installation works in construction industry or Healthcare
- Considerable previous experience in the engineering and/or building construction industry including site supervision of contractors, working to complex programmes and delivery schedules
- Knowledge of HBN/HTM, asbestos regulations and Approved Codes of Practice etc
- Experience of managing directly employed labour and contractors in the delivery of (a) carrying out minor projects (b)a reactive maintenance provision, (c) a planned maintenance provision, or (d) a combined service provision.
- Project Management experience
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential criteria- Must be capable of negotiating with and presenting to, line professionals within and outside the NHS
- Translate raw data/information into concise reports with prioritised recommendations. To avoid conflicts of interest
- Good IT skills and the ability to use Amtech, MS Office, CAD
- Sound knowledge of regulations, statutory requirements and standards, appropriate in the built environment.
- Knowledge of using Schedule of rates
Special requirements of the post
Essential criteria- Good Financial control and ability to authorise payments to contractors, suppliers and consultants.
- Must have; or obtain within 6-months:
- A current driving license
- Project Management Experience
- AP Certification as required for the position and to meet the Trusts needs.
- Confined Spaces AP Certificate
- OJUE and Tendering Processes experience
- Project Management Qualification
Values and behaviours
Essential criteria- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
For more information about our Trust
https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk
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