[ref. n55631601] Senior Project Engineer
Job overview
The Capital, Estates and Facilities Directorate are seeking to recruit a qualified Senior Project Engineer with experience of working in a healthcare engineering environment.
The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a team on a wide range of technically challenging capital projects.
The successful applicant will work within the Capital Planning and Development Team, working alongside a dedicated team of project and engineering managers, clerk of works and support staff.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Technical Infrastructure Manager and other senior Estates & Facilities management by taking personal responsibility for the engineering services pertaining to a number of capital projects allocated by the Head of Capital Planning & Development.
In addition, the post holder will be required to offer general engineering expertise and develop feasibility studies, engineering designs, cost estimates and construction work specifications for allocated projects.
The post holder will be expected to lead the technical design elements of schemes allocated to them, working closely with Project Managers. Such schemes will arise from the Cambridge University Hospitals capital programme, the minor works allocations or from approved external sources.
The post holder will also be required to undertake a supervisory and mentor role for other engineering officers working within the team and from time to time be required to represent the Head of Capital Planning & Development & Technical Infrastructure Manager at meetings.
The primary objective that the post holder will be to create a safe and comfortable facility and environment for patients and staff to promote and deliver suitable and effective healthcare.
The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of Engineers whose role is to provide the best possible service to Cambridge University Hospitals.
Working for our organisation
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners.Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.
The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa
- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
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Interviews are due to be held on…
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Engineering or other equivalent relevant experience.
- Building contract management.
- Record of continuous development.
- Member of a professional engineering institution.
- Project Management qualification.
- Prince 2 qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria- A minimum of 5 years NHS/healthcare experience as an engineer in acute hospital environment working in both clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Proven track record of Buildings and services design, development and construction.
- Knowledge of Legislation relating to Buildings and M&E services
- Knowledge of First principles of engineering, British Standards/QMS & Quality control management.
- Experience of Software for managing projects and assets.
- Knowledge of BIM & Sustainability in construction.
- Previous experience of managing contractors and direct labour staff in a similar role.
- Extensive knowledge of technical design, installation & commissioning of complex mechanical & electrical installations.
- Previous experience using CAD drawing packages and design systems.
- Experience in participating in meetings involving complex technical information.
- An understanding of all aspects of a comprehensive estates and facilities team.
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Conversant with HTM, HBN, IET, EN, Building Regulations, British Standards and Fire code.
- Maintaining M&E and BMS control systems.
- Knowledge of buildings and services design, development and construction.
- Proven experience of managing consultants or contractors.
- Excellent track record in technical problem solving.
- Extensive experience of the design, installation and commissioning of complex mechanical and electrical installation.
- Demonstrate and appreciation of various energy saving mechanisms.
- Good working knowledge of a broad range of clinical practices and procedures.
- An understanding of web technology and the ability to use it.
Skills
Essential criteria- Proven negotiation skills – ability to present a case and persuade others of its merits and gain Stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrable customer service focus and commitment to the delivery of an excellent customer service.
- Ability to produce high quality, clear and concise technical reports and standards.
- Ability to present findings and feedback.
- Maintain a flexible attitude to change.
- An ability to work under pressure demonstrating the need to react quickly to changing circumstances.
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.