[ref. x42882816] Dorchester - Contracts Manager

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Job overview

As Contracts Manager working for Strategic Estates you will be the key link between the Principal Supply Chain Partner delivering the new Emergency Department & Critical Care unit for Dorset County Hospital and the DCH Foundation Trust stakeholders, supporting the delivery of the scheme with project management of Trust-side works needed alongside the main works, site supervision of the main works, risk identification and mitigation, contract administration and handover to operational teams.

Working closely with colleagues in Estates & Facilities, you will ensure smooth handovers and synchronisation with works undertaken by others.

Main duties of the job

To be the technical and contractual specialist for the Strategic Estates team.

to provide effective leadership and management of design teams and other consultants engaged for project delivery .

To develop and interpret complex client briefs applying knowledge, experience, approved codes of practice, Health Technical Memoranda, Health Building Notes to confirm to all statutory requirements.

To ensure engagement of the relevant service leads or clinicians throughout the life of the project.

See Job Description attached for the full list.

Working for our organisation

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture our staff work in. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Work will be undertaken efficiently with a high degree of financial awareness.

Regular site attendance across the Trust campus is required along with occasional travel off-site for peer meetings and conferences.

See Job Description and Person Specification for full description.

Person specification

Other

• Must hold full & valid car driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Requirement to infrequently work outside of normal working hours

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Education to degree level or equivalent experience
• NEC contract formal qualification - Project Manager or Works Supervisor

• Project Management Qualification
• Formal training or qualification in a construction, mechanical or electrical discipline
• Corporate membership of a construction-related institute or body eg RFICS, RIBA, CIOB

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven track record of project planning, implementation and completion
• Knowledge of estates and facilities services in healthcare
• Experience managing complex capital projects
• Experience of client managing tier one construction contractors
• Experience communicating commercially sensitive and complex and often contentious information to stakeholders

• Experience of managing multi-skilled staff and specialist consultants
• Experience of writing works specifications and tender documentation
• Experience of working in an NHS environment

Skills and Abilities

• Project management skills: demonstrating the ability to lead the design, delivery and evaluation of complex projects
• Can work autonomously
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiating skills
• Highly organised and disciplined
• Ability to understand, interpret and solve complex situations and issues
• Numerate and comfortable with budgetary management
• Knowledge of current legislation and regulations in the construction industry
• Ability to interpret contractual and legal terminology
• Excellent report writing skills

• Intermediate IT skills - Microsoft Excel, document management systems
• Takes opportunities for improving the service offered, with customer focus in foresight

Personal attributes

• Self-motivated
• Able to work flexibly
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Must demonstrate trust values

Our Mission

Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.

Our Vision

Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

Our Values

Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

For more information, please use the link below to read our joint strategy for Dorset County Hospital and Dorset Healthcare.

Trust Strategy | Dorset County Hospital (dchft.nhs.uk)

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.

The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.

You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.