Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Responsibility for supporting the Capital Program utilising a risk-based framework agreement and backlog maintenance/ 6-facet survey information, to agree this Capital Program with various stakeholders and provide professional evidence to Senior Estates Manager (Building) of the reasons behind the proposed investment decisions.
To administer delegated elements of the Capital program in-line with SFI's and statutory guidelines including reporting monthly on progress and advising on making decisions as and when conflicting requirements for funding arise.
Responsibility to update the senior management team on a monthly reporting basis.
To act as Project Manager for schemes as required, fulfilling all the professional obligations this experienced role requires to ensure the best outcome for clients.
Develop client brief with clients within the organisations, challenge brief and adapt into a specification for tender.
Analyse complex tender returns in preparation for appointing a competent building contractor.
Interpret and extrapolate information to ensure tender return meets the requirement of the tender specification.
Develop cash-flows for capital schemes.
To manage multiple capital projects at the same time and undertake the role of budget-holder.
To agree variations to construction contracts based upon knowledge and best-practice in the construction industry whilst maintaining direct responsibility for budget control.
Work with departments to develop an Operational Policy before briefing, providing technical and strategic advice based upon best-practice and current legislation.
To provide technical advice to the Senior Management Team in the matter of improvement works for energy management in Capital Projects.
To adhere to NHS-specific protocols for procuring and managing capital projects.
As required, commission capital projects for hand-over to client.
To then utilise skills and knowledge to provide advice on the correct method of procurement from Traditional, Procure21 and LIFT contracts to make best use of finance, assets and resources.
To provide professional advice and assistance on development investment decisions in relation to future proposed capital developments and manage/ assist feasibility studies.
Provide technical and professional support to other members of the Estates Department in the submission of Planning Applications and Building Control Applications.
To provide professional advice and support in relation to Listed Building Issues and Party-wall act issues ensuring relevant legislation is complied with.
Provide technical and professional support to other members of the Estates Department on CDM 2015.
Brief, develop objectives, manage and review the work of professionals including; Project Managers, Planning Supervisors, Quantity Surveyors, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Healthcare Planners for delegated schemes.
Support the development of an ongoing backlog maintenance delivery program to continually modernise the estate.
Extrapolate information from these surveys to develop backlog maintenance and capital programs.
To assist in production of Strategic Outline Cases and Business Cases.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Post-graduate diploma in Construction Management or demonstrable equivalent experience
Evidence of continuous personal development
Site Management Training Safely Scheme ( SMSTS)
Managers CSCS Card Holder
Relevant degree in Construction/ Property/ Engineering or equivalent qualification and experience
Desirable criteria
Master's Degree in Construction Management
Membership with with professional body e.g. CIOB, IHEEM, RICS
Completion of a recognised and registered Engineering Industry Training Board(EITB)/Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) apprenticeship or other approved training
Member of Professional Organisation
Experience
Essential criteria
Experience of producing drawings and specifications
Experience of managing large and small Capital Schemes and related contracts
Extensive experience of procurement and management of Capital Projects
Experience in appointing construction consultants to act on your behalf on Capital Developments
Proven ability to manage contractors
Monitor capital projects utilising proven project management skills
Understanding of statutory standards
Desirable criteria
Significant experience of leading building operation and design to deliver a sustainable environment
Experience in managing building services within 'live' hospital environments being mindful of patient, staff and visitor safety.
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
The ability to utilise specialist knowledge of estates management
The ability to utilise specialist knowledge of capital development
Contract management skills
Develop client brief, challenge brief and adapt into a specification for tender
Thorough working knowledge of Fire and Health Safety Legislation and relevant Codes of Practice relating to Fire.
Desirable criteria
Knowledge of procurement procedures and practices within the NHS
Expert knowledge of the estates complex building services and their safe and efficient use
Working knowledge of building services techniques, systems and standards
Demonstrate knowledge of DoH and NHS guidelines and relevant legislate
Familiarity with NHS technical documents, British Standard Codes of Practice, Building Regulations, European Directives
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
Excellent effective communicator, using verbal, oral or written skills
Effective influencing and negotiating skills
Able to work alone and own initiative making decisions as necessary
Able to proactively manage contractors and consultants
Able to manage delegated project budgets
High level of strong motivation and ability to motivate others
IT literate (Microsoft Project, Word & Excel) and evidence of modern office working practices
Proactive approach to learning and developing new skills
Able to provide and receive complex facts, requiring analysis, interpretation and compare with a range of options
Able to multi task and work under pressure meeting consistently demanding deadlines.
Able to develop highly effective working partnerships and alliance with staff at all levels
Highly developed physical skills of accuracy.
Experience of maintaining an asset register
Smart and professional appearance to self, work area and documentation
Desirable criteria
Experience of developing effective networks and strong relationships with stakeholders
Able to actively engage and challenge clinicians and other professionals in ensuring a safe, physical environment
It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant Requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Job Description (PDF, 224.4KB)
Person Specification (PDF, 136.4KB)
Functional Requirement (PDF, 109.0KB)
L&D Hospital site map (PDF, 96.8KB)
Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
Bedford Hospital Site map (PDF, 2.6MB)
Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)