To provide project management and project support on projects of varying sizes within the Estates Department.
To be responsible for obtaining feasibility, design and cost information to aid in the development of funding for projects affecting the Trust's estate.
To lead on smaller projects from conception to completion.
Delegated responsibility to deliver projects up to agreed budgetary and risk thresholds.
To be responsible for planning, developing and implementing procedures and systems designed to increase the overall effectiveness of accommodation and space management.
Develop project plans, setting clear timescales, objectives and milestones.
Write detailed works specifications
Delegate project tasks to suitably skilled internal staff and external contractors
Receive and interpret client briefs and work with team members to design solutions incorporating relevant codes or practice, Health Technical Memoranda (HTM), Health Building Notes (HBN) and statutory requirements
Communicate complex information, analyse, compare and decide on options with clients to enable to work specifications to be formed
Support the development of business cases with clients
Adhere to the Trust procurement policy to obtain competitive prices from external contractors and appoint via evaluation exercises
Manage contractor's in line with Trust's Contractor Management Policy
Provide regular stage and key milestone reports on project progress.
Maintain project folders, risk registers and decision logs
Represent Estates at meetings either by routine or to cover colleague absence.
Log and manage requests for changes to space throughout the Trust site.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. 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.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role may be available for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Sponsorship will be determined based on your current situation and on a case-by-case basis.
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For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.