Reporting to the Associate Director - Property, Project and Change Management you will provide expert specialist and professional construction and estates project advice to property and estates staff, directors and senior management of the Trust. You will manage a portfolio of projects as well as other estates project staff. Estates projects range from new build and refurbishment capital projects to moves and business transformation support.
Suitable for someone who
is already in the construction project management industry. With a background in a field such as design, engineering or construction management ideally in healthcare. You will have good all‑around technical knowledge of construction and engineering, a sound knowledge of minor and intermediate forms of contract, knowledge of the financial management of capital projects. You will have recent and in-depth knowledge and understanding of developing and interpreting programme planning tools. You will need to be a confident communicator who is able to influence, inspire and lead others from different backgrounds and all levels of seniority. This role will suit an individual who has the drive, enthusiasm, and ability to motivate individuals to deliver exceptional outcomes in a constantly evolving environment.
Responsibilities
* Leading complex building/construction projects from initiation through to completion, applying substantial professional project expertise across areas such as design, engineering, site and construction management.
* Managing project finances end-to-end, including setting and controlling budgets, forecasting works costs, and overseeing procurement and contract arrangements in a changing operational environment.
* Developing capital bids and business cases to secure investment, ensuring proposals are evidence-based, deliverable and aligned to organisational requirements.
* Using specialist digital tools to plan, schedule, track progress, and produce high‑quality reporting and documentation.
* Delivering large‑scale projects within regulated settings and live operational environments, ensuring service disruption is minimised and safety/quality are maintained.
* Proactively managing project risks, issues, dependencies and constraints, escalating appropriately and implementing mitigation to protect time, cost and quality.
* Providing expert professional advice on construction, building services and estate management, including compliance with UK building regulations, planning, fire safety, health and safety and equality legislation, application of NEC/JCT contract frameworks, and adherence to NHS capital investment guidance.
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Contact Information
Name: Emma Bilson
Job title: Director of Estates & Facilities
Email address: Emma.Bilson@sabp.nhs.uk
#J-18808-Ljbffr