Job summary
Take responsibility and be accountable for all stages of the development of a range of capital schemes, from initial briefing, through design, tender and contract construction, commissioning and hand-over including post project evaluation in-line with the Trust standing instructions and Estates department policies and procedures.
Commissions and leads on the project management of minor and major capital projects.
To provide effective expert and professional construction advice to the Estates department and wider organisation in order to ensure the reliability and efficiency of building structure, fabric, finishes equipment and services.
To write specialist technical specifications for building / construction / engineering with external / internal technical assistance where required.
To have specialist knowledge of cost management and Building surveying projects, in preparation for tender. Working knowledge of Computer aided design packages (CAD).
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached detailed Job Description
Assist and advise the Senior Team in delivering the Trusts Capital projects program in-year.
Ensure efficient and effective maintenance and replacement of building structure, fabric, finishes, equipment and services.
Consider condition along with planned preventative maintenance systems when designing for implementation any new developments or projects.
Develop projects in line with DOH Guidance, Codes of Practice, British Standards, HBN's, Guidance Notes (Health & Safety, etc.) and other similarly accepted standards.
Ensuring the safety of buildings, plant, equipment and services for which he/she is responsible and safe methods of working as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulation, Building and Construction Regulations and the Trusts Safety Policy.
Maintaining the records of equipment and building services for which he/she is responsible in accordance with statutory requirements. This includes drawings, specifications, operation and maintenance files, test and commissioning certificates, letters, memos, email, calculations etc.
Ensure directly managed staff / contractors / suppliers comply with Trust policies, procedures and work instructions.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline or relevant significant experience.
- Professionally qualified with full membership (or in the process of) of a relevant institution: MCIBSE, MIMECHE, MIEE, RIBA, RICS, CIOB, APM
Desirable
- Formal projects / organisational management qualification PRINCE2 / APM
- Evidence of on-going professional development.
- Authorised person would be advantageous.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as an Estates engineer or Estates building surveyor.
- A track record in managing building services maintenance and project management within a large organisation.
- Able to manage contactors and operational staff effectively and deal effectively deal with grievance and disciplinary issues.
- Experience of estimating budget costs, cost control and cashflow forecasting.
- High level technical competency able to plan and manage complex health facilities.
- A sound knowledge of estate strategies and how they link with clinical relationships.
- Experience of managing within the remit of SFI's/SO's/SoD in a healthcare environment.
- A knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS Guidance, Health Building Notes, Health Technical Memoranda and Departmental Cost Allowance Guides and current best practice.
- Knowledge of engineering and/or building design principles and the project management of schemes.
Desirable
- Experience of both pubic and private sectors.
- Financial Training.
Further Training
Essential
- A sound grounding and understanding of the: The Building Regulations, Fire Safety, H&S, CDM, Contractor and Contract management and, sustainability (carbon reduction).
Special Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and be well organised and creative.
- Commitment to customer service and satisfaction.
- A track record of developing and maintaining good working relationships at all levels in a large organisation.
- Industrious and versatile, able to work on a diverse range of projects at one time with an ability to prioritise work within imposed deadlines.
- Must be a team player and have personal initiative and drive.
- Must have proven skill in negotiation and ability to persuade others.
- Computer literate, able to use all Estates ERDM systems and Autocad
Other Factors
Desirable
- Car owner with a current driving licence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline or relevant significant experience.
- Professionally qualified with full membership (or in the process of) of a relevant institution: MCIBSE, MIMECHE, MIEE, RIBA, RICS, CIOB, APM
Desirable
- Formal projects / organisational management qualification PRINCE2 / APM
- Evidence of on-going professional development.
- Authorised person would be advantageous.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as an Estates engineer or Estates building surveyor.
- A track record in managing building services maintenance and project management within a large organisation.
- Able to manage contactors and operational staff effectively and deal effectively deal with grievance and disciplinary issues.
- Experience of estimating budget costs, cost control and cashflow forecasting.
- High level technical competency able to plan and manage complex health facilities.
- A sound knowledge of estate strategies and how they link with clinical relationships.
- Experience of managing within the remit of SFI's/SO's/SoD in a healthcare environment.
- A knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS Guidance, Health Building Notes, Health Technical Memoranda and Departmental Cost Allowance Guides and current best practice.
- Knowledge of engineering and/or building design principles and the project management of schemes.
Desirable
- Experience of both pubic and private sectors.
- Financial Training.
Further Training
Essential
- A sound grounding and understanding of the: The Building Regulations, Fire Safety, H&S, CDM, Contractor and Contract management and, sustainability (carbon reduction).
Special Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and be well organised and creative.
- Commitment to customer service and satisfaction.
- A track record of developing and maintaining good working relationships at all levels in a large organisation.
- Industrious and versatile, able to work on a diverse range of projects at one time with an ability to prioritise work within imposed deadlines.
- Must be a team player and have personal initiative and drive.
- Must have proven skill in negotiation and ability to persuade others.
- Computer literate, able to use all Estates ERDM systems and Autocad
Other Factors
Desirable
- Car owner with a current driving licence.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
