Job summary
Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 31st March 2025
We are excited to be recruiting for a new position for a Senior Project Manager. The Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital working in conjunction with the neighbouring Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn and James Paget university Hospital in Great Yarmouth in an exciting partnership with the East of England Imaging Academy have collaborated to develop 3 amazing new build, Diagnostic Assessment Centres (DAC), one for each of the acute trusts.
As the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) Senior Project Manager you will help deliver the NNUH DAC as part of the joint venture which has been designed to address growing demand now and in the future across the region. From these fantastic new facilities, there will be an increased focus on providing superb patient care offering a dedicated outpatient imaging facility to support delivery of faster, common patient pathways.
As the Senior Project Manager, you will be working as an integral part of the NNUH Project as the lead and main point of contact for development of the DAC Estate, working in partnership with the Trust's Estates and Facilities team, DAC Project and DAC Programme Director and DAC Contractors.
We are looking for someone with a proven experience of successful project management, including a portfolio of high value (more than £10m) complex construction projects.
Main duties of the job
As the NNUH Estates Senior Project Manager you will act as the lead and main point of contact for the DAC build, working in partnership with Trust's Estates and Facilities team, DAC Project and DAC Programme Director and DAC Contractor.
Oversee all contractors on the DAC build site whilst working alongside the EA, to manage the main contractor, supporting the EA and NNUH DAC Project Manager in obtaining employer direction regarding construction issues, whilst ensuring that all output is compliant with strategic intent, relevant legislation, policy and process.
Work on a nationally recognised £85.9m transformation programme, the largest capital investment in the N&W ICS in the last 20 years.
Leading on the NNUH's £36m construction project. within a multi-trust programme.
Working with in a fun and dynamic, multi-trust programme.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Interview date 22nd August 2023
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- Lead, with service clients, on the detailed planning for new developments.
- Provide estates project management expertise for the construction of the NNUH DAC through strategic planning, option appraisal, appointment of consultants, design development, award of contract, commissioning and evaluation as required.
- Oversee and manage, where appropriate, the performance of DAC contractors to ensure delivery of the build in accordance with the project schedule. Supporting the EA and Contractor in navigation through Trust procedures such as may be required to support the Works.
- Oversee all contractors on the DAC build site whilst working alongside the EA, to manage the main contractor, supporting the EA and NNUH DAC Project Manager in obtaining employer direction regarding construction issues.
- Support the NNUH DAC Programme with work packages external to the Construction Contract e.g. Trust Commissioning, Pre-Occupation Conditions discharge.
- Routinely audit information and schedules to ensure capital programmes and schedules remain on track and within budget.
- Where appropriate, advise on or undertake aspects of (building / engineering) design in relation to estates projects and works
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- Lead, with service clients, on the detailed planning for new developments.
- Provide estates project management expertise for the construction of the NNUH DAC through strategic planning, option appraisal, appointment of consultants, design development, award of contract, commissioning and evaluation as required.
- Oversee and manage, where appropriate, the performance of DAC contractors to ensure delivery of the build in accordance with the project schedule. Supporting the EA and Contractor in navigation through Trust procedures such as may be required to support the Works.
- Oversee all contractors on the DAC build site whilst working alongside the EA, to manage the main contractor, supporting the EA and NNUH DAC Project Manager in obtaining employer direction regarding construction issues.
- Support the NNUH DAC Programme with work packages external to the Construction Contract e.g. Trust Commissioning, Pre-Occupation Conditions discharge.
- Routinely audit information and schedules to ensure capital programmes and schedules remain on track and within budget.
- Where appropriate, advise on or undertake aspects of (building / engineering) design in relation to estates projects and works
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree or equivalent level qualification or equivalent experience in Engineering, Building, Surveying, Architecture, Estates or Facilities Management.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and proven experience of successful project management, including a portfolio of high value (more than £10m) complex construction projects.
- Sound understanding of financial management and processes, with in depth knowledge of Contract Management.
- Experience of managing contractors
Skills
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge through experience of project management, programme management, cost management, procurement management, quality management and H&S & Risk management.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills with the ability to establish effective working relationships with clinicians, managers and external advisors.
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree or equivalent level qualification or equivalent experience in Engineering, Building, Surveying, Architecture, Estates or Facilities Management.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and proven experience of successful project management, including a portfolio of high value (more than £10m) complex construction projects.
- Sound understanding of financial management and processes, with in depth knowledge of Contract Management.
- Experience of managing contractors
Skills
Essential
- Advanced specialist knowledge through experience of project management, programme management, cost management, procurement management, quality management and H&S & Risk management.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills with the ability to establish effective working relationships with clinicians, managers and external advisors.
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
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).
