Job summary
We are looking for an exceptional individual to lead our Capital Development Programme and the associated Programme Management Office.
Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have an ambitious capital development programme to invest over £70m this year and over £350m over a 5-year programme. The programme includes new build projects, refurbishments, engineering and infrastructure investments and decarbonisation schemes.
The role has oversight across the entire Capital Projects team and associated Programme Management Office covering all aspects from appraisal and feasibility studies, business case production, procurement, supply chain, project management and quality control.
As a key member of the team you will provide senior leadership and technical advice across the organisation for the Capital Programme, working closely and developing key relationships with the Board, Executive and our clinical and non-clinical team leaders.
You will bring your experience and specialist expertise but also your passion and creativity. You will need to be an excellent communicator and successful influencer to lead the thinking on this agenda and a wide range of delivery plans for a number of ambitious projects.
You must have a proven track record of managing complex capital construction programmes. Self-motivation is essential along with passion, drive, adaptability and resilience to cope with change within the Trust and wider NHS.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Director is accountable to the Managing Director for the provision of leadership, direction and financial control for all schemes and developments of a capital nature, contributing to and ensuring the delivery of strategic and operational service objectives and corporate policies set by the NHFM Board and its customers. Together with the Managing Director, the Deputy Director will foster a culture, which engages, all staff and all other colleagues in the development and delivery of project and contract requirements.
Objectives include achievement of all company performance targets as well as those specified by the Company Business Plan, the Customers Business Plan and other national or local initiatives.
The Deputy Director is a key member of the NHFM's management team who will work closely with other senior colleagues, and contributes to the overall management of the Company and the services it provides. The post holder will work closely with the Managing Director and Clients responsible for significant capital schemes.
To be professionally and technically accountable for NHFM's construction and for strategic policy development in specialist areas: Planning, procurement, design, project management, bid management and work winning. To be responsible for the operation of the information systems to support these functions effectively (marketing, brand and selling the services NHFM offer)
About us
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.
Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - twice rated outstanding by the CQC and consistently rated one of the highest performing Trusts in the country.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for strategic and operational management of the Companys project management function.
To compile strategy on capital procurement and planning needs in the delivery of schemes to meet the needs of customers.
Responsible for compiling and delivery of a 5 year capital plan and an annual breakdown of capital requirements on equipment replacement, H&S/risk, Backlog Maintenance and major capital schemes the results of which will impact on the whole organisation.
Directly control and manage pay and non-pay budgets for all Capital requirements/schemes, ensuring that all budgets are kept within the financial limits set and value for money is obtained throughout.
Acting as Project Director and project manager on Capital developments.
Preparing Business Cases and approval papers.
Ensuring quality of design and completed schemes, cost control at all stages from inception to completion ensuring performance, value for money is delivered throughout, controlling variations to project costs, and delivery of scheme to agreed programmes.
Leading large multidisciplinary project task teams of consultants, heads of department, services leads.
Appointing, instructing and overseeing the work of external consultants: lawyers, financial/cost advisors, technical advisors, architects and engineers, planning consultants etc.
Coordinating the Companys design function to deliver feasibility schemes, estimated costs and financial analysis in the support of directorate business cases and delivery of projects in house and externally.
To manage the bid qualification (bid go / no go) process for new opportunities.
Manage virtual bid teams and inputs from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales, marketing, product team, finance, commercial, legal and delivery.
Preparing and reviewing the commercial aspects of the bid, ensuring all services are included in the final price to the customer.
Risk tracking and management throughout the bid process.
Contributing to the written proposal both in terms of content and presentation (such as preparation of a management summary)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for strategic and operational management of the Companys project management function.
To compile strategy on capital procurement and planning needs in the delivery of schemes to meet the needs of customers.
Responsible for compiling and delivery of a 5 year capital plan and an annual breakdown of capital requirements on equipment replacement, H&S/risk, Backlog Maintenance and major capital schemes the results of which will impact on the whole organisation.
Directly control and manage pay and non-pay budgets for all Capital requirements/schemes, ensuring that all budgets are kept within the financial limits set and value for money is obtained throughout.
Acting as Project Director and project manager on Capital developments.
Preparing Business Cases and approval papers.
Ensuring quality of design and completed schemes, cost control at all stages from inception to completion ensuring performance, value for money is delivered throughout, controlling variations to project costs, and delivery of scheme to agreed programmes.
Leading large multidisciplinary project task teams of consultants, heads of department, services leads.
Appointing, instructing and overseeing the work of external consultants: lawyers, financial/cost advisors, technical advisors, architects and engineers, planning consultants etc.
Coordinating the Companys design function to deliver feasibility schemes, estimated costs and financial analysis in the support of directorate business cases and delivery of projects in house and externally.
To manage the bid qualification (bid go / no go) process for new opportunities.
Manage virtual bid teams and inputs from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales, marketing, product team, finance, commercial, legal and delivery.
Preparing and reviewing the commercial aspects of the bid, ensuring all services are included in the final price to the customer.
Risk tracking and management throughout the bid process.
Contributing to the written proposal both in terms of content and presentation (such as preparation of a management summary)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist and advanced theoretical and practical knowledge over a range of work procedures, disciplines and practices of multiple specialties associated to the design and build process as well as the procurement of traditional contracts
- Essential to be a Corporate Member of a relevant professional institution, Chartered Builder, Chartered Surveyor (MCIOB, RICS) or registered Engineer and Essential to have a minimum degree qualification to Chartered Status / Masters level plus additional training, expertise and experience to a doctorate level
- An in depth experience and knowledge of management plus educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist and advanced theoretical and practical knowledge over a range of work procedures, disciplines and practices of multiple specialties associated to the design and build process as well as the procurement of traditional contracts
- Essential to be a Corporate Member of a relevant professional institution, Chartered Builder, Chartered Surveyor (MCIOB, RICS) or registered Engineer and Essential to have a minimum degree qualification to Chartered Status / Masters level plus additional training, expertise and experience to a doctorate level
- An in depth experience and knowledge of management plus educated to degree level or equivalent experience
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).
