Job summary
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provides the widest range of Mental Health Care in the UK. It currently provides over 230 services including inpatient, outpatient and community support to the residents of Lambeth, Wandsworth, Lewisham, Southwark and Croydon.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within South London and Maudsley NHS FT ( Mental Health)t for a Capital Project ManagerWorking as part of the Capital and Estates team the post holder will be responsible for developing capital projects from feasibility studies, through to delivery of refurbishments, backlog maintenance schemes and new builds.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the Capital and Estates team the post holder will be responsible for developing capital projects from feasibility studies, through to delivery of refurbishments, backlog maintenance schemes and new builds.
The successful candidate will be involved in the management of schemes from conception to completion following the Trust process and procedures, and will have the scope to input into and further develop the way estates projects are delivered.The post holder will be experienced in estates project management. Experience of working in an NHS environment would be desirable but not essential.
About us
Benefits:
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer
Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Other benefits include:
Counselling services
Wellbeing events
Long service awards
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Childcare vouchers
Staff restaurants
For a full list of our benefits please visit: https://www.slam.nhs.uk/media/421262/Working%20at%20SLaM.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Capital Projects Manager is a key role for the Trust supporting the Head of Capital s in the provision of a professional Estates design, technical advice and engineering/construction management service to the Trust. This includes the direct management and supervision of Capital schemes for all building and engineering matters associated with the Trust. All such schemes are implemented to agreed costs, timescales and the required quality standards in order to provide a modern, efficient and sustainable Estates portfolio which is compliant with all Estates and Facilities related Regulations and to enable the ongoing and effective delivery of patient care.
The post holder will directly manage the provision of Building Improvement schemes through construction and engineering contractors and external specialist consultants and surveyors to meet the requirements of the Trust Estates and Service strategies and the associated Capital and major revenue projects. The post holder will specialise in the maintenance of the Estate programmes and lead on all matters relating to the overall condition of the estate in collaboration with the Backlog Maintenance Manager and the Estates leads on the hospital sites.
Responsibility for the design, detailed specification, procurement, planning, implementation and project management, and contract administration of all Capital and major revenue projects, in addition to any compliance and associated remedial works arising from in house and specialist audits. The post holder will lead on the development of the SL&M Estates design guide to enable an informed client brief to be available for all designers and contractors to use in pricing and designing for refurbishments and new builds. The design guide will form the basis of the risk analysis for the Board to understand the environmental risks and derogations from standard that is inherent in the estate.
To deputise for the Head of Capital for periods of absences managing the operational Estates team including dealing with HR matters such as staff performance, recruitment, leave and sickness, return to work interviews and when required dealing with grievances or complaints.
To deputise for the Head of Capital when required to do so in terms of representation at various meetings and reporting into Trust groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Capital Projects Manager is a key role for the Trust supporting the Head of Capital s in the provision of a professional Estates design, technical advice and engineering/construction management service to the Trust. This includes the direct management and supervision of Capital schemes for all building and engineering matters associated with the Trust. All such schemes are implemented to agreed costs, timescales and the required quality standards in order to provide a modern, efficient and sustainable Estates portfolio which is compliant with all Estates and Facilities related Regulations and to enable the ongoing and effective delivery of patient care.
The post holder will directly manage the provision of Building Improvement schemes through construction and engineering contractors and external specialist consultants and surveyors to meet the requirements of the Trust Estates and Service strategies and the associated Capital and major revenue projects. The post holder will specialise in the maintenance of the Estate programmes and lead on all matters relating to the overall condition of the estate in collaboration with the Backlog Maintenance Manager and the Estates leads on the hospital sites.
Responsibility for the design, detailed specification, procurement, planning, implementation and project management, and contract administration of all Capital and major revenue projects, in addition to any compliance and associated remedial works arising from in house and specialist audits. The post holder will lead on the development of the SL&M Estates design guide to enable an informed client brief to be available for all designers and contractors to use in pricing and designing for refurbishments and new builds. The design guide will form the basis of the risk analysis for the Board to understand the environmental risks and derogations from standard that is inherent in the estate.
To deputise for the Head of Capital for periods of absences managing the operational Estates team including dealing with HR matters such as staff performance, recruitment, leave and sickness, return to work interviews and when required dealing with grievances or complaints.
To deputise for the Head of Capital when required to do so in terms of representation at various meetings and reporting into Trust groups.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist Project works and building knowledge to degree level or equivalent post graduate knowledge through training and experience. (A, I)
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. (A, I)
Desirable
- IOSH Healthcare (Risk & Safety Management) or NEBOSH general certificate (Construction). (A, I)
- PRINCE 2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification (A, I)
Experience
Essential
- Specialist's works and building knowledge of project management in building construction. (A, I)
- Direct line management of personnel. (A, I)
- Specialist in depth experience in design, specification and negotiation of construction projects, Capital project management and administration of construction contract matters. (A, I)
- In depth knowledge of NHS project management including procurement routes, and business case development. (A, I)
- Experience in facilitating formal tendering processes. (A, I)
- Local authority, planning and building control guidelines - in order to process accurate and timely planning applications and building control approval applications in support of relevant Capital schemes. (A, I)
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Healthcare environment. (A, I)
- Leading and influencing in challenging circumstances (A, I)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Health service Capital investment and procurement procedures. (A, I)
- Contracts for Building construction and Engineering schemes- in order to ensure that all Capital and revenue schemes are carried out in accordance with industry and NHS requirements for robust contract control. (A, I)
- A thorough understanding of fire prevention, building construction and services, fire safety legislation, Codes of Practice and Building Regulations. (A, I)
- Sound knowledge of building legislation. (A, I)
- Sound knowledge of HTM and HBN's(A, I)
- Knowledge of health and safety. (A, I)
- Knowledge of safe systems of work. (A, I)
Desirable
- Communicate multi stranded project, design, financial and contractual information to senior managers, board directors, contractors and consultants. (A, I)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (A, I)
- Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change (A, I)
- Skilled in negotiation and influencing techniques including the ability to challenge and reality test others' positions constructively (A, I)
- Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams (A, I)
- Ability to present complex and sensitive information to large groups of staff at all levels (board level to junior staff) both internally and externally and through a variety of media (A, I)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist Project works and building knowledge to degree level or equivalent post graduate knowledge through training and experience. (A, I)
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. (A, I)
Desirable
- IOSH Healthcare (Risk & Safety Management) or NEBOSH general certificate (Construction). (A, I)
- PRINCE 2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification (A, I)
Experience
Essential
- Specialist's works and building knowledge of project management in building construction. (A, I)
- Direct line management of personnel. (A, I)
- Specialist in depth experience in design, specification and negotiation of construction projects, Capital project management and administration of construction contract matters. (A, I)
- In depth knowledge of NHS project management including procurement routes, and business case development. (A, I)
- Experience in facilitating formal tendering processes. (A, I)
- Local authority, planning and building control guidelines - in order to process accurate and timely planning applications and building control approval applications in support of relevant Capital schemes. (A, I)
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Healthcare environment. (A, I)
- Leading and influencing in challenging circumstances (A, I)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Health service Capital investment and procurement procedures. (A, I)
- Contracts for Building construction and Engineering schemes- in order to ensure that all Capital and revenue schemes are carried out in accordance with industry and NHS requirements for robust contract control. (A, I)
- A thorough understanding of fire prevention, building construction and services, fire safety legislation, Codes of Practice and Building Regulations. (A, I)
- Sound knowledge of building legislation. (A, I)
- Sound knowledge of HTM and HBN's(A, I)
- Knowledge of health and safety. (A, I)
- Knowledge of safe systems of work. (A, I)
Desirable
- Communicate multi stranded project, design, financial and contractual information to senior managers, board directors, contractors and consultants. (A, I)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (A, I)
- Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change (A, I)
- Skilled in negotiation and influencing techniques including the ability to challenge and reality test others' positions constructively (A, I)
- Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams (A, I)
- Ability to present complex and sensitive information to large groups of staff at all levels (board level to junior staff) both internally and externally and through a variety of media (A, I)
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).
