Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Capital Projects Manager within the multi-disciplinary Property & Estates Development Team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
Reporting to the Head of Estates Development, this individual will have direct line management responsibilities and will be responsible for the delivery of the Capital programme on one of the three main acute sites within the MFT group. The applicant can be from a building or engineering background and educated to a Masters degree level or have equivalent level of knowledge gained from experience. Whilst NHS experience is desirable, we would encourage candidates that have suitable qualification but have no NHS experience to apply, as specific training can be provided.
As a Senior Capital Projects Manager, you'll be instrumental to the successful delivery of our annual capital programme, strategic planning and estates rationalisation. the MFT capital programme comprises of the delivery of business cases through major/minor capital projects and extensive backlog maintenance programme across the estate. We will look to you to develop and implement capital and estates strategies that ensure we achieve our development programme goals. Responding to changes called for by the modernisation agenda, you'll ensure that we meet our statutory responsibilities and evolve in line with the NHS plan.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be technically adept in a construction-related discipline, with their main duties including line management of a site-based, multi-disciplinary team of Capital project managers, external consultants, and design teams. The successful candidate will play an integral role in the definition, prioritisation, and delivery of a Backlog Maintenance programme. The candidate will also be responsible for the programme management of the capital projects across their assigned site. The programme management will include, but not be exclusive to financial, programme and risk management, as well as promoting a culture of H&S throughout and driving best practice. The candidate will need to possess strong communications skills, capable to communicating to an array of stakeholders, including senior members from within the trust.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in building, or engineering related subject or equivalent relevant professional experience
Desirable
- Corporate Membership of a professional building or engineering institute
Knowledge
Essential
- Contract management of Projects. Proficient in administration of a variety of different construction contracts
- Familiarity with assessing and prioritising backlog maintenance based on NHS Estate code risk based methodology
- Familiar with business case processes and governance requirements
Desirable
- Previous experience within an NHS environment
Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience in leading multi-disciplinary design teams and directing external consultants on project requirements and design issues
- Programme management experience of managing a number of different projects both on time and on budget
- Extensive experience of managing complex capital projects
- Successful track record of performance management, risk management and budgetary management
Desirable
- Delivering successful business cases at OBS and FBC
- significant expertise in managing stakeholders
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- An excellent knowledge of construction, especially the development, adaption and refurbishment of buildings
- Stakeholder engagement and management
Desirable
- Proficient in Programme software and Programme management across multiple different projects
- Financial acumen in managing large capital budgets
- Profound knowledge of change and risk management
Attributes
Essential
- Committed to continuous professional development
Desirable
- Demonstrates CPD and achievements
- Committment to quality and safety
Other
Essential
- Travel between sites will be required
Desirable
- ability to drive and have access to a vehicle
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in building, or engineering related subject or equivalent relevant professional experience
Desirable
- Corporate Membership of a professional building or engineering institute
Knowledge
Essential
- Contract management of Projects. Proficient in administration of a variety of different construction contracts
- Familiarity with assessing and prioritising backlog maintenance based on NHS Estate code risk based methodology
- Familiar with business case processes and governance requirements
Desirable
- Previous experience within an NHS environment
Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience in leading multi-disciplinary design teams and directing external consultants on project requirements and design issues
- Programme management experience of managing a number of different projects both on time and on budget
- Extensive experience of managing complex capital projects
- Successful track record of performance management, risk management and budgetary management
Desirable
- Delivering successful business cases at OBS and FBC
- significant expertise in managing stakeholders
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- An excellent knowledge of construction, especially the development, adaption and refurbishment of buildings
- Stakeholder engagement and management
Desirable
- Proficient in Programme software and Programme management across multiple different projects
- Financial acumen in managing large capital budgets
- Profound knowledge of change and risk management
Attributes
Essential
- Committed to continuous professional development
Desirable
- Demonstrates CPD and achievements
- Committment to quality and safety
Other
Essential
- Travel between sites will be required
Desirable
- ability to drive and have access to a vehicle
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).
