Job summary
Are you an experienced project leader with a passion for delivering high-impact capital projects in a healthcare environment? Do you have strong project and budget management skills? Do you have a good knowledge of healthcare guidance, HTM's HBN's and other industry specific values?
This could be the role for you!
This pivotal role will lead on tactical and strategic capital projects, including the Fire Improvement Programme,RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) Removal Scheme, and associated infrastructure design. You will manage both major and minor capital projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role will include:
- Act as UHBW representative for checking and advising on design issues in regard to Design & Build schemes designed by external consultants
- To ensure all capital schemes are assessed for V.A.T. efficiency and information is available to facilitate repayment claims.
- Co-ordinate the production of costings for projects identified as potential capital projects within agreed protocols and to a standard format, including the production of tender reports.
- To provide leadership and line management support to members of the Project Team, administering guidance regarding professional development and training. Support and mentor junior staff as required.
- Manage staff in terms of performance, personal and professional development including appraisals, grievances and disciplinary matters etc.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To have significant experience as project lead
- Significant experience of managing large Capital budgets and delivering projects within budgetary limits
- Knowledge and practical experience to complete building projects of varying values.
- Experience of leading and managing/ motivating professional services teams
Desirable
- Significant experience working with NHS capital procurement
Knowledge
Essential
- Possession of a recognised professional qualification HNC/Degree/ Higher National Diploma in building or engineering field
- Corporate membership of appropriate professional body, IHEEM IMECHE, IEE, IIE RICS, RIBA CIOB, CIBSE etc.
- NEBOSH Fire Safety or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Performing Authorised Person (AP) duties for Estates. Or willingness to become an AP
Desirable
- Possession of a Project Management qualification - Prince 2
- Management NVQ 4/5
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable staff management skills including communication, delegation and an understanding of basic terms and conditions of employment
- Excellent planning and organisational skills to develop programmes of work and manage against them.
- Strong project and budget management skills.
- A knowledge and understanding of project management software packages specifically MS Project
- Ability to produce and use digital drawings using CAD equipment (Autocad).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To have significant experience as project lead
- Significant experience of managing large Capital budgets and delivering projects within budgetary limits
- Knowledge and practical experience to complete building projects of varying values.
- Experience of leading and managing/ motivating professional services teams
Desirable
- Significant experience working with NHS capital procurement
Knowledge
Essential
- Possession of a recognised professional qualification HNC/Degree/ Higher National Diploma in building or engineering field
- Corporate membership of appropriate professional body, IHEEM IMECHE, IEE, IIE RICS, RIBA CIOB, CIBSE etc.
- NEBOSH Fire Safety or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Performing Authorised Person (AP) duties for Estates. Or willingness to become an AP
Desirable
- Possession of a Project Management qualification - Prince 2
- Management NVQ 4/5
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable staff management skills including communication, delegation and an understanding of basic terms and conditions of employment
- Excellent planning and organisational skills to develop programmes of work and manage against them.
- Strong project and budget management skills.
- A knowledge and understanding of project management software packages specifically MS Project
- Ability to produce and use digital drawings using CAD equipment (Autocad).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)