Job summary
Capital Projects Manager
Estates Department
Band 7 - £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week,all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Estates Department has a vacancy for a Project Manager to enable the Capital Projects team to successfully deliver a programme of improvements on the Milton Keynes University Hospital site. The Department serves a growing Acute Foundation Trust Hospital of around 450 beds and is committed to providing a quality service.
This is an opportunity for a suitably qualified, motivated individual to join our team. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills and ability to use your initiative. You should have healthcare planning experience and be able to lead clinical colleagues through the project process. Contact prior to application is welcomed, please see details below.
The Capital Projects Team undertake projects which refurbish and upgrade the environment, repurpose spaces for different clinical uses and undertake works to address backlog maintenance.
You will need significant appropriate experience and hold a relevant qualification in the Built Environment. Experience and competency in using CAD supported by relevant qualifications is considered desirable for this post. The team currently uses BricsCAD v17.
Interview date: 16.01.2024
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the development of the Trust's Capital Programme and manage a number of specific projects in order to implement the programme to improve the environment for patients and staff.
- Commission and manage delegated Capital projects including work on business case development.
- Lead a number of project meetings (Steering Groups & Specialist Design Groups) linked to schemes within the programme. Provide the technical input into those Project Group meetings.
- Provide expert specialist and professional construction, programme and cost advice to in relation to the projects undertaken and more generally throughout the Trust on behalf of the Head of Projects (Capital).
- Engage in formal proactive knowledge management processes to take successful practices from NHS and non-NHS agencies and utilise them in the development and implementation of the Capital programme.
- Work with Head of Projects (Capital) to develop and implement capital management policies and procedures for the department. Provide specialist advice on sustainable design issues to healthcare designers and planners. Undertake audits on proposed designs, to ensure they meet the requirements of the organisation.
- Maintain an in-depth and up to date knowledge of sustainable and health-care related design issues in construction.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assisting in the development of long term capital plans and procurement strategies many of which are on-going and inter-related.
- Developing an Operational Plan, for delivery of the approved development schemes linked to the Trusts Estate Strategy, Master Plan and Integrated Business Plan.
- Utilise the Computer Aided Design packages in order to design, plan and develop appropriate improvement schemes.
- Be a key member of the Trusts Estates Team providing information, designs and organising improvement works.
- Play an active role in drafting and implementing the Estates business plan to achieve Trust business and strategic goals.
- Analysis of complex issues involving the use of the built environment, challenging assumptions and current practice and become involved in the development of operational policies.
- Brief specialist consultants and contractors, manage the tender and construction processes with internal clients and nominated external consultants using appropriate methods.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assisting in the development of long term capital plans and procurement strategies many of which are on-going and inter-related.
- Developing an Operational Plan, for delivery of the approved development schemes linked to the Trusts Estate Strategy, Master Plan and Integrated Business Plan.
- Utilise the Computer Aided Design packages in order to design, plan and develop appropriate improvement schemes.
- Be a key member of the Trusts Estates Team providing information, designs and organising improvement works.
- Play an active role in drafting and implementing the Estates business plan to achieve Trust business and strategic goals.
- Analysis of complex issues involving the use of the built environment, challenging assumptions and current practice and become involved in the development of operational policies.
- Brief specialist consultants and contractors, manage the tender and construction processes with internal clients and nominated external consultants using appropriate methods.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Qualified to a Degree Level or equivalent experience
- Masters qualification or equivalent or equivalent experience
- Relevant professional qualification
- Budget and Construction Cost Management
- Database and Spreadsheets
Desirable
- NHS/Public sector Procurement
- Current JCT & NEC forms of Contract
- Framework Procurement; e.g. Procure 21+
Experience
Essential
- Project management experience
Desirable
- Record of advising on and implementing Health and Safety regimes for construction and engineering contracts within a 'live' (occupied) environment
Skills
Desirable
- In the use of Computerised Design System (CAD)
- In the use of surveying tools and equipment
- IT skills - ECDL or similar
Personal and people development
Essential
- Committed to lifelong learning and use of knowledge management
Communication
Essential
- High Level of Interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to write detailed/highly sensitive or confidential reports for Project Boards
- Good negotiating skills
Desirable
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Ability to work accurately and manage large multi-disciplinary projects under pressure
- Ability to seek solutions to extremely challenging problems showing empathy with staff, visitors and patients - A 'Can do' approach
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of the aims and objectives of the NHS and Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and how Estates services contribute to those objectives
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Qualified to a Degree Level or equivalent experience
- Masters qualification or equivalent or equivalent experience
- Relevant professional qualification
- Budget and Construction Cost Management
- Database and Spreadsheets
Desirable
- NHS/Public sector Procurement
- Current JCT & NEC forms of Contract
- Framework Procurement; e.g. Procure 21+
Experience
Essential
- Project management experience
Desirable
- Record of advising on and implementing Health and Safety regimes for construction and engineering contracts within a 'live' (occupied) environment
Skills
Desirable
- In the use of Computerised Design System (CAD)
- In the use of surveying tools and equipment
- IT skills - ECDL or similar
Personal and people development
Essential
- Committed to lifelong learning and use of knowledge management
Communication
Essential
- High Level of Interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to write detailed/highly sensitive or confidential reports for Project Boards
- Good negotiating skills
Desirable
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Ability to work accurately and manage large multi-disciplinary projects under pressure
- Ability to seek solutions to extremely challenging problems showing empathy with staff, visitors and patients - A 'Can do' approach
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of the aims and objectives of the NHS and Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and how Estates services contribute to those objectives
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.
