Job summary
Managerially, professionally, and technically responsible for agreement of and delivery of Capital programmes / projects, including design, procurement and delivery. This role will also provide a lead on the delivery of in house delivered minor works projects.
As QEF's professional lead on Project Management and Capital Delivery you will be responsible for the provision of specialised advice on capital & small works to the client and to Board level within QE Facilities. You will assist the Director of Strategy and Delivery in the development and implementation of policy, business planning and service development as they pertain to Capital Project Management and take the lead in the preparation of Estates Strategy and Site Development Plans.
Main duties of the job
Management of the Estate Design team to provide a comprehensive design, project management and property service to Clients / Trusts.
Lead on the formulation of long-term development plans for client organisations / NHS Trust premises to enable the delivery of the Client / Trust strategic objectives that impact across the organisation and external agencies.
Lead in the preparation and development of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust's Estates Strategy in response to their service strategies.
Manages and directs the delivery of QEF's Capital works in accordance with the agreed timescales and budgets.
Contribute to maintenance and management of property databases including estates information and records.
Actively participate in the development of Business Cases and provide Estates advice to ensure that any bid for funding accurately reflects the user requirements, operational policy and financial implications. This includes working with all QEF's clients and also advising and liaising with other interested parties.
About us
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for Capital Team, Project Manager, Clerk of Works, Specialist Consultants, External Design Teams & Contractors, including recruitment, induction, undertaking appraisals & training of staff.
Provision of expert advice and support on all issues relating to the development of the Estate, ensuring all schemes are designed and procured using best practices and construction methodology as appropriate.
Ensure all schemes are designed in a manner to reflect modern healthcare standards, that the environment is patient focused to assist in treatment and recovery and that all Controls Assurance standards and statutory requirements are met.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for Capital Team, Project Manager, Clerk of Works, Specialist Consultants, External Design Teams & Contractors, including recruitment, induction, undertaking appraisals & training of staff.
Provision of expert advice and support on all issues relating to the development of the Estate, ensuring all schemes are designed and procured using best practices and construction methodology as appropriate.
Ensure all schemes are designed in a manner to reflect modern healthcare standards, that the environment is patient focused to assist in treatment and recovery and that all Controls Assurance standards and statutory requirements are met.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships.
- Contract Management
- Budget management
- In depth managerial, financial, and strategic knowledge
- Extensive specialist knowledge of all statutory legislation, i.e., H&S Codes of Practice, COSHH, Building and Engineering Planning Law and DoH requirements applicable to Health Service premises
- In depth knowledge of procurement methods/tender processes relating to building and engineering services
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations & HTM design guides
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing a multi-skilled team and external contractors
- Specialist knowledge of working within an Estates department
- Significant experience of working at a Senior Management Level within the NHS
- Undertaking complex risk assessments
- Report writing
- Delivery of presentations
- Project Management
- Financial Planning and preparation of cost estimates
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Full driving licence
- Project Management qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Membership of a Professional Body (MCIOB / MRICS )
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships.
- Contract Management
- Budget management
- In depth managerial, financial, and strategic knowledge
- Extensive specialist knowledge of all statutory legislation, i.e., H&S Codes of Practice, COSHH, Building and Engineering Planning Law and DoH requirements applicable to Health Service premises
- In depth knowledge of procurement methods/tender processes relating to building and engineering services
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations & HTM design guides
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing a multi-skilled team and external contractors
- Specialist knowledge of working within an Estates department
- Significant experience of working at a Senior Management Level within the NHS
- Undertaking complex risk assessments
- Report writing
- Delivery of presentations
- Project Management
- Financial Planning and preparation of cost estimates
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Full driving licence
- Project Management qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Membership of a Professional Body (MCIOB / MRICS )
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.
