Capital Project Manager

Location: Dorchester

Parking: Not Specified

Job Type: Temporary

Duration of booking: Ongoing temporary role.

Proposed start date: ASAP

Sector: Healthcare

Base: Healthcare based

Band: 8A

Pay Rates:

23.40- 26.40 paye per hour

26.20- 29.60 paye inclusive of holiday pay

29.80- 33.70 umbrella per hour

All the above rates are dependent on skill and experience.

Working Days and Hours: Monday-Friday

Remote working option: Not Specified

Travelling for work purposes: Not Specified

Job Purpose

Working in the Capital Planning Department which forms part of Estates and Facilities: Responsible for delivery  of  minor  and  major  capital  schemes.  Working with  the  estates operational team to ensure standards of installation and design are met.

Duties

• Act as lead specialist for mechanical and electrical design within the Trust project team.


• Requirement to liaise effectively with colleagues in Estates, Finance, Planning and Operations up to Board level with regard to the delivery of Capital Projects ensuring all standards are met.    


• Analyse highly complex technical problems logically and generate innovative solutions.


• Provide project management services to ensure the needs and expectations of all stakeholders. This will include formulating long term strategic plans for the delivery of the Trust Capital Programme.


• Responsible for design and construction teams.


• Responsible for interpreting construction contract law legislative, building regulations and other requirements on estates and capital development.


• Interpretation and action of NHS Estates system for capital development Concode and HM Treasury codes of practice.


• Chair and lead both internal trust meetings and external meetings with consultants and contractors.


• Undertake design works on in-house developed schemes and check external contractors proposals on projects.


• Support and mentor peers and junior staff as required.


• Delegate and prioritise work load, chair and participate in meetings and negotiate/communicate sufficiently.


• Regular taking and transcribing formal minutes


• Communicates Construction information technical and financial with fellow professionals in the construction field.   High-level negotiation with contractors and consultants.


• Involvement in litigation, financial disputes and disciplinary issues.


• Dealing with sensitive and contentious issues with heads of departments and staff.


• Involvement in grievance and discipline procedures.


• Involvement in appraisals and interviews. 


• Deputise for the Head of Capital Planning in periods of absence.  This will involve the managing of staff.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Masters Degree in Engineering Building Services related subject or equivalent experience.


• Management qualification NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent)


• Technical knowledge of Estates Services (i.e. Electrical, Mechanical and Building), including legislation.


• Leadership skills


• 2 years project management experience


• Meet deadlines which achieve a balance between time, cost and quality


• Computer literate use of electronic drawing systems, AutoCAD Surveying buildings and services


• Able to create numerical and written reports


• Car driver/owner