Job Summary
As a Project Manager, you will plan and deliver projects from inception through to completion. Provide effective Project Management and strong technical knowledge to deliver a diverse range of projects varying in challenge and complexity. Be committed to working in a role that both develops and refurbishes buildings with a view to providing a positive effect on patient, staff and visitor experiences at the Trust.
Manage the Capital planning, the Estates team, the Capital Projects team and wider divisional team in the delivery of projects and achievement of performance and business objectives, with responsibility for specific tasks and actions.
Ensure that the portfolio of tasks and projects is planned, managed and delivered effectively.
Support and inform the targeting of resources, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of the tasks and projects by providing high quality support including complex information and analysis, communications and stakeholder management.
Making sure all aspects of project planning and management achieve the project outcomes in terms of quality, cost and time.
Lead projects and take direct responsibility for aspects of larger schemes as agreed with the Capital planning and project management lead.
Responsible for the consistent implementation and development of project support and governance processes including project finances, scheme programming and compliance at each stage of project management.
Main Duties of the Job
Quality Control: Ensuring that construction or renovation work adheres to the highest quality standards and complies with all relevant regulations and specifications.
Inspections: Conducting regular site inspections to verify that work is being carried out according to the approved plans, designs, and standards.
Documentation: Maintaining detailed records of all site activities, including progress reports, inspection reports, and any issues or discrepancies encountered.
Compliance: Ensuring that all construction activities comply with health and safety regulations and NHS Trust policies, particularly those related to infection control and patient safety.
Communication: Serving as a liaison between the construction team, contractors, architects, engineers, and the NHS Trust. Communicating progress, issues, and resolutions effectively.
Problem Resolution: Identifying and addressing construction issues promptly, recommending solutions, and working with relevant parties to resolve any disputes or challenges that may arise.
Reporting: Providing regular updates and reports to NHS Trust management and stakeholders regarding project progress, budget adherence, and any deviations from the original plans.
Cost Control: Monitoring project costs and expenditures to ensure they stay within budgetary constraints.
Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and hazards associated with construction activities and taking proactive steps to mitigate them.
About Us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Date Posted: 24 March 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 276-7084913-AfC
Job Locations: Queen Victoria Hospital, Holtye Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential:
* Educated to degree or equivalent relevant project experience
* Further training or significant experience to post-graduate diploma level in project management
Desirable:
* Related professional qualification (CIOB, CIBSE, RICS)
Experience Essential:
* Evidenced success in roles such as project support, financial management, and/or customer service delivery
* Experience of broad business management processes and procedures
* Experience of liaising and negotiating with external companies to achieve optimum outcomes
* Working in a healthcare (NHS) setting with awareness of HTMs, HBNs and other compliance directives
Desirable:
* Working in specialist role(s) with extensive requirement for communication with non-specialist staff
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship: 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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Holtye Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ
Employer's Website: https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/
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