University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
We have an exciting developmental opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to support and manage a diverse programme of delegated capital projects, supporting the Trust to deliver excellent clinical services and patient care.
The Capital Development and Property team is integral to the successful delivery of UHSussex's £70m annual capital investment plan and c£200m strategic portfolio, delivering projects of mixed complexity across our 5 hospital sites spread along Sussex's coastline and in Haywards Heath.
We are looking to recruit 3 WTE. One ACPM to support our strategic 3Ts Programme reporting to our Strategic Capital Programme Manager, based in Brighton with a second and third ACPM to support the delivery of our mainstream capital investment projects, reporting to our capital Programme Managers, based in each of our Worthing and Brighton delivery offices.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the Capital Development team to develop and apply project management knowledge and skills to deliver capital investment projects for the Trust.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Capital Programme Manager with the delivery of major capital investment projects (typically £1m-£15m in value) and managing the delivery of minor works projects (typically up to £1m) and/ or enabling works for larger projects.
The post holder will be involved in:
1. Project feasibility; i) defining scope, cost, programme and quality requirements; ii) developing and appraising options; iii) supporting business case development.
2. Pre-construction; i) overseeing stakeholder engagement in the design process, ii) implementation of project controls including maintaining risk and change registers, iii) developing cost and procurement plans, iv) logistical planning for on-site works.
3. Construction; i) managing contractors and consultants' delivery of works, ii) overseeing risk and change management, iii) maintaining stakeholder communication, iv) reporting on programme, cost, quality and health & safety matters, v) procuring equipment and preparing for project handover.
4. Handover and closure; i) ensuring stakeholder acceptance is achieved and documented, ii) overseeing equipping and operational commissioning, iii) managing reporting and rectification of defects, iv) closing out financial reporting, v) undertaking post-occupancy evaluations.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job responsibilities
Working within University Hospitals Sussex's (UHSussex) Capital Development and Property directorate, you will be supported to develop as part of an experienced and collaborative team and through regular training opportunities. The teams 2023 NHS Staff Survey results reported exceptionally high levels of motivation, sense of involvement and satisfaction with the flexible working and development opportunities available.
UHSussex is a leading acute hospital Trust, with rewarding career opportunities for caring, committed and innovative people who wish to be valued for their work and empowered to improve the services we provide. Fundamental to this is the way that we value and respect our staff at every level. We value the diversity of our colleagues and actively champion an inclusive culture. We believe that everyone without exception should feel free to be their authentic self in the workplace.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
How to apply Applications are invited using the Trust's TRAC recruitment portal (CVs cannot be considered), with interviews planned to take place 10 days after advert closure.
Person Specification
Experience / Qualifications
* Level 6 qualification e.g. an Honours degree (or working towards for a placement year), or equivalent level of knowledge obtained through experience, in a construction related or project management specialism.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Understanding of i) project management techniques, ii) typical construction project lifecycle, iii) technical construction, architectural or engineering standards, iv) construction related health and safety management.
* Student or Technician level membership of a recognised construction / engineering professional institute (APM, RIBA, RICS, CIOB, CIAT, CIBSE, IHEEM)
* Experience managing construction projects.
Skills
* Ability to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information in a way that obtains cooperation.
* Ability to plan, organise and replan flexibly.
* Computer literate in Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.
* Demonstrate critical thinking skills to ensure prompt and effective resolution of issues.
* Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint and AutoCAD.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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.
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital and Worthing Hospital
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