Job summary At the Government of Jersey, your work directly contributes to the future of healthcare on the island. Youll be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and your leadership will shape transformational projects. With opportunities for career growth and development, youll play a crucial role in delivering healthcare infrastructure that benefits generations to come. Main duties of the job Jerseys Government has embarked upon a rapid and unprecedented programme of transformation to deliver modern, quality, value-for-money public services for islanders. As part of this transformation, the New Healthcare Facilities (NHF) Programme will redevelop Jerseys healthcare estate over the next 10 years across multiple sites, beginning with the delivery of a state-of-the-art Acute Hospital. This is the largest infrastructure project in the Islands history, designed to provide Jersey residents with modern, high-quality healthcare facilities that are fit for 21st-century needs. This vital programme of work necessitates the appointment of a Principal Project Manager who will support the NHF Programme Delivery Lead in the overall direction, coordination, & delivery of Jerseys New Healthcare Facilities, the islands largest ever public sector build programme. They will be responsible for the delivery of the programme throughout the scoping, briefing, construction, commissioning, handover, and mobilisation stages. The successful candidate will also deputise for the NHF Programme Delivery Lead when required. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape a legacy project that will transform healthcare infrastructure in Jersey. The scale and significance of this programme offer a unique chance to work on a high-profile development that will leave a lasting impact on the Islands future. If you are passionate about delivering major infrastructure projects that drive real change, About us Just 14 miles (20km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England, youll find the Island of Jersey. The Island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of Jersey. Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools and an enviable work-life balance, as well as an interesting heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.Jersey is idyllically situated between England and France. As an Island it offers the best of both worlds; a beautiful coastline with a great beach vibe, plus quaint and quiet countryside. A small population with clear parish identities, our Islanders benefit from true community spirit and a relaxed lifestyle. Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £96,007.23 to £108,565.09 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number K0011-2252 Job locations Government Of Jersey 19-21 Broad Street St. Helier Jersey Channel Islands JE2 3RR Job description Job responsibilities Leading on the development and delivery of various projects within the New Healthcare Facilities Programme working with the Programme Director and Business Leads to design the plan for new projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory, best practice and best value standards to improve healthcare facilities in Jersey and ensure that services are fit for purpose for the benefit of islanders and visitors Lead on the delivery of various projects related to New Healthcare Facilities Programme, associated technological processes and infrastructure that remain compliant with local, national and international statutory requirements and industry best practice and promote business resilience, ensuring the delivery of operational services that are sustainable and support environmental and public health initiatives. Lead on the design and implementation of various projects, writing project specification documentation, working with Business Leads to obtain political support, coordinating policy makers to devise the underpinning framework and running tender processes as required. Be the lead expert collaborating with the lead advisors to provide specialist technical advice on various projects, making recommendations according to local, UK and EU best practice and legislation to Senior Management and politicians to support the development and delivery of the New Healthcare Facilities Programmes strategic aims and politically driven initiatives. Create fully detailed and costed discovery work and feasibility studies that include necessary consultation -endorsement including, where required, the correct technical supporting information to allow end-user capital funding bids. Consult and advise various stakeholders on proposed projects, dependencies and long-term operational and commercial impact as part of the overseen projects, liaising with other industry third parties, representing the New Healthcare Facilities Programme to other Departments or authorities, politicians or members of the public, ensuring effective stakeholder management and working with the Business Leads to obtain senior management and political sign off as required to facilitate project approval political sign off. Lead the investigation and analysis of modern methodologies, technologies, resource needs and market demand, including any service gaps locally, opportunities for community involvement to raise public awareness and cost-effective options for outsourced services to neighbouring jurisdictions where required, to effectively plan and assess the feasibility of projects. Provide good leadership and oversee the best utilisation of staff and physical resources, by intelligently procuring and coordinating consultants, contractors and suppliers that offer value for money and coordinating a multi-disciplinary team of professional engineers, project management professionals and cross corporate resources within Procurement, Policy and Finance, to ensure the delivery of high quality and cost effective solutions for the various capital projects that the role oversees. Set the revenue and capital budget for specific projects ensuring it is developed within the defined financial limits to support successful delivery and promote best value for investment. Provide responses to States Questions, FOI requests, complaints, risk management and liaising with the Office of the Director General function, other departments or key stakeholders as appropriate to ensure project and business continuity. Job description Job responsibilities Leading on the development and delivery of various projects within the New Healthcare Facilities Programme working with the Programme Director and Business Leads to design the plan for new projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory, best practice and best value standards to improve healthcare facilities in Jersey and ensure that services are fit for purpose for the benefit of islanders and visitors Lead on the delivery of various projects related to New Healthcare Facilities Programme, associated technological processes and infrastructure that remain compliant with local, national and international statutory requirements and industry best practice and promote business resilience, ensuring the delivery of operational services that are sustainable and support environmental and public health initiatives. Lead on the design and implementation of various projects, writing project specification documentation, working with Business Leads to obtain political support, coordinating policy makers to devise the underpinning framework and running tender processes as required. Be the lead expert collaborating with the lead advisors to provide specialist technical advice on various projects, making recommendations according to local, UK and EU best practice and legislation to Senior Management and politicians to support the development and delivery of the New Healthcare Facilities Programmes strategic aims and politically driven initiatives. Create fully detailed and costed discovery work and feasibility studies that include necessary consultation -endorsement including, where required, the correct technical supporting information to allow end-user capital funding bids. Consult and advise various stakeholders on proposed projects, dependencies and long-term operational and commercial impact as part of the overseen projects, liaising with other industry third parties, representing the New Healthcare Facilities Programme to other Departments or authorities, politicians or members of the public, ensuring effective stakeholder management and working with the Business Leads to obtain senior management and political sign off as required to facilitate project approval political sign off. Lead the investigation and analysis of modern methodologies, technologies, resource needs and market demand, including any service gaps locally, opportunities for community involvement to raise public awareness and cost-effective options for outsourced services to neighbouring jurisdictions where required, to effectively plan and assess the feasibility of projects. Provide good leadership and oversee the best utilisation of staff and physical resources, by intelligently procuring and coordinating consultants, contractors and suppliers that offer value for money and coordinating a multi-disciplinary team of professional engineers, project management professionals and cross corporate resources within Procurement, Policy and Finance, to ensure the delivery of high quality and cost effective solutions for the various capital projects that the role oversees. Set the revenue and capital budget for specific projects ensuring it is developed within the defined financial limits to support successful delivery and promote best value for investment. Provide responses to States Questions, FOI requests, complaints, risk management and liaising with the Office of the Director General function, other departments or key stakeholders as appropriate to ensure project and business continuity. Person Specification General Skills /Attributes Essential - Strong relationship building skills. - Good planning and organising skills so as togenerate medium and longterm strategic plans for the relevant areas of responsibility. - Ability to lead, motivate and manage teams to facilitate achievement of high delivery and performance and manage poor behaviour. - Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills. - Ability to produce written materials e.g. letters, reports, discussion papers, proposals to a high level for presentation to a variety of audiences, including the States Employment Board and Government of Jersey Ministers. - Ability to communicate confidently and effectively in media interviews when required. Ability to communicate effectively to senior stakeholders, including politicians and - Senior Management and deliver key messages at a suitable level. - Ability to influence and persuade a wide range of stakeholders in and outsidethe department Experience Essential - Practical experience in the management and delivery of projects. - Experience in leading multi-disciplinary project teams and managing contractors. - Experience in management of major projects. - Proven management experience, including management of senior teams, obtained by a combination of professional experience and more formal management training. - Experience in delivery against large budgets. - Experience setting and deploying strategy at departmental/ divisional level. A proven track record of achieving objectives on time. - Experience of best practice within the area/s overseen as part of the remit of the role to make recommendations for change. - Experience working alongside senior stakeholders within the public sector or a similar context Qualifications Essential - Level 7 qualification or equivalent specialist knowledge in a technical or engineering field including Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Waste Management or equivalent gained by substantial practical experience. - Chartered membership of a relevant professional engineering or scientific institution, e.g. ICE, IMechE, IchemE, etc. - Post graduate management qualification or equivalent. Desirable - Project management qualification at Practitioner level or equivalent. Person Specification General Skills /Attributes Essential - Strong relationship building skills. - Good planning and organising skills so as togenerate medium and longterm strategic plans for the relevant areas of responsibility. - Ability to lead, motivate and manage teams to facilitate achievement of high delivery and performance and manage poor behaviour. - Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills. - Ability to produce written materials e.g. letters, reports, discussion papers, proposals to a high level for presentation to a variety of audiences, including the States Employment Board and Government of Jersey Ministers. - Ability to communicate confidently and effectively in media interviews when required. Ability to communicate effectively to senior stakeholders, including politicians and - Senior Management and deliver key messages at a suitable level. - Ability to influence and persuade a wide range of stakeholders in and outsidethe department Experience Essential - Practical experience in the management and delivery of projects. - Experience in leading multi-disciplinary project teams and managing contractors. - Experience in management of major projects. - Proven management experience, including management of senior teams, obtained by a combination of professional experience and more formal management training. - Experience in delivery against large budgets. - Experience setting and deploying strategy at departmental/ divisional level. A proven track record of achieving objectives on time. - Experience of best practice within the area/s overseen as part of the remit of the role to make recommendations for change. - Experience working alongside senior stakeholders within the public sector or a similar context Qualifications Essential - Level 7 qualification or equivalent specialist knowledge in a technical or engineering field including Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Waste Management or equivalent gained by substantial practical experience. - Chartered membership of a relevant professional engineering or scientific institution, e.g. ICE, IMechE, IchemE, etc. - Post graduate management qualification or equivalent. Desirable - Project management qualification at Practitioner level or equivalent. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Health and Community Services Address Government Of Jersey 19-21 Broad Street St. Helier Jersey Channel Islands JE2 3RR Employer's website https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)