Job summary
Are you a construction professional looking for a new role?
Are you passionate about the role the estate and capital project delivery can play in enabling outstanding patient care?
If so, this great opportunity could be for you.......
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join the Capital Development team. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery to time, budget, and quality of delegated capital and revenue projects, including project and programme management, cost and contract management, procurement management, quality management, health & safety and risk management in support of the Trust objectives.
The projects will predominantly but not exclusively be located on the Trust hospital sites, however the Trust may also deliver projects with system partners, on other hospital sites and within the community.
This is an exciting time to join us as we grow and develop our in-house Capital Development team.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Working within an integrated acute and community environment, the Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, monitoring and control of all aspects of one or more high value (up to £20 million) and complex capital and revenue projects.
The Senior Project Manager will use technical knowledge and experience to resolve project issues to ensure the successful delivery to the specified programme, cost, and quality standards.
The Senior Project Manager will deputise for the Programme Manager as necessary. In addition, the post holder will provide line management for one or more Project Managers and management of external appointed design and technical consultants.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
1. Educated to degree level in a construction related discipline, or with equivalent experience in a construction industry role
2. Membership of a chartered institute in the construction industry ( CIOB, RICS, CIBSE, ICE).
Experience
Essential
3. Significant experience of successful project management of high value (up to £20m) and complex construction projects
4. Experience and knowledge of the whole design and construction process
5. Proven experience to lead, plan, manage, interact with colleagues and deliver projects successfully in a spirit of cooperation
Desirable
6. Previous NHS and/ or healthcare sector experience (preferably in an acute hospital), an understanding of NHS Estates Terminology/ procedures
7. Knowledge of both JCT and NEC forms of contract. Knowledge and experience of construction law.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
8. Good knowledge of Healthcare guidance, HTMs, HBNs and others industry specific guidance. To include in depth knowledge and understanding of the requirements of clinical and non clinical hospital departments and sound working knowledge of infection prevention and control as related to healthcare building design.
9. Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders, service providers and business partners.