About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Are you a naturally helpful and creative thinking projects professional? Do you have proven experience leading built environment development and construction project management improvement and change?
We are looking for an exceptional and inspirational Capital Project Manager - a technical expert who will be pivotal member of the Trust's Estates team.
This role will be a highly visible member of estates who will lead the delivery of a number of projects across the Trust.
With over 130 properties across East London, Luton & Bedfordshire and a multitude of service contracts with NHS and Private sector providers, you will be instrumental in ensuring that we are providing the best possible experience and quality of care for the population that uses our services as well as staff and partners that work for our Trust.
You will have a proven track record of managing NHS (or similar) development and project delivery teams as well as being an inspirational leader who takes pride in stakeholder engagement.
Main duties of the job
As an effective Capital Project Manager, you will;
Contribute to the strategic direction and be responsible for the management, delivery and monitoring / improvement of a number of the Trust's Capital projects from RIBA stage 0 to 7 and to provide a safe and suitable estate for all service users, visitors and staff, encompassing full statutory compliance.
Deliver Capital schemes and provide budgetary / spend profiling and control, including lessons learned and feedback initiatives.
Prepare Project Reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Provide advice on best practice procurement procedures and management, including the use of approved public sector frameworks e.g. Procure 23, Crown Commercial Services, SBS framework.
Be a lead for construction project health and safety related matters, including management and control of contractors, for estates infrastructure projects.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for a full range of duties and responsibilities
As a dynamic and values-driven Capital Project Manager, you will be committed to collaborative working and passionate about the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda. You will be a vision-led individual with a strong desire to make a difference and help steer our Trust into the future.
Does this job excite you but you feel as though you dont have experience in all of the areas listed in this Job Description, or that your skills and qualifications dont perfectly meet the requirements? We would welcome applications from under-represented groups in this sector such as women and BAME candidates.
At ELFT Estates, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if youre passionate about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every criterion or qualification in the job description, we actively encourage you to apply or to reach out for a conversation. You could be just the person that we are looking for.
David Stevens - Director of Estates, Facilities & Capital Development
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in construction, engineering, architecture, building surveying or related field. OSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) Demonstrable CPD in project management or construction compliance
Desirable
PRINCE2 Practitioner or APM PMQ CDM Duty Holder training Asbestos Awareness Training in HBN/HTM standards or healthcare design
Experience Essential
Proven experience delivering construction or estates projects independently Experience managing contractors and consultants Experience producing project documentation (risk logs, change controls, reports) Experience working in safety-critical environments Experience managing project budgets
Desirable
NHS or healthcare estates experience Experience with compliance activities (RAMS, permits, audits). Experience using CAFM or PMO systems Experience preparing feasibility studies or business case inputs.
Knowledge Essential
Strong understanding of construction processes and RIBA stages. Understanding of HBN/HTM standards and healthcare functional requirements Knowledge of NHS capital governance (CPSG, PMO, ERIC, PAM).
Desirable
Knowledge of procurement frameworks (Procure 23, CCS, SBS). Understanding of PFI/LIFT environments
Skills Essential
Strong project management and organisational skills. Competent in Microsoft Project, Excel and project management tools.
Desirable
Ability to lead small project teams or workstreams Ability to support cost planning and value engineering.
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.
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Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address based at Mile End Hospital and operating Trust wide
Bancroft Road
London
E1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)