About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Capital Projects Team as a Capital Project Manager.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to take a leading role in the successful delivery of a diverse programme of capital projects across the Trust estate. Projects will range from minor works and refurbishment schemes through to complex, multi-million-pound developments, delivered within live and operational healthcare environments.
The successful candidate will manage projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial feasibility and design development through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. You will work closely with clinical and operational teams, contractors, consultants and other key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality and statutory standards. The role requires a good understanding of construction and engineering standards and relevant statutory requirements. You will be joining a supportive Capital Projects Team with the opportunity to contribute directly to the development and improvement of healthcare environments across the Trust. *Please note that this role is not a remote role and the successful candidate will be required to work across a range of Trust premises, including hospital and community sites.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities will include
- Managing projects through the full project lifecycle, including feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover and evaluation
- Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality and statutory standards.
- Working closely with clinical teams, operational Estates colleagues, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to develop and deliver appropriate project solutions.
- Managing contractors and external professional teams, including co-ordinating works, chairing progress meetings and resolving project or contractual issues.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and NHS guidance,
- Providing leadership and line management to designated staff and supporting effective multidisciplinary team working
About us
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation
Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
One team - we work well together and with our communities
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Capital Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, management and delivery of a varied portfolio of capital projects across the Trust estate, ranging from minor works and refurbishment schemes to complex, multi-million-pound developments within live healthcare environments inline with job description.
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post-qualification experience in engineering design and engineering services within a business environment.
- Minimum of three years' experience of managing construction / refurbishment / mechanical or electrical projects.
- Practical experience using computer-aided design systems in a business environment.
- Knowledge of contract and tendering procedures and practical experience procuring building projects.
- Experience using financial and budget statements.
- Specialist knowledge of electrical and fire safety regulations, and the application of health and safety legislation.
Desirable
- Previous experience within the NHS in an engineering role.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering services or equivalent relevant qualification.
- Recognised project management qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience of managing complex projects
- Postgraduate or diploma-level qualification, or equivalent
- Two-dimensional Computer Aided Design Level 2 City & Guilds qualification.
- IOSH or similar qualification, supported by continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Professional qualification, or working towards one, such as CIBSE or IET/IEE.
- NEBOSH National General Certificate or similar.
Skills, knowledge and competencies
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of national healthcare and NHS guidelines and relevant legislation
- Ability to produce professional written reports, with strong oral communication and influencing skills.
- Numeracy sufficient to calculate design solutions and prepare project cost reports.
- Highly developed project management skills demonstrated through successful project delivery.
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Advanced keyboard and CAD skills where there are narrow margins for error.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and present information clearly and coherently.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and keeping current with technology, engineering practice and legislation.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address
Warrington Hospital
Warrington
WA5 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)