About this role
Job summary
The Trust is looking for a dynamic forward thinking Capital Projects Estates Officer role to undertake the delivery and project management of capital estates schemes from minor works values through to multi-million-pound projects. This includes all schemes within the Trust's Capital Programme, and that schemes are completed on time, within budget and to the right quality to meet the Trusts needs and objectives.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist advice for all building aspects of projects undertaken by the Estates & Facilities Directorate. This will include confirmation of project feasibility, production of detailed design drawings and specifications, procurement including preparation of contract documentation, control of the contractor day to day throughout the construction, commissioning and evaluation. Also, to provide building advice and briefing information to facilitate the implementation of projects managed by external design consultants.
The post holder will provide specialist building advice, to ensure Estates records are up to date, both to inform the operational estates team in their day-to-day activity, and to ensure effective co-ordination between operational and design issues, in the management of the Trust estate.
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
To ensure that all projects, ranging from minor works to multi-million-pound schemes, including all schemes in the Trusts capital programme, are completed on time, within budget and meet the Trusts objectives.The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist advice for all building aspects of projects undertaken by the Estates & Facilities Directorate. This will include confirmation of project feasibility, production of detailed design drawings and specifications, procurement including preparation of contract documentation, control of the contractor day to day throughout the construction, commissioningand evaluation. Also, to provide building advice and briefing information to facilitate the implementation of projects managed by external design consultants. The post holder will provide specialist building advice, to ensure Estates records are up to date, both to inform the operational estates team in their day-to-day activity, and to ensure effective co-ordination between operational and design issues, in the management of the Trust estate.
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Person Specification
Experience Essential
significant, demonstrable post qualification experience in building design Demonstrable practical experience in the use of Computer Aided Design Systems
Desirable
Previous experience within an NHS or Healthcare environment use of computer software systems for drawing, project management or digital estates management systems, such as Invida, MICAD, etc.
Qualifications Essential
Degree in a building surveying / Architectural background or equivalent relevant professional experience. Two-dimensional Computer Aided Design level 2 City and Guilds Qualification. Health & Safety Qualification
Desirable
Project Management Qualification to have or be studying towards a professional qualification such as CIOB, RICS, RIBA, IFM, etc NEBOSH Qualification or equally approved
Skills Essential
To have highly developed project management skills Knowledge of current contract and tendering procedures and practical experience to procure projects. Current up to date knowledge of Building Regulations, Fire Safety Regulations, Building Safety Act and Planning Legislation.
Desirable
To have experience and knowledge of Computer Aided Estates & Facilities Management Systems such as Invida, MICAD, etc.
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 Hospital
WA51QG
WA5 1GQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)