About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL).
Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting a full-time Capital Project Manager to lead and support the delivery of capital projects across the Trust, ensuring they meet key objectives and support our overall strategic plans
You'll have responsibility for the design, development and delivery of complex projects across our sites, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to the highest standards. From modernising healthcare facilities and ensuring compliance with NHS and statutory regulations, to driving innovation in sustainable design, this role offers both challenge and reward in equal measure.
This is more than a project management role - it's a chance to influence the future of patient care by creating safe, effective and inspiring spaces. If you are ambitious, resilient and driven by the opportunity to improve NHS environments, we would love to hear from you.
About us
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.
Employee Benefits:
Generous NHS pension scheme NHS terms of service and annual leave Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more
Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" schools, it's a great place to live and work.
Job description Job responsibilities
Fulfil the role of Capital Project Manager for a number of assigned projects in line with financial limits, providing project delivery for designated schemes to ensure the successful completion of the project brief to time, cost and quality and in accordance with HTMs, HBNs and all other mandatory/statutory requirements.
Assist the Senior Project Managers and other team members in the day-to-day management and administration of large/complex projects, from conception to completion of the work on site. Carry out regular accompanied planned and unaccompanied ad-hoc site inspections and check, appraise and comment to the Lead Consultant on rate of progress, standard of workmanship, compliance with specification and contractor administration. Similarly, appraise health & safety on site.
Appoint and manage a multidisciplined team to include line managing the Project teams as well as appointing external contractors and consultants, monitoring their performance on the project.
Maintain project cost planning and cost control procedures to ensure a clear, balanced cost framework within which to produce and deliver a successful design and to ensure that the agreed budget is the maximum limit of expenditure.
Experience & Qualifications HNC/Degree or equivalent qualification in a Building Services, Building or related field. and Project Management Qualification or equivalent experienceDesign knowledge /experience or must be prepared to train in this field.
Extensive experience in Building Services maintenance, building maintenance and/or design and minor installation works in the construction industry or Healthcare
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required Essential
HNC/Degree or equivalent examined qualification in a Building Services, Building or related field. and Project Management Qualification or equivalent experience Design knowledge /experience or must be prepared to train in this field. Experience in CAD Packages
Desirable
Membership of a recognised professional organisation NEEBOSH General Certificate Knowledge of Building Regs and understanding of statutory and legal processes in respect to site developments or acquire training within agreed period of time. Relevant CPD
Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential
Extensive experience of Building Services maintenance, building maintenance and/or design and minor installation works in construction industry or Healthcare Considerable previous experience in the engineering and/or building construction industry including site supervision of contractors, working to complex programmes and delivery schedules
Desirable
Knowledge of HBN/HTM, asbestos regulations and Approved Codes of Practice etc Experience of managing directly employed labour and contractors in the delivery of (a) carrying out minor projects (b)a reactive maintenance provision, (c) a planned maintenance provision, or (d) a combined service provision. Project Management experience
Values and behaviours Essential
Patients First Always Improving Working Together
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 UHS Estates Limited
Address Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)