About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Capital Projects Construction Manager to join our Estates Design & Technical Services (EDTS) team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated construction professional to lead the delivery of a varied portfolio of capital construction and infrastructure projects across the Trust estate. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across projects from feasibility, design and procurement through to construction, commissioning and handover.
You will lead multidisciplinary teams including Surveyors, Engineers and Trainees, while managing contractors, consultants and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within budget. This role offers the opportunity to influence the future development of healthcare environments that directly support patient care and staff wellbeing.
The post is based at St Mark's Hospital, Maidenhead, with travel across Berkshire Healthcare sites as required. Flexible working opportunities are available where service needs allow.
Main duties of the job
Lead the delivery of capital construction and infrastructure projects across the Trust estate.Manage projects through all RIBA stages from feasibility to commissioning and handover.Prepare feasibility studies, specifications, technical drawings, reports and cost estimates.Procure and manage contractors and consultants in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions.Administer JCT and other construction contracts and oversee project budgets and financial reporting.Ensure compliance with HTMs, HBNs, CDM Regulations, NHS guidance and statutory requirements.Act as Principal Designer where appropriate and support safe project delivery.Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, contractors and specialist advisors.Lead, supervise and support Surveyors, Engineers and Trainees within EDTS.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites
Job description Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
1. Degree level or equivalent experience and formal training in construction.
2. Professional registration or evidence working towards membership.
3. IOSH or equivalent accredited Certificate.
4. JCT Contract Management qualification or equivalent.
5. Experience of managing projects through inception, design and completion.
6. 5 years experience of design and building projects or 5 years experience of construction contract management.
7. Car driver with access to car.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: John Ross on 07766 160568 or email [email protected], who'll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training Essential
Degree level or equivalent experience and formal training in construction. Professional registration or evidence working towards membership IOSH or equivalent accredited Certificate JCT Contract Management qualification or equivalent
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Evidence of continuous personal development
Previous Experience Essential
Experience of managing projects through inception, design and completion 5 years' experience of design and building projects or 5 years' experience of constructioncontract management
Desirable
Previous work in healthcare
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential
Professional and technical knowledge of relevant IT systems, building, construction and engineering services Ability to lead, direct and motivate a team Strong planning and organisation skills Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people at varying levels of organisations Aptitude for training and development Team Player Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work
Desirable
Knowledge of NBS An understanding of the NHS and its values Strong customer focus Financial and budgetary experience Good analytical skills
Additional Requirements Essential
Car driver with access to car
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 Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address St Marks Hospital, 112 St Marks Road
Maidenhead
SL6 6DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)