Healthcare Estates Capital Projects Manager

We are currently supporting Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in the appointment of a capable Estates professional, who has a qualified background in construction, engineering or architecture.

This person will support the Strategic Estates Programme Manager in the delivery of major capital schemes from inception to completion, including design, project management, contract administration and site supervision. Responsible for supervising the construction stage of projects. Will lead on smaller capital projects within the strategic team to enable major projects to commence. Complying with and ensuring contracts comply with site rules and policies and that project elements are communicated with the correct teams at the correct times.

Provide technical oversight during design and construction phases, ensuring alignment with HTM, HBN, and statutory building regulations. Form project teams containing key members of staff relevant to the project to enable staff to influence the project development plans. Support and occasionally lead the development of Project Business Cases.

Ability to carry out capital project feasibility, design, specification and management of schemes in a multi-discipline environment from initial concept to completion with the preparation of necessary documentation for all stages of the capital process. To include feasibility, project brief, scheme estimates and costs, CAD drawings, specifications and schedules of work, outline and detailed design, planning and building regulation applications, tender documentation, contracts, construction, on- site supervision, commissioning, acceptance of works and post project evaluation.

Person Specification/Knowledge and Experience:

• Proven track record of delivering Capital Construction project planning, implementation and completion within a public sector client/environment;
• Demonstrable experience of applying current legislation and regulations in the construction industry including Construction Design Management Regulations;
• Experience of administering construction contracts (e.g. NEC Engineering and Construction Contracts);
• Degree and post-graduate qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience;
• Corporate membership of a construction-related institute or body e.g. RIBA, RICS, CIOB.

If you are looking to apply via this advert it would be helpful if you could submit a brief cover note on your application detailing your experience in line with the above criteria.