Capital Project Manager 

Location: Dorchester 

Parking: Not Specified 

Job Type: Temporary 

Duration of booking: Ongoing temporary role. 

Proposed start date: ASAP

Sector: Healthcare 

Base: Healthcare based

Band: 8A

Pay Rates: 

£23.40-£26.40 paye per hour

£26.20-£29.60 paye inclusive of holiday pay

£29.80-£33.70 umbrella per hour

All the above rates are dependent on skill and experience.

Working Days and Hours: Monday-Friday

Remote working option: Not Specified

Travelling for work purposes: Not Specified

Job Purpose 

Working in the Capital Planning Department which forms part of Estates and Facilities: Responsible for delivery  of  minor  and  major  capital  schemes.  Working with  the  estates operational team to ensure standards of installation and design are met.

Duties 

• Act as lead specialist for mechanical and electrical design within the Trust project team. 
• Requirement to liaise effectively with colleagues in Estates, Finance, Planning and Operations up to Board level with regard to the delivery of Capital Projects ensuring all standards are met.     
• Analyse highly complex technical problems logically and generate innovative solutions.
• Provide project management services to ensure the needs and expectations of all stakeholders. This will include formulating long term strategic plans for the delivery of the Trust Capital Programme. 
• Responsible for design and construction teams. 
• Responsible for interpreting construction contract law legislative, building regulations and other requirements on estates and capital development.
• Interpretation and action of NHS Estates system for capital development “Concode” and HM Treasury codes of practice. 
• Chair and lead both internal trust meetings and external meetings with consultants and contractors. 
• Undertake design works on in-house developed schemes and check external contractors proposals on projects. 
• Support and mentor peers and junior staff as required. 
• Delegate and prioritise work load, chair and participate in meetings and negotiate/communicate sufficiently.
• Regular taking and transcribing formal minutes
• Communicates Construction information technical and financial with fellow professionals in the construction field.   High-level negotiation with contractors and consultants. 
• Involvement in litigation, financial disputes and disciplinary issues.
• Dealing with sensitive and contentious issues with heads of departments and staff.
• Involvement in grievance and discipline procedures. 
• Involvement in appraisals and interviews.  
• Deputise for the Head of Capital Planning in periods of absence.  This will involve the managing of staff.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Masters Degree in Engineering Building Services related subject or equivalent experience.
• Management qualification NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent)
• Technical knowledge of Estates Services (i.e. Electrical, Mechanical and Building), including legislation. 
• Leadership skills 
• 2 years project management experience
• Meet deadlines which achieve a balance between time, cost and quality
• Computer literate – use of electronic drawing systems, AutoCAD Surveying buildings and services
• Able to create numerical and written reports 
• Car driver/owner

Questions

Do you have experience working as a Capital Project Manager in the NHS or Healthcare?

Do you have experience working as a Capital Project Manager?

Do you have experience and Technical knowledge of Estates Services?

Are you looking for temporary work? 

Do you meet the criteria above and are available to start immediately?