Building Project Officer - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom - Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

2 Urgent Positions to fill - Hybrid Remote (base of ops is dudley trust HQ) Can be based anywhere in the black country and work out of upto 70 locations to suit or agree to attend regular meetings at trust HQ

Job overview
There are two vacancies available for this post. Both are 37.5 hours per week.

The post holder will be responsible for specific allocated projects within the Estates Annual Capital Programme across the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The post sits within the wider Estates and Facilities department and may also support the operational estates service as required.

The post holder will be directed by the Capital Projects Manager who has responsibility for the delivery of projects within the annual capital programme.

Main duties of the job

Produce feasibility plans and cost estimates to support strategic and estate development planning
Project manage all phases of approved capital schemes from inception to completion to provide optimum solutions and best value under the direction of the Capital Projects or Capital Property Manager.
Liaise with Trust Managers and user groups to ensure that the clinical and operational requirements of capital schemes are incorporated.
Consult, obtain sign off and incorporate advice from other Trust departments including Infection Control, LSMS and IT etc.
Produce drawings, plans and specifications for review and tender, where necessary

Working for our organisation

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.

Some of our Benefits - NHS Benefits - including best in class pension scheme, sick pay (6m full 6m 1/2 pay) salary sacrifice tax efficient car lease schemes and many more

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Liaise with external consultant and design team members to communicate the requirements of the brief and provide feedback from user groups and other stakeholders, where necessary.
Consult with operational estates colleagues to ensure that ongoing maintenance is considered in all capital schemes. Ensuring that there is an exchange of estates related information between capital and operational staff, to maximise effective working.
To provide specialist advice to the Trust Executive, clinical and divisional directors and managers, and others on building, engineering and grounds issues.
Liaising with external bodies to the Trust including local and statutory authorities, other NHS trusts, NHS Property Services and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), & Integrated Care Boards (ICB's).
Manage stakeholders' expectations and resolve conflicts such as demands in terms of resources and priorities, seeking amicable solutions as the scheme progresses.
To visit sites during project works as required. This includes regularly inspecting progress and quality of construction related activities, including visiting building sites which can often produce hazardous and challenging environmental conditions.
Represent the Estates and Facilities services internally and externally at appropriate working and operational groups on Capital Schemes.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

Level 6 Qualification in Building Construction, Engineering or Project Management.
Qualification or experience in the use of AutoCAD
Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable criteria

Member of a relevant professional institution (RICS, CIBSE, RIBA)
Degree in recognised building qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of onsite supervision (preferably in an NHS environment)
Proficiency in procurement and management of design consultants and main contractors
Track record of meeting project time and cost targets
Experience in contract administration

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in NHS estates
Experience in Project Management

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Technical knowledge of building design and construction
Familiarity with Health and Safety regulations including CDM
Understanding of construction contracts and procurement options
Understanding of Building Regulations

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of specific healthcare guidance e.g. HTMs and HBNs

Skills/Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

Ability to produce and effectively manage construction budgets and programmes
Ability to project manage the design, procurement and construction phases of new builds, maintenance and refurbishment projects
Able to work on several projects simultaneously
Maintain accurate records and produce progress reports
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, consultant and contractors on all levels

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£33,706.00-£40,588.00 per year

Benefits: