Capital Projects Manager

Milton Keynes University Hospital; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Milton Keynes is hiring a Capital Projects Manager. This role involves managing capital projects to enhance facilities for patients and staff, leading project meetings, and providing expert advice on construction and budgeting. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree, project management experience in a healthcare setting, and strong knowledge of construction principles. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free refreshments

Flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

On-site nursery

Staff health and well-being program

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of construction and budgeting.
• Master's degree education.

Responsibilities

• Manage delegated Capital projects to improve environment for patients and staff.
• Lead project meetings and provide expert advice on costs.
• Develop operational plans linked to the Trust’s Estate Strategy.

Skills

Project management experience

Knowledge of construction

Budgeting

Planning

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Job description

Job overview

Capital Projects Manager

Department Estates

Band 7 £47, - £54, Per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Do you have project management experience within a healthcare setting? Do you have good knowledge of construction? Are you educated to master’s level and are good at budgeting and planning? #TeamMKUH are currently hiring a Capital Project Manager on a permanent basis.

Collaborating alongside the Head of Capital Projects, Purchasing and Supplying, Health and Safety and the wider Estates team, you will develop and implement capital management policy and procedures, provide specialist advice on sustainable and healthcare designs. Additionally, you will have directpostive project management responsibility for implementing the scheme on time and on budget.

Our ideal successful candidate will be able to respond quickly to emergencies, provide leadership, liaise with external partners, be able to interpret complex industrial legal documentation and be creative. Most importantly, you must adhere to our Trust values.

We care, We communicate, We collaborate, We contribute.

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Interview w/c 25 August

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the development of the Trust’s Capital Programme and manage a number of specific http projects to improve the environment for patients and staff.
• Commission and manage delegated Capital projects including work on business case development.
• Lead a number of project meetings (Steering Groups & Specialist Design Groups) linked to schemes within the programme and provide technical input into those Project Group meetings.
• Provide expert specialist and professional construction, programme and cost advice in relation to the projects undertaken and more generally throughout the Trust on behalf of the Head of Projects (Capital).
• Engage in formal proactive knowledge management processes to take successful practices from NHS…(continued) and non‑NHS agencies and utilise them in the development and implementation of the Capital programme.
• Work with Head of Projects (Capital) to develop and implement capital management policies and procedures for the department, provide specialist advice on sustainable design issues to healthcare designers and planners, and undertake audits on proposed designs to ensure they meet organisational requirements.
• Maintain an in‑depth and up‑to‑date knowledge of sustainable and health‑care related design issues سروִction.

Working for our organisation

Estates and Ancillary feel recognised and rewarded within their team, scoring 6.54 out of 10. We can offer a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and supportive. We listen to one another and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on‑site parking
• Free refreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On‑site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well‑being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on‑site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

• Assisting in the development of long‑term capital plans and procurement strategies that are ongoing and inter‑related.
• Developing an Operational Plan ցավ collectively for delivery of the approved development schemes linked to the Trust’s Estate Strategy, Master Plan and Integrated Business Plan.
• Utilising the Computer Aided Design packages to design, plan and develop appropriate improvement schemes.
• Being a key member of the Trust’s Estates Team, providing information, designs and organising improvement works.
• Playing an active role in drafting and implementing the Estates business plan to achieve Trust business and strategic goals.
• Analyzing complex issues involving the built environment, challenging assumptions and current practices, and contributing to the development of operational policies.
• Briefing specialist consultants and contractors, managing tender and construction processes – with internal clients and nominated external consultants, using appropriate methods.
• Assisting in the development and communication of multi‑stranded project, design, financial, contractual policies and information to Board Senior Managers and anthropers.
• Making judgments across a wide range of Estates Project issues, taking into account legislation, H&S, conflicting demands, finance, and expert advice on Estates matters (including projects and strategy) and formulating long‑term Estates development options.
• Advising on the appointment of independent consultants.
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• Being actively engaged in public consultation with patient groups in the design of buildings, including running design workshops and site/building inspections.
• Being actively involved in the development of operational policies for clinical departments for business cases.
• Managing delegated estates projects and equipment purchase budgets, procuring physical assets and consultant input, and developing long‑term working relationships with construction professionals.
• Conducting a range of Estates surveys and audits for various publications such as the annual Estates Strategy.
• Undertaking formal knowledge‑management activities to improve service delivery.
• Carrying out visits in allपछि weather and using PPE when working ఇండ time in service ducts andসূচ drains.
• Leading negotiations where high levels of mental effort are required for understanding conflicting views and requirements of various parties to the development, planning the delivery capital schemes, and dealing with project emergencies.
• Encouraging an imaginative approach to training and development within the appraisal system, including coaching and shadowing.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

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