Deputy Head of Estates Capital Projects

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager for its Estates Capital Projects team. This role offers a unique chance to shape the future of healthcare facilities and make a significant impact across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in capital construction projects within healthcare environments, alongside strong leadership and financial skills. Collaborating with senior stakeholders, you will drive projects that enhance patient care and contribute to a legacy of excellence. If you are passionate about transforming ideas into reality in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Development

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Programs

Staff Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Schemes

Season Ticket Loan

Membership Options for Onsite Leisure Facilities

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge through a degree and managerial experience.
• 5+ years in Senior Management in Healthcare Capital Projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Capital Project Team and oversee the capital programme.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on project schemes and manage procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Engineering or Building Related Subjects

Postgraduate Courses Equivalent to Masters Degree

Membership of Professional Institution

Job description

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Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

Are you a dynamic and motivated leader with a proven background in construction within the NHS, healthcare, or a related sector? We are seeking an exceptional Senior Manager to join our Estates Capital Projects team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our built environment and make a tangible difference across Trust sites.

As the Deputy to the Head of Estates Capital Projects, you will play a pivotal role, working full-time on-site and reporting directly to the Head of Estates Capital Projects. Your extensive experience in delivering capital construction projects within healthcare environments will set you apart, alongside your excellent financial acumen, communication skills, and ability to lead and manage a team effectively.

In return, you'll have the chance to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and contribute to significant projects that leave a lasting legacy. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about transforming ideas into reality, this could be the perfect role for you.

Main duties of the job

• Provide leadership and management for the Capital Project Team, collaborating with senior managers within the Directorate to oversee the capital programme and assist in addressing the Estates Backlog projects across all Trust sites.
• Partner with Trust stakeholders to develop project schemes, while managing procurement processes, supervising design teams, and ensuring accountability for financial performance, project timelines, quality delivery, and the development of business cases.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

Person specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential criteria

• Professional Knowledge acquired through a degree or equivalent and specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate courses and experience to Masters Degree equivalent Plus an in depth managerial, financial, and strategic knowledge;
• Degree in Engineering, Building Related Subjects;
• Full Membership of Professional Institution or min 5 years Senior Management experience in Healthcare Capital Project works.

Desirable criteria

• Management Qualifications

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.