Project Manager

NHS; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in North Wales is seeking a Project Manager to oversee capital construction projects. This role involves managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with NHS guidelines, and delivering projects within budget and on time. The ideal candidate has a degree in a construction discipline and extensive experience managing capital projects, especially in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Graduated in a construction-related field or equivalent.
• Experience in managing capital projects.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital construction projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure compliance with national and local requirements.
• Provide effective project management to meet specifications.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Competent IT use

Education

Degree in construction discipline

Membership of appropriate professional body

Job description

In support of the development of clinical services the Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board (BCUHB) have established an extensive capital programme amounting to £10 to £20million a year, split between All-Wales and discretionary capital, for the development of a range of new and refurbished facilities.We are now seeking to strengthen our in-house construction project management team to oversee the delivery of the capital expenditure programme.

Working within an area team (based in Wrexham) you will manage a number of capital construction projects, from inception to completion, to ensure they are successful in facilitating the development of services on behalf of the population of north Wales.

The role involves working with principal contractors, site operatives, Supervisors/Clerk of Works and construction related specialist consultants.

The role includes responsibility for the management and control of contracts, delegated project budgets and the issue of contract certificates and claims.

Main duties of the job

Support the Head of Capital in the day to day management and development of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board's (UHB)Capital Assets, providing in-house project management and supervision of capital schemes.

Ensure delegated capital projects are delivered in accordance with the UHB's policies and procedures and meet the defined project deliverables in relation to cost, time and quality.

Responsible for safe, efficient and economical design, the management of delegated multi stranded capital projects (concurrently) from inception to completion, the preparation and presentation of feasibility studies, the undertaking of all contract administration duties, and site supervision for UHB capital schemes.

Responsible for preparing proposals for agreement, project plans and ensuring all schemes are designed in accordance with national and statutory requirements.

Support the commissioning process for schemes.

Manage supervisors, contractors, professional construction consultants and outside agencies in the execution of works.

Provide specialist estates project advice to Directors, senior managers, other Estates staff and external contractors.

Responsible for maintaining and providing all record drawings and maintenance manuals for all UHB properties, for maintaining all technical and legislative information relating to Estates construction and design matters, as required.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description document for full details of duties and responsibilities which includes:

Participate in the delivery of delegated capital projects within the UHBs Estate Development, in accordance with NHS guidelines.

Provide effective project management to ensure that schemes are delivered to the required specification within the agreed cost and time limits. Ensure compliance with all national and local requirements, regulations, policies and guidance (for example NHS Wales Infrastructure Investment Guidance, BCUHB Procedure Manual for Managing Capital Projects (procedure manual), health and safety at work legislation, relevant guidance in respect of the design of hospital buildings, local, statutory and supply authority by-law).

Responsible for formulating the project brief, deciding on the extent of the project team, and selecting, vetting, and appointing where appropriate, and briefing professional Construction Consultant Practices as directed. Together with project monitoring and inspection of fee accounts in accordance with the terms of agreement and the UHBs procedure manual, Standing Orders (S.O.s) and Standing Financial Instructions (S.F.I.s).

Project lead and chair meetings in relation to projects, e.g. Project Progress meetings with contractors and hired consultants, and Commissioning Team meetings with users.

Liaise with Users to obtain project briefs and provide technical support, together with the preparation of costed option appraisals to support Business Cases for Capital Investment, and formulation of technical room data sheets for User approval.

Contribute to the preparation of business cases to support the Estate Strategy, in accordance with national and local guidance.

Liaise with UHB Departments to formulate scheme designs in accordance with national and local policies and guidance.

Ensure that all projects are delivered efficiently, within delegated budget, on time and to the required quality standard, and to undertake the management and control of all contractual issues, control financial budgets, issue of payment certificates and agree settlements of claims throughout the duration of the scheme.

Ensure that all projects are delivered efficiently, within delegated budget, on time and to the required quality standard, and to undertake the management and control of all contractual issues, control financial budgets, issue of payment certificates and agree settlements of claims throughout the duration of the scheme.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in construction discipline or approved equivalent qualification/experience.
• Sufficient post graduate work leading towards Corporate membership of a recognised professional institute (i.e. Chartered Registration).
• Membership of appropriate professional body (Chartered registration).
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Experience

• Extensive, proven experience of managing capital projects or other approved construction related environment.
• Proven ability in delivering large capital schemes to time, within budget and to user satisfaction.
• Experience in the design and specialised construction of hospital premises.

Skills

• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, highly complex information to a wide range of audiences, including senior and operational managers.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem solving and constructive negotiation skills.
• Competent use of IT and software packages pertinent to the post.
• Understand and comply with statutory responsibilities.
• Conversant with the use of site survey equipment for preparation of topographical and level surveys.

Knowledge

• Must have served a formal training associated with the construction industry or approved environment.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of building regulations, planning constraints, codes of practice, and contractual requirements.
• Knowledge of HTMs, HBNs, ESTATECODE etc.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to create good working relationships, professional approach, managerial abilities, friendly, motivated, confidant.
• Able to prioritise work schedules and to deliver under pressure.
• Ability to challenge data and make decisions.
• Able to communicate through the medium of Welsh.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.