This senior post leads the estate development function at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, giving expert technical advice across the organisation. The postholder oversees capital and minor works schemes, the use of space and land and property matters, working closely with clinical and non-clinical leaders. The role carries line management of internal and contractor teams, with budget and programme responsibility. Fit will rest on postgraduate study in project management or construction and membership of a recognised professional institution.
What the job involves
- Lead the estate and capital development agenda
- Oversee and manage delivery of all capital schemes
- Oversee and manage minor works schemes
- Manage the use of space within the organisation
- Oversee land and property matters
- Provide senior leadership and technical advice on estate development across the organisation
- Build key relationships with clinical and non-clinical team leaders
- Influence and support the Trust to improve services in a clear and sustainable manner
Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree or masters in project management or construction, or equivalent
- Membership of a recognised institution such as RICS, RIBA, APM or CIBSE, with evidence of CPD
Experience
- Demonstrable senior, managerial experience in a similar role on projects
- Managing and delivering capital schemes
- Effective management of programmes and budgets
- Managing internal and contractor teams
- Proven line management experience
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of construction legislation, including planning and compliance
- Practical understanding of renewables, sustainable construction and BREEAM
- In-depth knowledge of managerial, health and safety and financial aspects of capital management
- Negotiation and leadership skills
- Ability to give expert advice to senior managers and clinicians
- Written, verbal and electronic communication and report writing
Other
- Highly customer focused
- Problem-solving with a flexible, collaborative approach
- Motivating others and building relationships
Nice to have
- IT skills in CAD, Microsoft Office including Project, AutoCAD and BIM
- Working knowledge of HTMs, HBNs and NHS guidance, and previous NHS knowledge
- NEC4 and other contractual arrangements
- RIBA Plan of Work
- Experience of refurbishing or constructing NHS buildings
- Experience of estates property management and space utilisation
- NEBOSH certificate or construction safety qualification
- PRINCE2 or MSP, and experience of working with a Project Management Office