Senior Estates Design Officer (Electrical) - Projects

NHS; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Newport is seeking a highly motivated Senior Estates Design Officer (Electrical). This role involves developing and managing health board capital projects. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and significant experience in the construction industry. Proficiency in CAD/BIM is essential, alongside strong project management skills. The position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working

Paid mandatory training

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Degree in a building/architectural discipline and significant post qualification experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and BIM.
• Experience in Building/Engineering professions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Health Board Capital projects.
• Liaise with contractors, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Produce technical drawings using CAD/BIM.

Skills

Project management

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

CAD/BIM proficiency

Welsh language skills

Education

Degree in Building/Architectural discipline

Management / supervisory qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to work within the Estates & Facilities Division and as such we are looking to appoint a highly motivated and conscientious individual to work as a Senior Estates Design Officer (Electrical).

The post Holder will be required to develop, design and manage schemesfrom inception/feasibility through to post project evaluation. The post holder should also possess the skills and ability for the day-to-daymanagement of external multi-disciplinary consultancy teams from within the construction industry as required and making judgements on a wide range of complex estate issues, including design issues taking into account legislation and conflicting demands.

The post holder will be expected to work on a wide range of Capital schemes from medium size to multi pound developments for the Health Board, additionally, there will be a requirement to assist other Capital Estate Design Officers in an advisory role.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To develop, plan and day to day management of Health Board Capital projects, liaising with contractors, stakeholders and suppliers in order to meet project requirements, budget limits and time frame deadlines.

To be proficient in the use of CAD/BIM to produce technical drawings as well as other packages.

To manage or to actively participate or assist in, the development of Outline & Full business cases, working in conjunction with other Health Project Teams, which demonstrate improvements in quality and effectiveness of departmental patient services and are consistent with the Health Boards Estates Strategy and to provide specialist technical knowledge and respond to technical scrutiny questions from WelshGovernment.

To authorise official orders to main contractors, external professional consultants. Check invoices for payments in compliance with the Health Boards Standing Financial Instructions. Negotiate settlement of Capital Project final accounts, to ensure compliance for audit purposes.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• A degree in a Building/Architectural discipline with significant post qualification experience. OR Professional knowledge equivalent to degree level gained in a Electricall/Building discipline or a demonstrable record of work experience and achievement gained within the Construction Industry.
• A recognised management / supervisory qualification, or a proven record of equivalent experience and knowledge Evidence of continuing professional development
• Specialist knowledge acquired through courses and or experience
• Working towards Chartered status
• Proficient in the use of Auto Cad and BIM

Experience

• Experience in Building/Engineering Professions
• Appropriate work experience within the industry
• Freedom to act to their own ability and on behalf of the Health Board
• Working within the NHS
• Project management of schemes within the Healthcare environment

Aptitiude and Abilities, Skills

• Ability to work under pressure
• Preparation of reports
• Able to contribute in a team environment
• Ability to speak Welsh

Personal Qualities

• Available for out of hours working
• Able to travel to all sites within ABUHB
• Freedom to act to their own ability and on behalf of the Health Board
• Self motivated
• Ability to get on with people

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.

Asst Head of Estate, Capital & Property Management