Project Manager (Capital Development)

Job overview

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 Ysbyty Gwynedd) 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.

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

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 UHB’s 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 UHB’s 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.

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.