Contracts Manager

Job summary

As Contracts Manager working for Strategic Estates, you will be the key link between the Principal Supply Chain Partner delivering the new Emergency Department & Critical Care unit for Dorset County Hospital and the DCH Foundation Trust stakeholders. You will support the delivery of the scheme through project management of Trust-side works needed alongside the main works, site supervision of the main works, risk identification and mitigation, contract administration, and handover to operational teams.

Working closely with colleagues in Estates & Facilities, you will ensure smooth handovers and synchronization with works undertaken by others.

Main duties of the job

• To be the technical and contractual specialist for the Strategic Estates team.
• To provide effective leadership and management of design teams and other consultants engaged for project delivery.
• To develop and interpret complex client briefs, applying knowledge, experience, approved codes of practice, Health Technical Memoranda, and Health Building Notes to ensure statutory compliance.
• To ensure engagement of relevant service leads or clinicians throughout the project.
• See Job Description attached for the full list.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and on the culture our staff work in. We strive to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and nurture an environment where people can thrive. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, and thriving communities.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Details

Date posted: 23 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 405-25-AC258TDP

Job location: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the delivery of large capital schemes from inception to completion, including concepting, detailed design, procurement, project management, site supervision, contract administration, and handover. The role involves working efficiently with a high degree of financial awareness. The post holder will assume formal responsibility within the NEC contract suite as Works Supervisor, ensuring construction follows the contracted Works Information. Contract mechanisms will be utilized to overcome blockages, with escalation within agreed criteria and processes. The role also involves leading on smaller capital projects.

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