Head of Capital Projects (Transformation) in Southport

To support the Director of Estates & Facilities and Assistant Director of Capital Projects by providing technical advice with the development of complex Capital projects business cases, operational development proposals, presentations, and draft papers for committee level meetings. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of the capital project management relating to the Trust estate across all Trust sites. The maintenance and repair of all building fabric, utilities, engineering services and assist with Fire Compliance across the Trust, using the best possible business and working practices ensuring compliance in all statutory and mandatory areas of estate management whilst managing risk in line with the Trust's risk management policy.

Main duties & responsibilities:

• The post holder will have responsibility for Managing the Capital Department - to ensure that all Engineering, building services and equipment provided by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are compliant with statutory requirements and maintained in a safe and reliable condition.
• Manage, lead, and track a programme of highly complex and specialist Capital Projects for delivery, from project briefing through to completion of works on site to the Assistant Director of Capital Projects.
• Develop and prepare regular statistical management reports on Engineering services, risk, performance using where necessary CAD computer software or Microsoft Visio to create detailed technical drawings to ensure daily performance against SLA's (service Level agreements) and KPI's (Key Performance Indicators).
• Lead audits as required and participate in review of standards and performance.
• Responsible for producing and implementing departmental procedures, proposes policies and changes to the department. These changes may impact upon other services within the Trust so the postholder will need to organise and participate in multi-stakeholder meetings to ensure continuity of service is maintained.

Qualifications:

• Essential: Degree or equivalent, or professional qualification, in relevant areas, and or demonstrable and equivalent experience in relevant areas. Membership of a Professional Institution e.g.: - IEE; IET; I.MechE; CIBSE; IHEEM; CIOB; RICS; RIB. Engineering Council Registered Professional Engineer (IEng) or equivalent. Professional registration and knowledge acquired through post graduate course or experience to masters level knowledge.
• Desirable: Master's degree or equivalent experience in Leadership & Management or Technical.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Essential: Up to date knowledge of monitoring and promoting health & safety in the workplace. Sound working knowledge of Management Information Systems and Compliance & Quality Assurance Systems. Relevant management and operational experience in a health service or an equivalent operational area. Professional background including specialist knowledge in one or more of the following areas for at least 5 years: Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management OR an equivalent level of experience with a minimum of 5 years' experience delivering capital schemes within the NHS. Managing multi-disciplinary relationships with stakeholders in a relevant organisational setting. Demonstrate a track record of managing large scale and complex public sector redevelopment programmes of £18m and above. Demonstrable experience utilising standard forms of contracts used in building and engineering capital works contracts including P21+, P22 and other healthcare frameworks. Knowledge of NHS procedures for the management of the estate, engineering, Fire, and Health & Safety legislation.

Skills:

• Essential: Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, CAFM and or presentation of software to an advanced computer operator level. Ability to engender confidence and influence behaviour by collaborative persuasion. Ability to communicate with both junior and senior members of the Trust. Ability to communicate highly complex information widely with a range of stakeholders on Facilities Management issues. Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of interpreting and evaluating complex, multi-faceted information; ability to summarise complex information; ability to make judgements and advise on the best course of action. Ability to prepare business administration documentation such as business cases, etc. Advanced computer and typing skills for writing technical reports and using computer software such as CAD software (Computer Aided Design). Excellent written, spoken, and listening skills, that enables the post holder to carry out the role effectively.

Other:

• Essential: Sitting, standing and walking/frequent light effort for several short periods. Light physical effort carrying surveying equipment etc. Frequent requirement for concentration on predictable day to day tasks and repairs. Frequent requirement for concentration on unpredictable tasks and repairs during breakdowns etc. Frequent use of computers to manipulate information in spreadsheets and databases to produce reports. Frequent high levels of concentration on design concepts and drawings. Frequent indirect exposure to distressing situations e.g., working in ITU, Theatres and other Clinical Areas where distressing or emotional situations may occur. Frequent direct exposure to distressing situations during staff grievance/disciplinary issues; absence management including return to work interviews and staff appraisals. Strong, participative, and supportive management style. Self-belief, awareness, and management qualities. Evidence of team working. Political awareness and diplomacy. Occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions e.g. Hot dirty ducts. Occasional exposure to inclement and adverse weather conditions. Occasional exposure to highly unpleasant conditions e.g. sewerage leaks and pest infestation.