Capital Planning Project Manager in Swansea

Swansea Bay University Health Board is responsible for delivering integrated healthcare for South Wales and provides tertiary, acute, intermediate, mental health, community and primary care services on a large scale to the population of Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and beyond.

The post holder will operate as an integral member of the capital planning team, focusing on delivery of engineering related schemes associated with Targeted Estates Fund (TEF) and capital projects with Welsh Government and discretionary funding. The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating the briefing process within the Health Board and with the design team (internal and external), including appointment of external team members. The post holder will ensure that auditable procedures and records are kept of all relevant projects.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for managing projects on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Assistant Director of Capital Planning (Finance). The post holder will ensure that all work is planned, resources are made available, and work is carried out and developed consistent with the principles of the NEC form of Contract. They will produce timely reports, briefings and other communications internally and externally, on the project(s) and/or programme(s) as appropriate. The post holder will assist the capital team leads in developing future plans associated to the health board's infrastructure.

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

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Person Specification

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent in a Building/Engineering discipline, plus specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate course and experience to Masters.
• Evidence of post qualification learning and continual professional development.
• Knowledge of HBNs and HTMs (and ability to use these as appropriate).
• Principles of contract management.
• Membership of professional construction/engineering body e.g. RIBA, MRICS, MCIBSE, MCIOB, MIET, MIHEEM, MIMechE.
• Knowledge of financial accounting, business planning and financial forecasting skills.
• Knowledge of the suite of NEC form of contracts.
• Significant construction Project Management experience, working on major complex projects.
• Proven track record of successful delivery of major capital projects.
• Experience of arranging and Chairing a variety of meetings with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records to comply with Governance/Audit requirements.
• Experience of leading/participation in complex change management.
• Experience in Managing major NHS Capital Projects.
• Practical experience of NBS.
• Experience in managing projects in a 'live' Hospital environment.
• Good practical knowledge of the NHS.
• PRINCE2 Foundation Practitioner qualification or equivalent experience.
• AutoCAD design experience or equivalent experience.
• Principles of design within the NHS.
• Experience of capital planning, ideally within the NHS.

Aptitude and Abilities

• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook and Teams.
• Highly motivated, dynamic individual.
• Leadership skills.
• Evidence of skills and ability to influence and negotiate with key stakeholders both within and outside the HB.
• "Can do" attitude.
• Able to work to professional codes of conduct.
• Customer focused. Desire to make a difference.
• Effective communication with a wide range of professional staff and managers at all levels.
• Efficient and effective. Literate and numerate.
• Team leader/player.
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Other

• Ability to travel within geographical area.
• Commitment to working the hours to fulfil the job including flexibility of working where required.

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.