Main duties of the job

Support the Head of Capital in the day to day management and development of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Boards (UHB) Capital Assets, providing in-house project management and supervision of capital schemes.

Ensure delegated capital projects are delivered in accordance with the UHBs 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.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main 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

Essential criteria

  • Degree in construction discipline or approved equivalent qualification/experience.
  • post graduate work leading towards Corporate membership of a recognised professional institute (i.e. Chartered Registration).

    • Desirable criteria

  • Masters degree.
  • Membership of appropriate professional body (Chartered registration).
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Extensive, proven experience of managing capital projects or other approved construction related environment.
  • Proven ability in delivering large capital schemes to time, within budget and to user satisfaction.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience in the design and specialised construction of hospital premises.

    • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, highly complex information to a wide range of audiences, including senior and operational managers.
  • Demonstrate analytical and problem solving and constructive negotiation skills.
  • Competent use of IT and software packages pertinent to the post.
  • Understand and comply with statutory responsibilities.
  • Conversant with the use of site survey equipment for preparation of topographical and level surveys.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Presentation skills.

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Must have served a formal training associated with the construction industry or approved environment.
  • Able to demonstrate knowledge of building regulations, planning constraints, codes of practice, and contractual requirements.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Knowledge of HTMs, HBNs, ESTATECODE etc.

    • Personal Qualities

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to create good working relationships, professional approach, managerial abilities, friendly, motivated, confidant.
  • Able to prioritise work schedules and to deliver under pressure
  • Ability to challenge data and make decisions.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Able to communicate through the medium of Welsh.

    • Other

    Essential criteria

  • Flexible approach to work to meet service needs.
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

    Employer certification / accreditation badges

    Applicant requirements

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    Welsh language skills are desirable