Description
Shape the future of our estate and help create safe, high-quality environments for patients, colleagues and communities. As Head of Estates Capital Projects, you will lead the strategic planning and delivery of a diverse capital programme across our Trust sites, with projects ranging from £5,000 to more than £20 million.
Reporting to the Director of Estates and Facilities, you will lead the Estates Capital Projects team and oversee projects from early planning and business case development through to delivery and handover.
This is a senior and influential role where collaboration is key. Working with clinical and operational leaders, finance teams, contractors and specialist partners, you will ensure our investment delivers lasting value. You will provide trusted professional advice, champion high standards and ensure projects meet relevant HTM, HBN, infection prevention, building and health and safety requirements.
Main duties of the job:
- Lead and develop the Estates Capital Projects team across Trust sites.
- Provide strategic leadership for the Trust's capital programme, from planning and feasibility through to delivery and handover.
- Lead projects ranging from £5,000 to more than £20 million, ensuring successful delivery against time, cost and quality.
- Manage annual capital budgets exceeding £20 million, including forecasting and financial reporting.
- Provide expert technical advice on estates construction and capital development.
- Lead business cases, options appraisals and investment proposals with clinical, operational and corporate teams.
- Ensure projects meet IPC, HTM, HBN, building, fire and health and safety requirements.
- Lead procurement, tendering, contract management and external specialist appointments.
- Build strong relationships with senior leaders, clinical teams, contractors and external partners.
- Support Trust-wide estates strategy, master planning and sustainability, deputising for the Director of Estates and Facilities when required.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.