Assistant Capital Project Manager
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West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.
Job overview
The Capital Projects Team has an opportunity for a Band 6 Assistant Capital Projects Manager on a 12 Months Secondment to support the delivery of a diverse range of complex and technical projects across the London Estate. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team and assist in the management of capital, site infrastructure, repair, upgrade projects within clinical and non-clinical environment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be technically qualified and experienced in project management with the desire to be involved in design development and improvement of building services infrastructure and fabric; they will be flexible, approachable, and a good communicator; they will be someone who wants to develop themselves in this challenging but rewarding role.
This is post would be suitable for a motivated and professional individual with a proven track record of delivering at pace with an exceptional eye for detail, willing to learn and with strong interpersonal and team working skills.
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HND/HNC/BTEC in engineering/construction/surveying/architectural/building field
- Professional technical qualification or equivalent experience
- Certified Project Management qualification
- Prince2 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Surveyor, Engineer/Architect
Experience
Essential criteria
- Project management experience.
- Either Mechanical, Electrical experience.
- Expertise and experience in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously with multiple clients
- Effective financial control
- Project planning and management
Desirable criteria
- Experience in managing capital schemes within NHS or Local Authority
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Working knowledge of CDM and H&S regulations
- Working knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract
Desirable criteria
- Contract Law (construction), CIM, CONCODE knowledge
Skills
Essential criteria
- Verbal and Written
- Ability to think strategically
- Ability to manage client meetings within complex organisations
- Managing design teams
- Respond constructively to conflict
- Able to deliver effective problem solving solutions
- Positive approach to change Influencing skills
Desirable criteria
- CAD & or computerised project management software.
As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.
We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to West London NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment checks which can take between 4-8 weeks . After which your information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR ).
Please ensure you include email addresses for your referees which MUST be at supervisory or managerial capacity covering the last 3 years of employment to date to avoid delay in the recruitment process.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Documents to download
- Candidate Pack (PDF, 880.3KB)