CLERK OF WORKS/CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We deliver specialist services in the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Wandsworth and Richmond.

We are committed to provide a high quality and specialist care to our service users and we are recognised for our care and treatment we provide. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good'.

We launched our five-year strategy, Aiming High; Changing Lives in 2021 together with Our Care Improvement System as our quality management system methodology to make a positive impact on patient care, outcomes and staff experience. By joining SLaM, all staff will get the opportunity to be part of this exciting improvement journey supported with learning and development to harness everyone's potential as change makers.

The trust recognises the unique and valuable contribution that people with lived experience of mental illness can bring to a role. We therefore welcome applications from people with lived experience and consider them as an asset to the Trust.

Our Values

We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values and our promise to be caring, kind, polite, prompt, honest, listen and do what I say I'm going to do is at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll be part of something special.

As a Trust we are happy to talk flexible working.

Job overview

The role of the Clerk of works/ Capital Project manager will require the individual to be thoroughly conversant with production drawings, Specification, Schedules, and other relevant documents concerning each project they have been asked to oversee. Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts including full service and Design and Build.

Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts including full service and Design and Build. Check on a regular basis that work is being undertaken in accordance with production drawings, specifications, schedules etc. and such work is being undertaken in accordance with the condition of the contract and relevant codes of practice within the above role such Health and Safety issues are to be considered and co-ordinate method statements with the contractor before such work commence

Main duties of the job

Assist the Head of Capital Projects and Property in the development of the Trust's Capital Program and manage specific projects in order to implement the program to improve the environment for patients and staff.

Commission and Project Manage Capital projects including major revenue projects, including work on business case development.

Provide technical representation at Project Meetings (Steering Groups & Specialist Design Groups) linked to capital schemes and other schemes within the program. Provide the technical input into the Project Group meetings.

Provide expert specialist and professional construction and Facilities Projects advice to in relation to the projects undertaken and more generally throughout the Trust on behalf of the Head of Estates.

`Work with the Head of Capital Projects and Property to develop and implement long term Capital plans and procurement strategies/procedures for the department. Provide specialist advice on sustainable design issues to healthcare designers and planners. Undertake audits on proposed designs, to ensure they meet the requirements of the organisation.

Direct line management of project teams/contractors on engagement of projects.

Maintain an in-depth and up to date knowledge of sustainable and health-care related design issues in construction

Working for our organisation

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
• Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
• Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
• Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
• Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
• Accommodation, our staff benefits fromkeyworker housing available which is available on selected sites

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. All work, as it proceeds, will be regularly inspected to ensure that the contractor is discharging all aspects of his contract obligations. The Clerk of Works/Project Manager will be expected to undertake his duties generally within the contractors' working hours.

2. The Clerk of Works/Capital Project Manager will be expected to undertake NEC3 contract supervisor works/Capital Project Manager.

3. Any discrepancies, faults, departures, or deviations from the contract documents will be pointed out to the contractor, recorded, and notified to the design consultant responsible for the administration of the project. Any problems of document/drawing and/or guidance material interpretation will be referred to the appropriate design consultant and if of an urgent nature may be resolved and recorded in the form of a written site direction.

4. The Clerk of Works/Capital Project Manager will keep a daily logbook, and where necessary photographic record, recording progress, weather conditions, contractor's queries, available trades on site and numbers of workmen, materials, problems etc. and submit a weekly summary report to the design consultant and client. Any necessary and unavoidable variations recorded by

measurement and agreed with the contractor if, in the interests of progress, the work needs to be covered up before the Quantity Surveyor has the opportunity to visit.

5. The Clerk of Works / Capital Project Manager will witness all tests of services, plant, equipment, drainage and material and issue of test certificates. The Clerk of Work/ Capital Project Manager s will also be responsible for ensuring that all services, plant, and equipment are properly and fully commissioned.

6. Any necessary and unavoidable variations as to quality and quantity of labour and materials used should be reviewed to ensure they meet the Trust's standards and design guide criteria and recorded by measurement and agreed with the contractor if, in the interests of progress, the work needs to be covered up before the Quantity Surveyor has the opportunity to visit the site.

7. Assist in the preparation of the schedules of outstanding work and defects prior to issue of the certificates of practical completion.

8. Monitor and advise the contractor to observe his obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Trust's local policies re asbestos, water hygiene, etc.

9. Manage External Design Consultants, Contractors and Suppliers alike on complex project programmes in order to maximise cost effectiveness, coordinate and deliver good quality schemes that meet the needs of staff, service users and the general public and provides the Trust with buildings that meet the needs of the services now and in the future.

10. Manage budgets and accounts associated with specific projects in order to maximise cost effectiveness whilst remaining within agreed budget limits and complying with Trust Standing Financial Instructions and Procurement Policies.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Construction related field (A &I)
• Membership of the Institute of Clerk of Works or equivalent (A &I)
• Specialist works and building knowledge to degree level

Desirable criteria

• Associate Membership of a relevant professional surveying institution (A &I)
• Evidence of continuing professional development (A, I)
• IOSH Healthcare (Risk & Safety Management) or NEBOSH general certificate (Construction).

Experience

Essential criteria

• An extensive knowledge of building construction legislation and regulations, trades and materials pertaining to mechanical/electrical building services. (A &I)
• Experience in a range of building services work, (A &I)
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety requirements and CDM Regulations (A &I)
• In depth knowledge of NHS project management including procurement routes, and business case development.
• Experience in facilitating formal tendering processes
• Local authority, planning and building control guidelines

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working within a MI Healthcare environment
• Leading and influencing in challenging circumstances

Skills

Essential criteria

• Capacity and confidence to access all parts of potentially hazardous environments such as building sites/roof/lofts,etc...

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understand NEC3 & JCT contracts (A, I)

The Trust is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability and are committed to treating people fairly with compassion, respect and dignity and in promoting equality and human rights. We aim to put this commitment into practice by:

• Embedding our commitment to tackling inequality, eliminating discrimination and harassment; promoting equality of opportunity and fostering good relations in our everyday practice
• Ensuring that all our services and all staff understand and support our commitment
• We believe that people who use our services, their carers and our staff, should be treated with compassion, respect and dignity

Please note:

• That all applications for this post will need to be made online
• That you read and understand the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role. Your Statement in Support should reflect the requirements specified as your application will be judged against these criteria
• That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received. We advise that you submit your application as early as possible
• That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3rd party e-recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs
• That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not successful
• That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees
• That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process
• That we are a smoke-free Trust

SLaM is a Stonewall Diversity Champion , Stonewall is the largest Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBT) rights charity in Europe'

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Clerk of works/Capital Project Manager (PDF, 528.6KB)
• SLaM Staff Benefits (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working (PDF, 680.1KB)