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Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Please note this vacancy is only open to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.

Main duties of the job

We would like to offer you the chance to work as our Head of Capital Projects.

The successful candidate will support the Associate Director of  Capital Projects in the delivery of C. £25-30M annual Capital Projects capital expenditure, 6-7 direct staff reports – PPM (Principal Project Managers) and Strategic Development Manager, alongside overseeing SPM's and project support staff. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Delivery of construction industry consultancy services and building contractors.
• Provide professional leadership as Head of Capital to develop policies and strategies of the organisation’s capital programme to improve the environment for patients and staff.
• Support the procurement and project management of Capital projects by deploying the skills of in-house personnel and specialist works consultants and building & engineering contractors to design, plan and deliver multiple complex schemes, some in excess of £50m total project value, within the operational hospital environment whilst maintaining clinical services.
• Provide expert specialist and professional construction and estates projects advice to Clinical Services Directors, Clinical Service Managers and senior management of the Trust.
• Advise external agencies such as the University, H.P.A., etc on estates issues.
• Manage, motivate and monitor the performance of a multi- disciplinary team of professional and specialist estate officers and technicians including recruitment, appraisal, training, CPD, and discipline.
  
  

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. 

Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.