Head of Estates Capital Programme
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Head of Estates Capital Programme to lead the development and delivery of the Trust's capital programme. The postholder will be responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of capital projects from feasibility and design through to business case approval, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
They will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality and compliance standards. The role will provide leadership across programme governance, financial management, risk, procurement and project delivery, working closely with clinical and operational services, Estates and Facilities teams, senior leaders, consultants and contractors.
The successful candidate will bring strong NHS capital project experience, technical knowledge and leadership skills, with an understanding of RIBA, HTMs, HBNs, CDM and relevant building safety requirements. They will play a key role in ensuring capital investment supports the Trust's strategic priorities and delivers safe, high-quality environments for patients, staff and visitors.
Main duties of the job
The Head of Estates Capital Programme will report directly to the Associate Director Capital Development & Estates Strategy and will be responsible for leading, developing and managing the Trust's capital programme. The postholder will: Lead the development and delivery of the Trust's capital programme, ensuring projects meet service needs and are delivered to agreed quality, timescales and budgets.
Manage major capital projects from feasibility and design through business case approval, procurement, construction, commissioning and completion. Monitor capital expenditure, project milestones, risks and overall programme performance, taking corrective action where required. Prepare and present capital bids and business cases through the appropriate Trust governance and approval routes.
Ensure procurement complies with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions and relevant procurement requirements. Maintain robust project governance, including project plans, risk registers, approvals, financial controls and reporting. Provide technical, construction, project management and cost planning expertise, including the application of HTMs and HBNs.
Lead and manage the capital project team and oversee the appointment and performance of external consultants and contractors.
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people. Our Five-Year Strategy: We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Why NLFT? We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme Excellent internal staff network In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington.
The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job responsibilities
Provide senior leadership and professional oversight across the Trusts capital investment activities, ensuring a coordinated and consistent approach to programme delivery. Work with the Associate Director Capital Development & Estates Strategy, senior managers and service leads to translate organisational and clinical priorities into deliverable capital schemes.
Maintain oversight of the overall capital portfolio, identifying pressures, dependencies and emerging risks and ensuring these are addressed through the appropriate governance arrangements. Provide leadership to the capital project team, setting clear expectations, allocating responsibilities and supporting staff to deliver effectively across a range of projects.
Build effective working relationships with clinical, operational and corporate teams to ensure their requirements are understood and appropriately reflected in project development. Provide senior technical and professional input into project proposals, design development, construction matters and cost planning, ensuring appropriate healthcare standards and guidance are considered.
Maintain effective relationships with external consultants, contractors and professional advisers, providing appropriate challenge and ensuring the Trusts requirements and interests are protected. Promote effective financial management across the programme, maintaining oversight of expenditure and supporting the effective use of the Trusts capital resources.
This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Person Specification
10-minute presentation followed by a formal interview.
Essential
Qualifications:Degree in Building Surveying, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or other property or construction related subject Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Architects or other construction related professional body
Desirable
Recognised Project Management Qualification Experience of using NHS or other public sector framework agreements for procurement of construction or consultant services Knowledge of EU procurement regulations o Knowledge & understanding of Health Building Notes (HBN's) & Health Technical Notes (HTN's)
Skills · Essential
Skills : Proficient with Microsoft Word and writing business case and reports and presentations to senior management and executives o Good knowledge of industry standard building construction contracts and ability to effectively manage contractual relationships with contractors and consultants o Excellent spreadsheets skills able to construct, manipulate and present capital project related financial data o Good verbal and written communication skills
Experience · Essential
Experience: Experience of managing capital programmes or large multiple projects within a senior management capacity o Experience of working across departments with multiple stakeholders and within multi-disciplinary teams o Experience of managing large capital projects that involve refurbishment or buildings that remain operational and in use during works o Managing capital projects within a mental health, other NHS or healthcare environment o Management of consultants and professional teams to support delivery of capital projects o Proven track record of leading effective operational management using clear metrics and goals o Experience in managing other professional staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
