Job Description

As Contracts Manager working for Strategic Estates you will be the key link between the Principal Supply Chain Partner delivering the new Emergency Department & Critical Care unit for Dorset County Hospital and the DCH Foundation Trust stakeholders, supporting the delivery of the scheme with project management of Trust-side works needed alongside the main works, site supervision of the main works, risk identification and mitigation, contract administration and handover to operational teams.
Working closely with colleagues in Estates & Facilities, you will ensure smooth handovers and synchronisation with works undertaken by others.
Main duties of the job
To be the technical and contractual specialist for the Strategic Estates team.
to provide effective leadership and management of design teams and other consultants engaged for project delivery .
To develop and interpret complex client briefs applying knowledge, experience, approved codes of practice, Health Technical Memoranda, Health Building Notes to confirm to all statutory requirements.
To ensure engagement of the relevant service leads or clinicians throughout the life of the project.
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About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture our staff work in. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Details
Date posted
23 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
xc2xa353,755 to xc2xa360,504 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
405-25-AC258TDP
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work across the Strategic Estates team and Estates & Facilities Department tosupport the delivery of large capital schemes, from inception to completion. This will includeconcepting, detailed design, procurement, project management of works, site supervision, contract administration and handover to operational teams. Work will be undertaken efficiently with a highdegree of financial awareness.The post holder will take on formal responsibility within the NEC contract suite as Works Supervisor.This is to ensure construction is prescriptively following the contracted Works Information. Contract mechanisms to overcome blockages must be utilised regularly along with the ability to escalate withinagreed criteria and processes.The post holder will need to lead on smaller capital (
xc2xa32m) projects linked to the Strategic Estatesprogramme and ensure contractors follow contractual terms and site rules and policies.Working closely with colleagues in Estates & Facilities, the post holder will ensure smooth handoversand synchronisation with works undertaken by others.Regular site attendance across the Trust campus is required along with occasional travel off-site forpeer meetings and conferences.
See and Person Specification for full description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work across the Strategic Estates team and Estates & Facilities Department tosupport the delivery of large capital schemes, from inception to completion. This will includeconcepting, detailed design, procurement, project management of works, site supervision, contract administration and handover to operational teams. Work will be undertaken efficiently with a highdegree of financial awareness.The post holder will take on formal responsibility within the NEC contract suite as Works Supervisor.This is to ensure construction is prescriptively following the contracted Works Information. Contract mechanisms to overcome blockages must be utilised regularly along with the ability to escalate withinagreed criteria and processes.The post holder will need to lead on smaller capital (
xc2xa32m) projects linked to the Strategic Estatesprogramme and ensure contractors follow contractual terms and site rules and policies.Working closely with colleagues in Estates & Facilities, the post holder will ensure smooth handoversand synchronisation with works undertaken by others.Regular site attendance across the Trust campus is required along with occasional travel off-site forpeer meetings and conferences.
See and Person Specification for full description.
Person Specification
Other
Essential

• Must hold full & valid car driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Requirement to infrequently work outside of normal working hours

Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Education to degree level or equivalent experience
• NEC contract formal qualification - Project Manager or Works Supervisor

Desirable

• Project Management Qualification
• Formal training or qualification in a construction, mechanical or electrical discipline
• Corporate membership of a construction-related institute or body eg RFICS, RIBA, CIOB

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Proven track record of project planning, implementation and completion
• Knowledge of estates and facilities services in healthcare
• Experience managing complex capital projects
• Experience of client managing tier one construction contractors
• Experience communicating commercially sensitive and complex and often contentious information to stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience of managing multi-skilled staff and specialist consultants
• Experience of writing works specifications and tender documentation
• Experience of working in an NHS environment

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Project management skills: demonstrating the ability to lead the design, delivery and evaluation of complex projects
• Can work autonomously
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiating skills
• Highly organised and disciplined
• Ability to understand, interpret and solve complex situations and issues
• Numerate and comfortable with budgetary management
• Knowledge of current legislation and regulations in the construction industry
• Ability to interpret contractual and legal terminology
• Excellent report writing skills

Desirable

• Intermediate IT skills - Microsoft Excel, document management systems
• Takes opportunities for improving the service offered, with customer focus in foresight

Personal attributes
Essential

• Self-motivated
• Able to work flexibly
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Must demonstrate trust values

Person Specification
Other
Essential

• Must hold full & valid car driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Requirement to infrequently work outside of normal working hours

Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Education to degree level or equivalent experience
• NEC contract formal qualification - Project Manager or Works Supervisor

Desirable

• Project Management Qualification
• Formal training or qualification in a construction, mechanical or electrical discipline
• Corporate membership of a construction-related institute or body eg RFICS, RIBA, CIOB

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Proven track record of project planning, implementation and completion
• Knowledge of estates and facilities services in healthcare
• Experience managing complex capital projects
• Experience of client managing tier one construction contractors
• Experience communicating commercially sensitive and complex and often contentious information to stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience of managing multi-skilled staff and specialist consultants
• Experience of writing works specifications and tender documentation
• Experience of working in an NHS environment

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Project management skills: demonstrating the ability to lead the design, delivery and evaluation of complex projects
• Can work autonomously
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiating skills
• Highly organised and disciplined
• Ability to understand, interpret and solve complex situations and issues
• Numerate and comfortable with budgetary management
• Knowledge of current legislation and regulations in the construction industry
• Ability to interpret contractual and legal terminology
• Excellent report writing skills

Desirable

• Intermediate IT skills - Microsoft Excel, document management systems
• Takes opportunities for improving the service offered, with customer focus in foresight

Personal attributes
Essential

• Self-motivated
• Able to work flexibly
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Must demonstrate trust values