Project Manager

As part of the Project Management team you will take full accountability for the delivery of Variations and Life Cycle projects across the PFI site. As part of this you will be expected to take manage the P&L and H&S for your projects from concept to completion with the support from the Lead PM and Head of Projects. Your role will be fundamental to the efficient delivery of projects to both the SPV and Trust who you will build relationships with as part of your role. You will be expected to work well with the remainder of the team and support the wider Operational team to support the business in its Contractual delivery. The ideal candidate will have an M&E or construction background and previous experience of end to end project management, being responsible for development through to completion. What will you deliver? * Full Profit & Loss responsibility for your delivered projects & life cycle works * Build and sustain strong relationship with relevant stakeholders (Trust / SPV) at management level to ensure the continuation and growth of the pipeline for the foreseeable future * Support the wider Project, Life cycle and operational teams to ensure all work is carried out on time & to budget * Manage the team and ensure that there is continuity of service during staff absences/holidays * Ensure on time delivery and margin optimisation is achieved for all projects * Support all phases of the project, from initial request to close out, to meet all contractual requirements * Support the Lead PM with processes and governance across the site which will make the contract a Centre of Excellence across the business area * Continually refining the project delivery model to ensure the right resources and approach is deployed and optimised for each project * Make sure project risks are identified and managed through effective mitigation measures. Manage the implementation of designated projects. Ensure the project plan is maintained from inception to completion * Monitoring and communicating project financial performance and administration to the Lead PM so that you can review targets against budget * Oversee and support your team to co-ordinate operatives, suppliers in a planned and controlled manner ensuring efficiency and minimising costs * Detailed discussions with Trust staff and careful planning are required to ensure that works can proceed with the minimum of disruption to building users * Ensure as necessary, all drawings, specifications and tender documents are prepared. Must adhere to requirements to be compliant with all statutory requirements including Health and safety * Check and comment on designs and specifications provided by consultants for larger capital projects * Monitor working procedures and performance of suppliers with particular regard to health and safety. Liaise closely with Technical Services, and Estates Maintenance Managers to assist with monitoring and performance measurement * Responsible for undertaking work in any other building/property/location as required Who are we looking for? * Proven background in FM, maintenance delivery, and the PFI environment * A strong Project Manager, who will have a proven track record working in Healthcare and delivering projects in a live environment * Strong Commercial awareness will be needed to manage and flow Supplier Contracts downstream. * Ability to show understanding of Local Authority legislation, Planning Applications, Fire and Building Regulations Approvals * High level of verbal, written and numeric skills and must be computer literate. A sound knowledge of standard spreadsheet packages and computerized estates and project management systems * Must be able to work with all stakeholders and operational staff, be self-motivating, able to work on own initiative, liaise and delegate effectively with staff operating in a multi-disciplinary environment * A sound knowledge of building and engineering services design and associated British Standards * A sound knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act, the Construction Design and Management Regulations and other relevant statutory requirements will be required * Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of technical and estates and building issues in the provision of construction, maintenance and FM services * HNC /HND or equivalent qualification in a building or engineering discipline * Considerable experience operating in the public and/or private sector with a demonstrable track record of directly managing small works within a large and complex estate is essential This role includes a DBS Basic check therefore ability to pass is essential