Principal Project Manager; Capital

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL). Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.

Identify and schedule risks to project delivery and select an appropriate procurement strategy which will lead to a completed development that meets the objectives and minimises Trust exposure to unnecessary risk. Regularly review the procurement strategy during the early key stages of project development, well before the contract strategy has been decided and contracts have been let.

Manage the process for selecting and appointing design teams, and ensure conditions of appointment are compatible with the procurement strategy; procure tenders, prepare the contract placing report (CPR), and make recommendations for appointment.

Develop, manage, and coordinate the design development from feasibility and outline design to detailed design/specification; manage the design process so that it is completed on time, is appropriate, within budget and that all necessary decisions have been properly taken and fully and clearly expressed in specifications and on drawings; check, appraise and comment upon all information to ensure compliance with project objectives.

Ensuring all key stakeholders are updated on all relevant aspects of the project.

UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.

• NHS terms of service and annual leave
• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more

Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" schools, it's a great place to live and work.

At key design sign-off stages, check design information in collaboration with design team, produce and publish budget statements, outline cost plans, cost checks and cost analysis statements to act as key control documents to ensure that as design develops the targets are checked and adjustments made to demonstrate that the project is managed within budget.

Work closely with the Capital Accountant to monitor project and programme costs against the budgets and highlight any areas of concern. Maintain project cost planning and cost control procedures to ensure clear balanced cost framework within which to produce and deliver a successful design and to ensure that the agreed budget is the maximum limit of expenditure.

a) Plan and deliver from inception to completion a range of capital projects which are likely to be implemented across the whole Trust, to include complex capital, infrastructure, energy projects, alongside smaller charitably funded works

b) Manage in-house staff and a network of Trust-appointed external professional consultants, suppliers, and contractors

c) Use programme and project management expertise and management skills to deliver the UEL/UHS Capital Programme and to help develop the UEL Capital team and methodology

• Deputise for the UEL Head of Projects as necessary (e.g., chair meetings, represent Head of Projects at Trust and external meetings and governance bodies).
• Responsible for presenting project information to large audiences, including UHS Trust Executives and external bodies, negotiating and influencing regarding the development and approval of new business cases.
• Responsible for ensuring all stakeholders are updated and engaged on the progress of capital works projects.
• Produce and present robust, reliable, and valid options appraisals and…