Assistant Project Manager (Capital Projects)

Job Summary

You will work as a key member of the Capital Projects team, based in the Space & Place directorate. This team leads all Capital Projects, ranging from small scale projects to major phase developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior project manager or assistant project manager working on smaller projects who is looking to grow their career in a highly experienced and dynamic team.

You will be supported during larger projects by supervision, shadowing and regular feedback. This will give the candidate the opportunity to gain vital first-hand experience of managing larger projects.

You will be expected to manage schemes identified within the Trust's capital building programme, including appointing contractors in line with the team's procurement processes, and to undertake both major capital and minor works schemes. You will be expected to deputise for the Capital Project managers.

Main Duties of the Job

• The post holder is part of a dedicated team responsible for the management and completion of the Trust's capital building works programme.
• The Project Manager should have comprehensive understanding of NHS space planning, design and Contract management and provide reports and feasibility presentations to support the Trust's briefing and Outline Business requirements.
• To procure all specifications, drawings, contract and tender documentation required to manage building construction schemes.
• To produce and negotiate scheme approvals with Local Authority Planning legislation.
• To co-ordinate the Building Industry's Professional good practice procedures and ensure that all schemes comply with the current legislation.
• Lead specialist on estate capital programmes and estate revenue schemes.
• Work with the Head of Projects to ensure that all aspects of building projects are co-ordinated and completed. This includes: Production of building specifications & contract documentation for tendering; ensuring that the Trust's briefing processes are adhered to and approved; management of contract expenditure including settlement of final accounts and to work within the Trust's departmental policies and procedures.

About Us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Date Posted: 19 February 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inclusive

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Reference Number: 271-SP-6991418

Job Responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional Qualification/Training

• Experience in capital planning and delivery of complex healthcare projects, and in building relationships through the project phases to complete projects on time, within budget and to the required standard.
• Experience of developing and managing a number of project elements simultaneously without close supervision.
• Experience of project leadership.
• Sound knowledge of capital projects process.

Desirable

• Experience of space planning concepts.
• Sound knowledge of NHS Contract Management.
• Experience working for an NHS Trust.
• Experience working with a wide range of agencies.

Skills/Abilities

• Work on own initiative.
• Ability to work creatively.
• Ability to prioritise own workload.
• Ability to work constructively with a wide range of professionals and staff at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong interpersonal and management skills.
• Able to demonstrate project management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable

• Proficient in the use of Computer Aided Design, Database Systems, word processing and spreadsheets.

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).

Employer Details

Employer Name: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, WC1N 3JH

Employer's Website: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)