Head of Estates Capital ProgrammeNHS

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.

Job description

• 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.

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.