Capital Delivery Manager

The Trust is looking for a confident and experienced Capital Delivery Manager. As part of the Capital Development Team the postholder will play an integral role in the delivery of Capital and Estate Development projects across the Trust. This role will provide a challenging and varied opportunity for someone looking to further develop their skills within varied projects. The postholder will be responsible for planning and managing capital projects comprising new construction, refurbishment/improvement of existing buildings and equipment from inception through to successful completion, agreement of final accounts and post contract evaluation. The postholder will represent the service as the employers representative for contracted works through various forms of contract such as NEC, JCT and D&B. You will need to be a team player, with excellent communication skills, and a genuine desire to improve our spaces for our people and patients. Acting autonomously, the post holder will be a highly specialised subject matter expertin building surveying and/or project delivery and will deputise for the Programme Manager and Head of Capital Development as and when required, including representing the Trust at internal and external meetings and ensuring that the directorate is being represented in a positive manner., Work with operational teams to prepare and write business cases for funding from internal/external sources such as Welsh Government

• Ensure effective communication takes place with key stakeholders comprising operational / architectural teams / senior managers and contractors throughout the design process and project lifecycle to ensure project progress is understood and that client and Trust Board endorsement and sign off are obtained.
• Liaise with planning authorities and other agencies in Wales to determine the planning framework, prepare and submit planning applications for capital developments and obtain appropriate consents.
• Brief consultants, develop and agree instructions in writing with consultants including Architects/Surveyors.
• Communicate and liaise with other NHS Shared Services including Specialist Estates Services (SES) and Procurement Services.
• Responsible employer representative for the delivery of appropriate forms of contract to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  
  The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
  
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Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed. The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups. Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.