Principal Capital Project Manager

+ Lead the planning, development, and delivery of estates projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and Trust policies.
+ Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively, identifying and mitigating risks to project delivery.
+ Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure project objectives are met and stakeholder expectations are managed effectively.
+ Oversee the procurement process for estates projects, including tendering, contract negotiation, and vendor selection.
+ Monitor project progress and performance, providing regular updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
+ Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure works are carried out to the required standards and specifications.
+ Prepare project documentation, reports, and presentations as required.
+ Provide leadership, guidance, and support to project team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

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We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
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We are seeking a talented and experienced Principal Capital Project Manager to join our Capital Investments & Estates Team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for leading and delivering a portfolio of Capital Projects across the Trusts footprint, ranging from building refurbishments and expansions to infrastructure upgrades and new construction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Estates/Capital Project Management, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully delivering complex construction projects within budget and on schedule.
The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, have a solution focussed approach, self-motivated and can challenge and influence to bring others with you to enable effective and sustainable change., All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer., + Degree level qualification in Estates Management, Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
+ Significant experience in Estates/Capital Project Management within the healthcare sector, preferably within the NHS or a similar healthcare organisation.
+ Proven track record of successfully managing estates projects of varying scales and complexities.
+ Strong understanding of construction processes, regulations, and standards, with experience in managing projects through all stages of the project lifecycle.
+ Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop and manage project plans, budgets, and schedules.
+ Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
+ Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
Our ambition is to maximise people's potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
1. Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
2. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
3. Access to Continued Professional Development
4. Involvement in improvement and research activities
5. Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
6. Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople
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