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Job Description
Job Title: Grade: Hours Department Reports To Accountable To Responsible For Job Summary To manage, monitor and control construction related projects for the Trust, which will include building surveying, agency and contract staff, to ensure statutory and legal compliance and improved customer service. To work closely with the Department Manager & Project Services Manager, clients and contractors to manage projects which meet the needs of the Trust, which are value for money and flexible to the changing needs of delivering excellent patient care, in a safe working environment. To work closely with the Department Manager & Project Services Manager to deliver the annual Capital Programme, revenue schemes, and schemes for other Client Bodies to agreed timescales and costs. Building Surveyor Band 7 37.5 Department of Estate Management Project Services Manager Department Manager, Project Services Delivery of Estate wide projects specialising in Building Surveying design and project management

Dimensions of Post

1. To manage the Trusts Projects, specialising in Building Surveying and design,

within a budget of up to 500k.

2. To manage projects on a day-to-day basis, monitoring performance and project

delivery issues, and co-ordination of the Building aspects of both new building and refurbishment projects.

3. To be a member of the Project Services Team, and to provide Building Surveying

technical and design knowledge to the Department. 4. 5. To supervise contracting staff and companies to adhere to Trust specifications and H&S to ensure a safe system of work. To produce room data sheet information and design development in accordance with Client requirements and to maintain a safe, clinical, patient environment.

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To assist in the production of pre-tender estimates in the specialist field for clients and agree project valuations.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

1. To be a member of the Estate Management Department based at Sutton Hospital

and work as part of a multi-disciplinary professional team providing project design and management, across all Trust sites.

2. To assist in the supervision of other staff within the department and to be a line
manager to junior building surveying team members.

3. To carry out day-to-day project management and co-ordination of the Building

Surveying aspects of new and refurbishment projects.

4. To provide professional Building Surveying expertise to the Estate Management

Department. 5. To liaise and communicate with client representatives.

6. To produce pre-tender estimates in the specialist field for client Departments and
to agree valuations for projects.

7. To conduct Building surveys, investigations, and feasibility studies for both

refurbishment and new building projects. To diagnose Building related faults for the production of preliminary proposals and documented assessment of Health and Safety risks. To produce reports recommending acceptable solutions.

8. To carry out the full design and production of detailed Building specifications and
drawings; and contract documentation. To manage the construction and commissioning of building projects, ensuring that they meet the Trusts service demands, including agreed costs and programme.

9. To understand and practically apply Building Regulations, Local Authority Building

Control and Planning Legislation, Construction Design and Management Regulations and other statutes, codes of practice, Forms of Contract, Fire Codes, Health Technical Memorandums, Health Building Notes, Private Sector architectural practices, consulting engineers, Environment Agencies, and the Health & Safety Executive. 10. To manage complex, sensitive, and confidential information, and report proposals in an appropriate and informative manner.

11. To be able to design and manage construction activities in sensitive areas such
as operating theatres, acute care wards, mental health units, and mortuary buildings, and maintain the goodwill and confidence of Trust staff. 12. To consult with specialist advisors on issues such as fire safety, IT and Telecom, infection control and radiological protection, etc. 13. To respond to unpredictable working patterns and emergencies, and still have the ability to meet project deadlines and financial targets.

Performance and Quality Management

1. To manage, monitor and report on all project performance. 2. Actively participate in the Clean Hospital initiative to ensure all patient areas
are well maintained and have a cared for appearance.

3. Work with the Department Manager & Project Services Manager to develop inyear project plans and service improvements.

4. Adhere to policy and procedures to ensure all activity relating to buildings,

land, and plant is undertaken in accordance with statute and best practice.

5. To ensure all work is recorded on the Estates Database. 6. Adhere to the Departments Quality Management system, such as
ISO:9001-2000. 7. To keep up to date with current legislation, regulations and best practice and to contribute to the continuous improvement of the Estates Management Department. Finance 1. Hold dedicated budgets for projects for the installation of physical assets. 2. Manage project variations, instructions and financial accounts. 3. Support the department in market testing, benchmarking and other processes that test and assess quality and value for money projects delivered. 4. Ensure that contracting and tender procedures within the responsibility of post are conducted within the Trusts agreed standing orders, standing financial instructions, agreed policies, target and directorate procedures. Staffing

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Actively promote good working relationships with contractors and agency staff.

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Actively promote good working relationships with staff and their representatives. Attend training course as required (e.g. CPD), keeping up to date with building legislation and best practice, and developments in the private sector. Undertake informal and formal investigations as required as part of the Trust Incident Reporting and Disciplinary policies.

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To undertake any other tasks or projects as appropriate to the grade. To maintain a Personal Development Plan. Undertake appraisals under the KSF framework.

I agree that this is a true reflection of my current role and responsibilities, however I understand that these may change in accordance with the needs of the service that the Trust is required to deliver. Any changes required will be discussed and agreed and the job description updated.

Post Holder Signed.. Date

Manager Signed.. Date

Date of review.

Person Specification
Job Title: Department: Building Surveyor Estate Management (Project Services Section) Essential Desirable Method of Assessment Application/ Test/ Interview

Qualifications and Training

An appropriate and relevant professional management qualification to degree level or equivalent experience. Demonstrate relevant substantial previous experience of project management and Building Surveying design. Clear evidence of continuous personal, professional attainment and improvement.

Member of an appropriate professional body e.g. RICS, CIOB

Experience

A successful track record in a property related project management role Successful track record in the design and management of Building projects. To have suitable experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team supervising agency staff and contractors. To have extensive experience in project management, Building Surveying, and dealing with external contractors, clients and building users.

Experience of leading and motivating a project team.

Application/ Test/ Interview

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Desirable

Method of Assessment Application/ Test/ Interview

Knowledge and Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with Senior Managers and Clients, by the use of effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to meet tight deadlines. Ability to work within a teamwork culture. Ability to manage diverse and complex Building projects, write Building specifications, produce reports and surveys. The ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work with advanced keyboard skills in the use of IT systems, including Word, Excel, and CAD (AutoCAD). To have good knowledge of H&S requirements and the CDM regulations. Adhere to Trust policies and procedures. Understand the Trusts Energy Programme and consider energy saving equipment and systems in Building designs. Knowledge of statutory and regulatory policies, in particular Building design, installation, and Surveying. Knowledge of health and safety and fire safety issues, relating to building projects.

Knowledge of DoH Estate Plans and Directives and HTMs. Demonstrable knowledge and track record in managing projects and financial performance. Ability to achieve project output consistency and continuous improvement. Knowledge of Building Surveying and infrastructure within an acute General Hospital environment would be an advantage.

Essential

Desirable

Method of Assessment

Personal Attributes

Consistency of project outputs and meeting targets. Reliable, confident and accepts responsibility. Able to remain level headed and calm when under pressure. Professional approach with staff, clients, agency and contract staff. Negotiating and influencing skills. Team player qualities. Good organiser, and good listening skills. Flexible adaptable and enthusiastic. Financial acumen to ensure value for money.

Demonstrate able Leadership /Management skills.

Application/ Test/ Interview

Job Description Supplementary Information Equal Opportunities The Trust affords its employees equal opportunities in employment, training and development irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, marital/parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, hours of work, political beliefs, TU membership or age. The Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy and all employees are expected to be aware of, and adhere to the provisions of this policy and to carry out their duties and responsibilities in accordance with this policy. Confidentiality and Disclosure of Information In the course of your normal employment you may come into the possession of confidential information relating to patients, staff and the Trusts business and commercial information. All employees have a responsibility to ensure the security of information and to comply with the Data Protection Acts, Access to Health Records and Computer Misuse Act. Disclosure of medical, commercial or personal information, systems passwords or other confidential information to any unauthorised person or persons will be considered at gross misconduct and may lead to disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Health And Safety The Trust operates a Health and Safety policy applicable to all employees. Employees must make themselves familiar with this policy and the responsibility placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environments for employees, patients and visitors. Infection Control The Trust is committed to the prevention and control of infection, and operates an infection control policy. It is the responsibility of all employees to be aware of the infection control policy and procedures and the importance of protecting themselves, patients and visitors. Risk Management Risk is everybodys business! All staff have an individual as well as a corporate responsibility for risk. The outcome of effective risk management is the provision of safe patient care during their episode of illness or treatment and also the provision of a safe Trust environment for patients, staff and the public. The Trust aims to have Just and Fair culture where there is low blame and wants to encourage staff to report incidents and identify risks. If the latter is carried out then lessons can be learnt and changes in practice will be implemented in order to improve the quality of patient care.

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You personally need to be adequately trained in risk management processes and the Trust provides a variety of risk related study days and courses. A list of these can be found in the Trust Training Brochure and it will be important that you take note of the mandatory courses, which you must attend. Working Time Regulations The Working Time Regulations 1998 state that employees should not work more than an average of 48 hours per week based on a 26 week period. Employees who wish to exceed this number of hours must obtain Management authorisation and will be required to sign an opt-out agreement which will be placed on file. Improving Working Lives In line with the NHS Plan, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Trust is making changes to improve the working lives of all staff. By helping staff to achieve good work life balance we can develop higher standards of healthcare and patient choice. In order to support staff the Trust offers a range of benefits including onsite day nurseries, school holiday clubs, complementary therapies, a cyber caf for internet access, a wide range of staff discounts, various recognition schemes and special annual events. There is a National Audit Instrument for Improving Working Lives, which involves the Trust being assessed against a set of national standards to ensure that it is making real and tangible improvements to the working lives of our staff. Smoking The Trust operates a strict no-smoking policy and employees are therefore not permitted to smoke on-site. Alcohol and Drugs The consumption of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited whilst on duty. The Trust operates a substance abuse policy which employees should make themselves familiar with. Security All employees are required to wear name badges whilst on Trust premises and are responsible for ensuring they understand their security responsibilities Whilst on Trust property. Any security incidents should immediately be reported to the security office. Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) All staff excluding Doctors and Dentists are required to participate in The NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework. This is an annual appraisal process linking career and pay progression. All staff will be required to attend mandatory training on the Knowledge and Skills Framework before they can embark on the appraisal process. Further information and copies of the Trusts Policies and Procedures can be found on the Trusts Intranet, Via Departmental Managers or within the Human Resources Department.

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