Head of Estates Capital Programme

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., 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.
  
  North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
  
  1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4. 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.