Principal Strategic Estates Advisor – Quantity Surveying

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Full time
Location: Cardiff
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Job offered by: NHS
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Category:
Principal Strategic Estates Advisor - Quantity Surveying

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Specialist Estates Services (NWSSP-SES) is committed to championing patient-centred and sustainable healthcare environments. We achieve this by providing a range of professional and technical estates services for NHS Wales and policy advice for the Welsh Government's (WG) Department for Health and Social Services. You will be responsible for leading on the provision to WG of capital related business case scrutiny comments in order to inform capital investment decisions aimed at improving the NHS Wales estate. You will also oversee delivery stage activity to check compliance with original cost and other related business case parameters. The provision of related advice and guidance on strategic estate planning as well as representing NHS Wales on Wales and UK wide working groups and committees are also fundamental aspects of the role. As a Chartered Estates Professional e.g. RICS, CIOB, with a Master's degree, or equivalent experience, you will also have a good track record of managing professional staff and working credibly at a senior level within a related public or private sector organisation. To become part of our team, apply today. Main duties of the job

Welsh Government (Capital, Estates & Facilities) invests nearly £300m in capital per annum in development of the NHS Estate and its infrastructure. The PSEA QS works closely with SES colleagues to ensure that WG is provided with timely professional advice at all stages of their investment process. The Principal Strategic Estates Advisor/QS (PSEA QS), using highly developed specialist knowledge, takes a lead role in providing professional and technical support to WG and Health Boards in planning and delivery of their major capital investment programme. Responsibilities

Provide advice, guidance and support on a broad range of strategic estate planning issues in relation to the NHS estate, to Welsh Government (WG) and NHS organisations in Wales. Lead and coordinate the process of providing scrutiny comments on business cases submitted to WG for capital investment in the estate and associated infrastructure; thereafter oversee delivery stage activity to check compliance with original business case parameters. Have a thorough understanding of the 'How to Cost a Hospital' guidance published by NHS Estates, and historic cost analyses and index information published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. About us

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focusing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers. Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit

our website . NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other. Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification

Qualifications

Professional Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). A Degree in an appropriate estates related discipline. Knowledge of hospital estates related issues. Experience

Experience of working at a senior professional level in complex building and estate related areas. Experience of providing authoritative advice to organisations at a senior level. Experience of working for the NHS or Welsh Government. Skills

Ability to plan and manage projects. Ability to co-ordinate the activity of a team. Understanding of the services and structure of NHS Wales and the Welsh Government generally. Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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