Building Contracts Manager

Oxford, Oxfordshire
NHS

Our estates are more than just buildings; it is the backbone of the care we provide. Therefore we are looking for someone with expert knowledge in building and civil engineering. You will ensure our infrastructure is safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards. Whilst focusing on specifically on how buildings are constructed and maintained, overseeing the structural lifecycle of our assets.

About You

You are a construction professional who understands the “bricks and mortar” of an estate. You should bring:

• Structural Expertise: A strong background in building and civil engineering works.
• Contractual Rigour: Proven experience in managing external contractors, with the ability to measure performance against KPIs and take decisive action when delivery falls short.
• Specialist Knowledge: Demonstrated experience in asbestos management and the ability to act as a lead for health and safety compliance.
• Leadership: The ability to develop a high-performing team and drive continuous improvement across a complex, high-profile environment.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a complex, high-profile environment. Apply today to join us in shaping a resilient and future-ready estate!

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

• Technical Authority: Providing expert advice on building fabric and civil works. You will act as the authorised person for ensuring strict compliance and safety protocols are met across the Trust.
• Construction Oversight: Helping to develop technical specifications for capital and maintenance projects with a focus on “how we build”-ensuring quality, durability, and safety in every structural intervention.
• Robust Contract Management: Managing the full lifecycle of contracts, including understanding construction and building contracts, setting clear performance metrics, and remediating and managing contracts that are underperforming or off-track.
• Safety & Compliance: Leading on assurance and arranging and understanding audits such as Confined Spaces, Asbestos and fire safety, while maintaining records for statutory reporting. Also acting as an AP within certain area.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Degree in Building surveying/Civil Engineering, or other estates related subject; and substantial experience as a senior manager within an estates and facilities department.
• Incorporated Engineer as registered with the Engineering Council.
• Member of RICS/CIOB/IHEEM
• IOSH H&S Certificate
• Chartered Engineer as registered with the Engineering Council or chartered surveyor
• NEBOSH General Certificate

Knowledge & Experience

• Able to demonstrate expert knowledge of all aspects of contract management and procurement.
• Able to demonstrate expert knowledge of procurement rules and regulations, including OJEU and public sector procurement rules.
• Good knowledge of estates and facilities services.
• Health Technical Memorandums: Asbestos , Confined spaces, Working at Height

Experience

• Significant relevant post qualification experience as a senior manager within an estates department.
• Experience of working across departments and organisational boundaries.
• Experienced in the use of a wide range of Microsoft packages with keyboard skills including writing corporate documents.
• Experience Significant relevant post qualification experience as a senior manager within an estates department. Experience of working across departments and organisational boundaries. Experienced in the use of a wide range of Microsoft packages with keyboard skills including writing corporate documents. Experience of holding AP duties. Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment.

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.