Capital Projects Manager

PE Global is recruiting for a Senior Assistant Technical Services Officer (SATSO) for our public sector healthcare client in Kilkenny. This is an initial 12-month contract, hybrid role.Job Description:

The PPP Office as part of the Capital & Estates function provides a range of professional, technical and project management, related services for all stages of the project lifecycle. for all facilities that are delivered as part of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Projects portfolio. The client currently has 14 Primary Care Centres delivered via PPP and are currently working on a Community Nursing Unit PPP project.

Services provided include design, specification, project management, supervision and procurement associated with the delivery of the all projects within the PPP Office including the contract management of the operational stage. While the PPP is a bespoke contract model there will also be a requirement to work with the Public Works Contract framework and managing the delivery of traditional design and technical advisory services.

Purpose of the Post

To provide senior project and contract administration support to the design and delivery of the HSE’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) portfolio and other capital projects/assignments within the HSE Capital & Estates portfolio. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and oversee project administration systems to support activities associated with the HSE’s PPP projects portfolio and/or other projects in the Capital & Estates portfolio.
• Oversee the day to day management of the PPP contract management systems during the 25 year operations phase of the PPP projects.
• Manage resources including staff to provide systems administration support to management and technical staff.

Principle duties and responsibilities:The Senior Assistant Technical Services Officer (SATSO) will:__Provide services as appropriate in the development, execution and management of major capital projects for the PPP Office assisting in the planning and supervision of the execution of these projects by:

• Providing project and contract management support to deliver the full scope of services for the delivery and oversight of HSE PPP Projects.
• Participating in all stages of PPP projects development, procurement, construction and contract management.
• Coordinating and managing the design team services under the direction of the national PPP Office.
• Attending sites during construction to review and report on progress.
• Managing stakeholder engagement and be the PPP Office point of contact with HSE operations staff, local internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with the wider Capital and Estates function, HSE service management, CHOs and the national PPP office on all aspects of project delivery as required.
• Reviewing all aspects of the performance of PPP Co. including planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, legislative compliance, condition surveys, lifecycle plans, fire safety requirements, H&S responsibilities, utilities consumptions/targets and cleaning/portering activities in line with contractual requirements.
• Review the PPP Co. Helpdesk on a daily basis to assist in the contract performance management process.
• Address issues of non-performance or failures to comply with requirements under the contract or legislatively by PPP Co. should they arise.
• Supporting the activities of the national PPP office in administering the PPP contract including participating in periodic insurance reviews, audits, market testing of PPP Co. services and other requirements that arise.
• Attending monthly service and performance review meetings with PPP Co.
• Undertaking monthly visits to carry out audits and inspections of services and facilities.
• Managing change or variations required under the small works clause of the contract including preparing the necessary documents for changes under the small works clause and variations in compliance with the PPP Contract.

Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

i) Hold a Level 8 (or higher) Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) major academic award in Architecture, Engineering or Surveying accredited by the relevant Professional Institute (Society of Chartered Surveyors in Ireland, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Engineers Ireland, Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland).

Or

ii) Have Membership of the relevant professional association:

– Society of Chartered Surveyors in Ireland

– Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

– Engineers Ireland

– Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland

Or

iii) Be eligible for registration under the Building Control Act 2007, without requiring further assessment as it applies to your qualified discipline.

Or

iv) Hold a qualification at least equivalent to i), ii) or iii).

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.Please click the link below to apply, or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to paul.wheatley@peglobal.net***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***