Lead Project Officer AGD (Construction) - County Buildings - SOA12990 - SOA12990
South Ayrshire - Ayr
£50,808 to £53,965 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
JOB DESCRIPTION Contribute to the delivery and support the development of all aspects of £89 million South Ayrshire Programme of projects within the Ayrshire Growth Deal (AGD) whilst liaising with a range of services to ensure continuous delivery and efficiency to complete the deal. If you apply for this post, please ensure your email provider accepts emails from noreply@myjobscotland.gov.uk by adding Myjobscotland as a safe sender. If you are unsure how to do this, please contact your email provider for guidance, as this varies per provider. RESPONSIBILITIES Please click on the Job Attachments to access the Job Description. ABOUT US South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities. Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland. We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment. BENEFITS Here’s what we can offer! Competitive salary Excellent pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks’ holidays) Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities Car leasing scheme Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities) Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme Scotwest Credit Union ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This post is temporary until 27/10/2028. The grade of this post is Level 11. The work style for this post is Agile worker . The successful candidate will primarily work from home with occasional travel within the South Ayrshire area. Frequency for attending the office may vary depending on the exigencies of the service.
Senior Capital Projects Construction Manager | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Maidenhead
£59,798 - £67,020 per annum (inc. of HCAS)
PermanentFull time
We are looking for an experienced Senior Capital Projects Construction Manager to join our Estates Design & Technical Services (EDTS) team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated construction professional to lead the delivery of a varied portfolio of capital construction and infrastructure projects across the Trust estate. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across projects from feasibility, design and procurement through to construction, commissioning and handover. You will lead multidisciplinary teams including Surveyors, Engineers and Trainees, while managing contractors, consultants and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within budget. This role offers the opportunity to influence the future development of healthcare environments that directly support patient care and staff wellbeing. The post is based at St Mark’s Hospital, Maidenhead, with travel across Berkshire Healthcare sites as required. Flexible working opportunities are available where service needs allow. • Lead the delivery of capital construction and infrastructure projects across the Trust estate • Manage projects through all RIBA stages from feasibility to commissioning and handover • Prepare feasibility studies, specifications, technical drawings, reports and cost estimates • Procure and manage contractors and consultants in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions • Administer JCT and other construction contracts and oversee project budgets and financial reporting • Ensure compliance with HTMs, HBNs, CDM Regulations, NHS guidance and statutory requirements • Act as Principal Designer where appropriate and support safe project delivery • Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, contractors and specialist advisors • Lead, supervise and support Surveyors, Engineers and Trainees within EDTS Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: • Caring for and about you is our top priority • Committed to providing good quality, safe services • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: • Flexible working options to support work-life balance • 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell • Generous NHS pension scheme • Excellent learning and career development opportunities • ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave • Free parking across Trust sites The “must haves” for this role: 1. Degree level or equivalent experience and formal training in construction. 2. Professional registration or evidence working towards membership. 3. IOSH or equivalent accredited Certificate. 4. JCT Contract Management qualification or equivalent. 5. Experience of managing projects through inception, design and completion. 6. 5 years’ experience of design and building projects or 5 years’ experience of construction contract management. 7. Car driver with access to car. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: John Ross on 07766 160568 or email john.ross@berkshire.nhs.uk, who’ll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Sep 2026