Associate Director, Commercial Services

Reporting to the Director of Capital Developments, who holds Programme Director responsibilities for the New Hospital, the Associate Director - Commercial Services will lead and optimise all commercial aspects of the Estates Capital Developments function; including procurement, contract management and managing supplier relationships to deliver successful, cost-efficient capital projects, including the delivery of the new hospital project.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with the skills to lead and manage a team of in-house and external Quantity Surveyors/Cost Managers and procurement and contact specialists, as well as collaborating across project teams.
Working as part of the multi-disciplinary approach to capital project delivery, you will provide expert knowledge, advice and guidance on all commercial matters.

Main duties of the job
As a new role to the Capital Developments Team, the postholder will be expected to create, develop and lead the Trust's approach to commissioning and take on the direct commercial management and monitoring of the Trust's estates capital programme, including both locally and nationally funded schemes.
Working with the Director of Capital Developments and the Senior Leadership Team, the post holder will ensure the effective use of available resources and build systems and procedures to enable informed decisions and robust financial planning., As commercial lead, the post holder will provide and deliver a high standard of service within the remit of their role, which will involve the provision of a full range of pre and post-contract commercial management services, and contract advice across every aspect of Capital Programme delivery.
The post holder will be the principal advisor on appropriate procurement strategy, contract selection and overseeing the management of costs for all major capital projects (from £250K to £500m) from initial inception, through to the financial close of projects to minimise the Trusts' exposure to cost risks or loss in service provision.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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We make sure that everyone counts and that every voice is heard. What matters to our people matters.
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Our people promise and values make us great people to work with, and by working together we can support better health and care for all.