Clerk of Works / Site Works Officer

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

Swansea Bay University Health Board is responsible for delivering integrated healthcare for South West Wales and provides tertiary, acute, intermediate, mental health, community and primary care services to the people of Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and beyond.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clerk of Works / Site Works Officer (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering) to join our team working within Capital Planning at SBUHB.
The Health Board are looking for an experienced and qualified Mechanical/Electrical Engineering professional that has the drive, ambition and motivation to assist with the delivery of capital projects. The role will be responsible for inspecting, monitoring, and reporting the progress and quality of works throughout all stages of the construction process and to ensure compliance with the requirements set out in the contract documentation, specification, drawings and appropriate Healthcare and Engineering Standards.
The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role, with excellent written and verbal communication including report writing and analytical skills, with the ability to constructively challenge current working practices and assisting to deliver construction and engineering projects within an NEC contractual framework. You will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders from different disciplines, including clinicians, Local Authorities, design teams and contractors to help deliver projects successfully.
The post holder will ensure effective liaison between all relevant Health Board and Contractor personnel to ensure the integrity and validity of construction works undertaken are maintained to the highest standard. To act as a link between the Contractor and Health Board staff and to provide required information to all parties concerned in an efficient and timely manner.
To plan and organise complex activities to ensure compliance with requirements of contract documentation and to notify the Project Manager of any potential issues as soon as possible so as to ensure the seamless continuity of works being undertaken.
Inspecting and monitoring the progress and quality of works throughout all stages of construction and to ensure compliance with the requirements set out in the contract documentation, specification and drawings.
Liaises with: Senior Managers within the Directorate/Health board, external bodies/ agencies, other Health boards and internal customers on specialist technical issues
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
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If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Please refer the Job description for details