Job summary
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides compassionate, quality and timely emergency andurgent care to everyone in the South West 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We deliver this over 10,000 square miles of England and occupy over 100 buildings in order to deliver the best care when you need us most.
To look after all of our buildings, we are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Estates Officer to join our Estates Team.
Main duties of the job
Estates Officers have day to day responsibility for the management of operational aspects of Trust buildings, its partnership organisations and internal customers ensuring they are progressive, responsive to internal and external demand, are patient focused, safe, efficient, and effective.
In the short term, this role will have specific area of focus with regards to helping us progress our actions relating to key performance indicators such as our Premises Assurance Model and Fire Risk Assessments. This role will also support the development of departmental policies and procedures which help achieve our overall purpose of providing of a fit for purpose, responsive, safe and cost-effective estates service to South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
Our Estates Officers contribute to the planning and delegation of minor estates schemes/projects, including liaison with operational teams and professions such as contractors, suppliers, planning officers and specialist consultants.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record within a similar role in Facilities Management or Building Services. Able to work under their own steam and as part of a wider team, they will have a sound knowledge of contractor management, health and safety and project management which are considered essential.
About us
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.
We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.
We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
For secondments please add the below as well;
PLEASE NOTE: Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
For secondments please add the below as well;
PLEASE NOTE: Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/D minimum level qualification in construction or building services
- Specialist construction or building services knowledge including legislation to degree level or equivalent experience
- Able to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for the role
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate professional body
- Good CPD evidence
- Post Graduate degree in relevant specialism
Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential
- Significant relevant experience with broad survey and/or maintenance expertise
- Sound understanding of and experience in construction, building services and specialist works
- Experience of design, contracts, tender procedures, policy creation and project management
- Experience in setting up and operating planned and reactive maintenance systems
- General health and safety experience and knowledge including Control of Legionella, Management of Asbestos & Fire
- Working knowledge and application of the CDM Regulations
Desirable
- Experience in an Estates or facilities Management role
- Previous NHS and/or ambulance service experience
- Conversant with NHS Estates guidance and procedures including Estate Code, HTMs and HBNs
- General Estate Management experience including maintaining and creating estate records
- Previous involvement in energy monitoring and conservation
Skills, knowledge, ability
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Knowledge and understanding of statutory controls such as Building Regulations and Town Planning
- Competent in the use of MS Office including Word and Excel, able to create own documents, databases and spreadsheets
- Able to concentrate for long periods on reports, specifications, drawings etc. but be available to deal with regular interruptions for advice and instruction
- Holder of full UK driving licence
- Able to climb ladders, work at height and work in confined spaces as required
- Regularly visit dirty, dusty and potentially hazardous building sites to supervise and monitor progress of work
Desirable
- Competent in the use of AutoCAD
- General interest in and experience of environmental and sustainability matters
- Thorough analytical approach to working with data
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/D minimum level qualification in construction or building services
- Specialist construction or building services knowledge including legislation to degree level or equivalent experience
- Able to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for the role
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate professional body
- Good CPD evidence
- Post Graduate degree in relevant specialism
Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential
- Significant relevant experience with broad survey and/or maintenance expertise
- Sound understanding of and experience in construction, building services and specialist works
- Experience of design, contracts, tender procedures, policy creation and project management
- Experience in setting up and operating planned and reactive maintenance systems
- General health and safety experience and knowledge including Control of Legionella, Management of Asbestos & Fire
- Working knowledge and application of the CDM Regulations
Desirable
- Experience in an Estates or facilities Management role
- Previous NHS and/or ambulance service experience
- Conversant with NHS Estates guidance and procedures including Estate Code, HTMs and HBNs
- General Estate Management experience including maintaining and creating estate records
- Previous involvement in energy monitoring and conservation
Skills, knowledge, ability
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Knowledge and understanding of statutory controls such as Building Regulations and Town Planning
- Competent in the use of MS Office including Word and Excel, able to create own documents, databases and spreadsheets
- Able to concentrate for long periods on reports, specifications, drawings etc. but be available to deal with regular interruptions for advice and instruction
- Holder of full UK driving licence
- Able to climb ladders, work at height and work in confined spaces as required
- Regularly visit dirty, dusty and potentially hazardous building sites to supervise and monitor progress of work
Desirable
- Competent in the use of AutoCAD
- General interest in and experience of environmental and sustainability matters
- Thorough analytical approach to working with data
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
