Job summary
Do you possess an up-to-date knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to all aspects of planning, construction and good working practices? Have you got experience of Estates Statutory and Mandatory requirements, with an emphasis on fire engineering? Are you looking for your next step?
This role will assist with all of aspects of estates maintenance in relation to fire compliance. This includes the organising and reporting on planned preventative maintenance activities relating to statutory and mandatory requirements as stated in legislation, regulations, British standards and health technical memorandum.
You will proactively manage contracts, outsourced contractors and in-house direct labour that relates to compliance and reactive maintenance activities.
Main duties of the job
Your role will include:
- Assist with those delivering new capital developments, both operational and strategic, to ensure that the impact on existing fire related assets, installations and the design of new ones is appropriate and is optimal for the future performance of the estate.
- Under the direction of the Senior Estates Officer (Fire) assist with the fire compliance improvement function in the Estates Department. Working with the Operations Managers, to ensure that the department provides a responsive, efficient and effective service, using both contract and direct labour.
- Assist with planned preventative maintenance programmes (e.g. fire alarm testing and maintenance) reviewing these regularly to ensure that statutory, mandatory and best practice is observed and that they are safe, efficient and effective in operation. Monitor and report reactive maintenance undertaken, and to assist in understanding asset performance, using external contractors and in house labour as required.
In return, you will receive:-
- An attractive salary of £39,535 - £47,159 per annum
- Access to a raft of national and local discount schemes including shopping, holidays and insurance
- An industry leading pension where your employer pays in 20.6% of your annual salary!
- 27+8 days annual leave per year, paid leave including absence
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities and person specification please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities and person specification please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of/ or working towards an engineering qualification HNC/D standard or above or demonstration of equivalent
Desirable
- Corporate membership of appropriate professional body, IHEEM IMECHE, IEE, IIE RICS, RIBA CIOB, CIBSE etc
Experience
Essential
- To have experience of Estates Statutory and Mandatory requirements for Hard FM services, with an emphasis on fire engineering
- Experience of documentation and associated protocols necessary for managing a service contract process
- Understanding and appreciation of electrical & mechanical services within a commercial building in relation to fire engineering specifically.
Desirable
- NHS and/or public sector experience with Health Technical Memorandums & Health Building Notes.
- Direct specific experience of fire compliance and maintenance obligations
Skills
Essential
- Possession of an up-to-date knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to all aspects of planning, construction and good working practices
- Knowledge and understanding of the provision of the maintenance service
- Computer literate and fluent in Microsoft Office Suite (E)
- Demonstrable staff management skills e.g. manage and resolve conflicts, disputes, and disappointments
Desirable
- Capable of undertaking risk assessment to ensure risks are known and managed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of/ or working towards an engineering qualification HNC/D standard or above or demonstration of equivalent
Desirable
- Corporate membership of appropriate professional body, IHEEM IMECHE, IEE, IIE RICS, RIBA CIOB, CIBSE etc
Experience
Essential
- To have experience of Estates Statutory and Mandatory requirements for Hard FM services, with an emphasis on fire engineering
- Experience of documentation and associated protocols necessary for managing a service contract process
- Understanding and appreciation of electrical & mechanical services within a commercial building in relation to fire engineering specifically.
Desirable
- NHS and/or public sector experience with Health Technical Memorandums & Health Building Notes.
- Direct specific experience of fire compliance and maintenance obligations
Skills
Essential
- Possession of an up-to-date knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to all aspects of planning, construction and good working practices
- Knowledge and understanding of the provision of the maintenance service
- Computer literate and fluent in Microsoft Office Suite (E)
- Demonstrable staff management skills e.g. manage and resolve conflicts, disputes, and disappointments
Desirable
- Capable of undertaking risk assessment to ensure risks are known and managed
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
