Job summary
In this senior role, you will support the Head of Estates throughout the whole range of Estate functions with specific responsibility for engineering statutory compliance, capital maintenance management software, PPMs, testing of plant & equipment (e.g. autoclaves), buildings and engineering services and contracts management.
Further responsibilities will include working in conjunction with the Estates Manager (Operations) to ensure a robust reactive maintenance service is provided by the maintenance team and specialist service contractors. Duties will also include project management, the line management of estates officers, relevant authorised person duties for HV/LV, MGPS, etc, and participation in the out-of-hours oncall rota. You may be required to participate in a split day working pattern Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm, 11am-7:30pm. Total weekly working hours are 37.5.
You will be preferably qualified to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.
For an informal discussion, contact:Liam Commins, Head of Estates on 020 7794 0500 ext 32907,or email rf-tr.capitalestatesvacancies@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached full job description and person specification for a detailed breakdown of the role requirements for this vacancy.
Person Specification
World Class Values
Essential
- demonstrate World Class Values
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Engineering, Building Related subjects or related experience
Desirable
- Corporate Member of recognised professional organisation, Chartered Engineer (C Eng)
- MBA in Business Management.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at a senior level in building services management
- Experience in the management of a high quality, responsive and cost effective estates service with specific customer focus.
Desirable
- Involvement in facilities processes
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD)
- A comprehensive knowledge of building services maintenance
- Financial analysis and management skills
- Effective and efficient decision making skills
Desirable
- Project management skills
- A knowledge of the NHS, its structures and objectives and their application within the Trust
Personal qualities
Essential
- Communicate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation
- Negotiating skills geared to both long and short term objectives
- Confidence communicating with internal and external bodies
- Ability to motivate staff and delegate responsibility whilst retaining accountability
- The ability to work to agreed deadlines and budgets
- Ability to obtain value for money
On-call
Essential
- willing to undertake on-call duties
Person Specification
World Class Values
Essential
- demonstrate World Class Values
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Engineering, Building Related subjects or related experience
Desirable
- Corporate Member of recognised professional organisation, Chartered Engineer (C Eng)
- MBA in Business Management.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at a senior level in building services management
- Experience in the management of a high quality, responsive and cost effective estates service with specific customer focus.
Desirable
- Involvement in facilities processes
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD)
- A comprehensive knowledge of building services maintenance
- Financial analysis and management skills
- Effective and efficient decision making skills
Desirable
- Project management skills
- A knowledge of the NHS, its structures and objectives and their application within the Trust
Personal qualities
Essential
- Communicate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation
- Negotiating skills geared to both long and short term objectives
- Confidence communicating with internal and external bodies
- Ability to motivate staff and delegate responsibility whilst retaining accountability
- The ability to work to agreed deadlines and budgets
- Ability to obtain value for money
On-call
Essential
- willing to undertake on-call duties
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).
