Role Overview
We are currently seeking an Estates professional; this person must have a background/qualification within a construction/engineering discipline as will be responsible for the management of a multiskilled engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
* Responsible for the operational management of the Trust's estate at the designated site(s), including all building and engineering systems, roadways, footpaths and grounds, and for ensuring that these are maintained to the appropriate NHS and statutory standards in order to deliver a high quality care environment for the Trust's patients.
* Has overall responsibility for the provision of an efficient, effective and safe patient focused maintenance service, within the allocated budgets, using Directly Employed staff and Contractors, and through the development of suitable operational plans and maintenance programmes, ensuring that engineering maintenance, including contract work is carried out to appropriate standards and specifications.
* Leads the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the maintenance and repair services within his/her remit, and undertakes Authorised Person duties as required, in areas such as Specialised Ventilation, Medical Gases, Decontamination and Water Safety.
* Provides expert specialist and professional building and engineering expertise to other estates staff, directors, and senior management of the organisation, and may also advise external agencies.
Experience Required
* Professional knowledge acquired through degree, or equivalent plus specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate courses, and experience to masters equivalent level in a building services/engineering related discipline.
* Experience of managing hospital engineering systems in healthcare premises, and HTM requirements.
* Broad understanding of national and local NHS policies and initiatives affecting engineering and building services within the healthcare environment.
If you are interested in this appointment, please apply via this advertisement and one of the team will be in touch with you directly.
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