Varied backgrounds from persons with either building surveyor, mechanical & electrical surveyor, statutory compliance surveyor or estate management experience will be considered.
This post is within the Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies Joint Estates & Facilities Department.
The role will assist with undertaking estates capital projects and delivering revenue maintenance schemes and minor works. The role will be part of a team to manage the allocation of space and accommodation all to meet Constabulary strategic requirements. The role will support the use and supervision of outsourced building contractors, statutory maintenance and estates consultancy services relating to property management.
The successful applicant will be a good communicator at all levels, liaising with contractors and Constabulary staff, providing a point of contact for various contract issues that may arise.
Main activities of the role:
* To undertake the management of building maintenance, minor works and projects within the capital and revenue building programmes.
* To manage allocated estates budgets and resources.
* Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects.
* To provide professional and specialist estates knowledge and advice to identify and remedy property defects.
* To undertake allocated with property acquisitions and disposals.
* To maintain and develop the Forces asset registers and property databases.
* Ensure that requests for new or different accommodation are identified and prioritised.
* Assist with the identification, development and implementation of projects to minimise the consumption of energy and utilities.
* Ensure adherence to Financial and Contract Regulations of each Constabulary.
* Draft and make recommendations to more senior staff on all aspects of policy and procedure.
* To research and analyse data and prepare reports.
* Any other duties commensurate with the Estates Officer role in the whole Estates & Facilities Department as may reasonably be requested.
It is essential that applicants meet the following criteria:
* Experience of managing and delivering construction, projects, building maintenance programmes and general contract management.
* Possession of HNC BTEC in Construction or equivalent qualification and/or sound knowledge of legislation applicable to the management of premises and facilities
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* Basic keyboard skills and ability to use MS Office Suite.
* Previous experience in managing budget and working within financial constraints.
* Possess experience of managing and motivating building contractors and consultants.
* Demonstrate the ability to supervise and motivate staff, together with experience of managing external consultants.
* Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise reports.
* Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role, for example climbing ladders and working in restricted spaces.
* Ability to travel as required mainly around Suffolk and Norfolk and occasionally further within the UK.
* Willingness to provide out of hours callout support.
It is desirable that applicants meet the following criteria:
* Ability to use property management ICT packages and Architectural AutoCAD.
* Previous experience of working in a client serviced role within the public sector.
Hours of work are 37 per week Monday to Friday.
* Please submit your CV with your application.