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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The Estates Manager (Electrical) will be responsible to the Technical Services Manager for activities which deal with Operational Maintenance, Project Management and Statutory Compliance aspects of Estate Management. The post holder will advise the Senior Estates Manager on all technical matters relating to building maintenance management within their field of expertise and control.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* To provide effective leadership in the management of all area of the delivery of Estates services. Formulate, implement and revise policies, working practices, action plans and maintenance schedules to meet the Trusts requirements and statutory obligations.
* To develop and support an efficient and effective multi-disciplinary team to handle reactive and planned work from the point of inception (Report to Helpdesk/Generated by CAFM system) though to appropriate and timely completion/resolution, ensuring minimum loss of amenity. Fully supporting the specialist managers in delivery of compliance and meeting key performance indicators
* Responsible for the delivery of planned maintenance, reactive works and minor works for the day-to-day matters in the provision of maintenance, repairs and minor works principally at the Bedford Hospital site.
* To be accountable for the productivity output of the directly employed labour and external Contractors to ensure that service levels and quality standards of workmanship are maintained above agreed limits and in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.
* Maintaining delivery of services to external services with set key performance indicators.
Please refer to the Job Description document as attached.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Post-graduate Diploma in a mechanical, electrical or building services related subject
* Degree-level education in a relevant discipline or demonstrable comparable experience
* Evidence of Continuing Development
Desirable criteria
* Authorised / Responsible Persons appointment(s) and training
Experience
Essential criteria
* Extensive experience working in a construction or similar environment
* Project management experience
* Experience of managing external advisors/contractors
Desirable criteria
* Working in a busy hospital environment
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Demonstrate ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing
* Able to use word-processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
* Demonstrable knowledge of CDM and Health and Safety Regulations
Desirable criteria
* Operation of permit to work systems
* Knowledge of Health Technical Memorandums and relevant codes of practice
It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
* Estates Manager (Electrical) JD (PDF, 232.4KB)
* Estates Manager (Electrical) PS (PDF, 152.4KB)
* Functional Requirements (PDF, 176.4KB)
* Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
* Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
* Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
* Bedford Hospital Site map (PDF, 2.6MB)
* Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)
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