Job summary
The Group Director of Hard FM (Estates) will effectively lead the department which covers all traditional 'Estates functions' and is primarily responsible for providing professional, effective and efficient customer focused reactive and planned maintenance services to the Groups premises, engineering services plant and equipment, external grounds maintenance and improvements. The post holder will also be responsible for strategic advice on the development of the engineering and building elements of the Group's hospitals as well as minor improvements, refurbishment works, plant replacement programmes, energy management and installing and operation of plant and equipment to get to net zero carbon in accordance with the Group Green Plan. The department also covers delegated capital projects and similar services to other third party organisations through Service Level Agreements.
The post holder is an integral part of the Group's Facilities, Infrastructure and Environment (FIE) senior leadership team and along with the Deputy Group Chief Facilities, Infrastructure and Environment Officer supports all or any of the listed duties relating to Estates matters
Main duties of the job
The Post holder will provide leadership, management, technical expertise and guidance for the safe and effective use, operation, maintenance and development of the Group's Estate and Estates Maintenance Team functions. This demands a highly dedicated, professional and proficient level of leadership, management and commitment from all members of the Hard FM Team to deliver necessary services to provide and maintain a suitable environment to meet the Groups overall objectives and provide a suitable and acceptable environment for the provision of healthcare services in the 21st Century. The post holder will be responsible for approximately 100 staff comprising professional, technician and trades staff and other staff within the Hard FM team.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate
more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000 strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post brings together all aspects required for the safe, regulatory compliant, effective and efficient operation of the Groups estate, buildings, plant and equipment. The post holder shall also ensure that the morale of staff within the team is at a satisfactory level and that the team feels engaged with the FIE directorate and the wider Group.
The postholder will ensure that the best possible environment and Estates Service is provided 24 hours a day to the Group within available resources for the benefit of patients, visitors and staff across the Groups various sites.
Please see full job description and person specification attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post brings together all aspects required for the safe, regulatory compliant, effective and efficient operation of the Groups estate, buildings, plant and equipment. The post holder shall also ensure that the morale of staff within the team is at a satisfactory level and that the team feels engaged with the FIE directorate and the wider Group.
The postholder will ensure that the best possible environment and Estates Service is provided 24 hours a day to the Group within available resources for the benefit of patients, visitors and staff across the Groups various sites.
Please see full job description and person specification attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters/ post graduate level or equivalent proven experience in senior management/leadership role in Estates management
- B.Eng(Hons) or B.Sc(Hons) Degree in Building Services Engineering, or a related Engineering Subject
- Chartered Engineer or equivalent
Desirable
- Working in an Acute Healthcare environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial proven experience in a technical engineering management role in a commercial or industrial building services
- Significant experience in a Senior Estates Management Role with responsibility for successfully managing a large workforce
- extensive knowledge and experience of managing, operating and maintaining complex buildings and building engineering services.
Skills
Essential
- Be capable of accessing all areas of the site, building, plant and equipment
- Demonstrate good leadership skills to provide vision and drive for the development of services.
- Ability to identify, drive and manage 'change programs' and changes to established working practices.
- Ability to lead a multi-discipline team with well developed people management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters/ post graduate level or equivalent proven experience in senior management/leadership role in Estates management
- B.Eng(Hons) or B.Sc(Hons) Degree in Building Services Engineering, or a related Engineering Subject
- Chartered Engineer or equivalent
Desirable
- Working in an Acute Healthcare environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial proven experience in a technical engineering management role in a commercial or industrial building services
- Significant experience in a Senior Estates Management Role with responsibility for successfully managing a large workforce
- extensive knowledge and experience of managing, operating and maintaining complex buildings and building engineering services.
Skills
Essential
- Be capable of accessing all areas of the site, building, plant and equipment
- Demonstrate good leadership skills to provide vision and drive for the development of services.
- Ability to identify, drive and manage 'change programs' and changes to established working practices.
- Ability to lead a multi-discipline team with well developed people management skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
