Estates Manager
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Job summary
The post holder will be expected to manage a timely, safe, efficient and cost-effective estates operational and maintenance service. Responsible to the Head of Estates with line management responsibility for all operational, trade, specialist technicians, charge hands and supervisors, working within the Estates Department.
The post holder will act as a specialist on behalf of the Trust for all aspects of Engineering & Building Services and will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of the engineering infrastructure, systems and equipment. It will be expected of the post holder to develop a positive/close working relationship with all other Facilities and Estates Managers, Divisional Departments Senior Management in both Clinical and Non-Clinical areas and to participate as a member of Projects Team for all issues relating to the operational and maintenance issues.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for engineering (electrical and mechanical) services for the Trust.
Facilitate a quality Estates service that is responsive to the Trust operational needs.
Provide detailed professional and technical estates advice.
Ensure compliance with all Statutory Standards, Codes of Practice, Health and Safety Guidance, Health Technical Memoranda, COSHH, Building Regulations and NHS Executive Directives relating to Estates Services.
Responsible for ensuring that engineering maintenance, including contract work, is carried out to the appropriate standard and specification.
Be responsible for ensuring specialist services and equipment used to deliver patient care is maintained in accordance with statutory standards.
Monitor and review the mechanical and electrical engineering service planned preventative maintenance system (PPM) and ensure that statutory and mandatory compliance (SPM) is maintained.
Act as Authorised Person (AP) for Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and Low Voltage systems.
Implement and maintain the site asset register; oversee minor schemes and Capital Works.
Responsible for performance monitoring and review.
Carry out disciplinary actions.
Maintain and update divisional policies and procedures.
To participate on the Emergency on-call roster and to assist operational staff undertaking out-of-hour duties.
Provide cover for colleagues as appropriate.
Assist in producing ad hoc reports and in-project work.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Details
Date posted
08 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
279-6018735-FEB24
Job locations
Worthing
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
Employer's website
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