Job summary
5 DAYS A WEEK + ON CALL DUTIES
Brief Description of the Role:
The Estates Department are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Senior Estates Manager to assist the Head of Estates Maintenance in ensuring the effective maintenance and operation of all buildings, plant and associated services in an efficient, economical and safe manner in accordance with all statutory, NHS Trust and departmental guidelines. Candidates should have relevant experience in managing both directly employed trades staff and external contractors. This includes management of all building related systems and infrastructure which includes but not limited to:
- Asbestos Management
- Passive Fire Safety Systems
- Confined Spaces
- Surface and underground drainage
- Signage
- Roofs including edge protection and mansafe systems.
Main duties of the job
It is anticipated that the post holder will hold the following qualifications and skills:
- Completed a recognised apprenticeship to City & Guilds level or equivalent.
- Educated to a minimum of a Degree / Professional qualification in a relevant industry.
- At least 3 years experience of working in this type of post at a manager level.
- Experience of operations and maintenance of buildings, engineering plant, services and equipment.
- Experience of risk management.
- Knowledge and experience of Health & Safety.
- Willing to undertake training to fulfil the requirements of the post.
- Good communication and customer care skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
Informal Enquiries to: Neil Harvey, Head of Estates Maintenance
Estates Department, Bradford Royal Infirmary. Tel: 01274 364695.
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.
Closing Date: 08.09.23 (This date may change dependent on the response)
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of appropriate procurement methods.
- Experience of operational maintenance management, engineering plant, services, equipment and development schemes.
- Knowledge and experience of risk management.
- Knowledge and experience of Asbestos Risk Management and Health & Safety within the built environment.
- Experience of staff management.
- Experience of operations and maintenance of buildings, engineering plant, services & equipment.
- Significant post qualification relevant experience
- Building infrastructure management and safety.
Desirable
- Healthcare engineering services and systems.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop team building and encourage team interaction.
- Ability to manage change.
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Excellent time management and decision making skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and network with external bodies.
- Committed to CPD and training to fulfil the requirements and development of the post.
- Be a self-starter and working on own initiative.
- Possess a flexible attitude and positive work ethic.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and customer care skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Full knowledge of legislative and statutory requirements including Building Safety Act 2022, Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, CIBSE guides, Health & Safety, NHS Estates Guidance etc.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Estates management related databases.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant building discipline or hold a relevant professional qualification plus equivalent skills and experience.
- Corporate membership of a relevant professional institute; Chartered Institute of Building, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, CIBSE, IHEEM
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of appropriate procurement methods.
- Experience of operational maintenance management, engineering plant, services, equipment and development schemes.
- Knowledge and experience of risk management.
- Knowledge and experience of Asbestos Risk Management and Health & Safety within the built environment.
- Experience of staff management.
- Experience of operations and maintenance of buildings, engineering plant, services & equipment.
- Significant post qualification relevant experience
- Building infrastructure management and safety.
Desirable
- Healthcare engineering services and systems.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop team building and encourage team interaction.
- Ability to manage change.
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Excellent time management and decision making skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and network with external bodies.
- Committed to CPD and training to fulfil the requirements and development of the post.
- Be a self-starter and working on own initiative.
- Possess a flexible attitude and positive work ethic.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and customer care skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Full knowledge of legislative and statutory requirements including Building Safety Act 2022, Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, CIBSE guides, Health & Safety, NHS Estates Guidance etc.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Estates management related databases.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant building discipline or hold a relevant professional qualification plus equivalent skills and experience.
- Corporate membership of a relevant professional institute; Chartered Institute of Building, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, CIBSE, IHEEM
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
