Estates Officer - Technical Building Lead

Job summary

If you're passionate about quality, safety, and sustainability, we'd love to hear from you. At the RUH, we strive to attract individuals who thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment and who are motivated to work as part of a collaborative team.

In this critical role, you will be part of a wider Estates team responsible for the safe, efficient operation, development, and management of building systems across the RUH estate. You will play a proactive role in maintaining and improving the hospital's physical environment, helping to ensure the effective delivery of both clinical and non-clinical services.

You will put your technical knowledge andexpertise to use, proactive problem-solving and collaborating with stakeholders. You will be working in a high-demand healthcare environment contributing to the continuous improvement of the Trust's estate and ensuring a safe environment for our patients, staff, and visitors.

You will carry out specific technical responsibilities in line with this designation. Your work will make a measurable impact by supporting various estate functions, including operational services, capital projects, and sustainability initiatives. You will at time deputise for our Senior Estates Officer (Building).

We have several great projects on sites that would require your input. The following is an overview of our £24 million project to make the RUH Bath portfolio more energy efficient Media Releases | Royal United Hospitals Bath

Main duties of the job

You'll play a vital role in the safe, efficient, and compliant management of hospital buildings and engineering systems by delivering some of these key activities:

• Support the safe, efficient, and compliant management of hospital buildings and systems.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with system commissioning and validation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, HTMs, and industry best practices.
• Act as an Authorised Person under supervision, assisting in the overseeing of Asbestos, Confined Space and Working at Height compliance.
• Contribute to the development of asset registers, condition surveys, and capital replacement plans.
• Support the implementation of the Estates Operational Strategy, Quality Management System (QMS), and Sustainability Strategy.
• Supervise contractors and maintenance teams, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Assist with service shutdowns when required.
• Assist with audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting.
• Analyse data to identify trends and support informed decision-making.
• Contribute to policy development and process implementation.
• Implement innovative and sustainable approaches to estates management.

The Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have an alternative means of demonstrating their Right to Work in the UK.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.