Estates Officer (M&E)

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The role is to assist the Estates Managers in the effective management of the Trusts' many, varied and diverse buildings, ensuring the building fabric, structures and grounds are maintained to the highest standard. The post holder will also support the Capital Project Team and will contribute to the management of minor projects, upgrades and new developments as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Please refer to attached Job Description

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Postgraduate diploma in Building Services/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Professional knowledge acquired through estate services management

Desirable criteria

• Professional body membership or registration of Chartered Institute of Building
• AP or RP appointment

Experience

Essential criteria

• Management of in-house and contracted staff in NHS estates services
• Safe systems of work
• Experience across building and engineering trades

Desirable criteria

• Contract management in NHS
• Project Management

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Sound knowledge of all estates services and at least one specialised area
• Statutory, legislative and government requirements

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Construction Design Management regulations (CDM)

Skills

Essential criteria

• Problem solve a range of complex issues
• Good computer skills
• Clear and skilled verbal and written attributes

It is an exciting time to join 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.

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