Estates Operations Officer (Mechanical)

Essential

• BEng/BSc (Hons) in a Building Services Engineering qualification (or circa 3 years of experience working in an engineering management role).
• IOSH.
• Current or Previous AP appointment/training in healthcare or other sectors (Water, Ventilation, Pressures systems etc)

Desirable

• Management qualification.
• NEBOSH.
• P405 Asbestos Management.
• Delta Controls Building Management Systems training or equivalent .
• Suitable Masters Level qualification (or circa 3 more years of experience working in an engineering role on completion of Bachelors degree).

Essential

• Able to demonstrate significant experience in working with commercial heating, plumbing and ventilation systems, both in terms of maintenance and installation work.
• Substantial specialist knowledge and practical experience in the NHS estates mechanical engineering functions.
• A proven commitment to the efficient and effective management of maintenance within the built environment.
• A strong working knowledge of Healthcare Technical Memorandums and Healthcare Building Notes.
• Experience of working as an Authorised Person in 2 or more mechanical areas.
• Highly computer literate, using Computer Aided Facilities Management software to manage and complete jobs, Microsoft Office to complete work tasks and AutoCAD to update drawings as required.

Essential

• Able to manage highly complex, sensitive or contentious information appropriately, either singly or in groups of managers/clinicians.
• Able to source information to understand how to correctly install materials and carry out installation work.
• Knowledgeable with regards to the statutory requirements that apply to installation work and able to find relevant information in documents when required.
• A thorough knowledge of mechanical construction standards, regulations and requirements.
• Able to exercise effective functional management over teams that do not directly come under line management.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings within area of expertise.

Desirable

• A strong understanding of estates asset management processes.
• A strong understanding of Building Management Systems and how to interrogate them for fault finding purposes.

Essential

• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and able to determine priorities and achieve them using initiative and with minimal external input.
• Able to develop and maintain relationships across a wide range of managers and staff at all levels of the Group.
• Able to adapt communication style to the subject and audience, showing an ability to tailor and convey complex messages which may be unpopular.
• Able to manage own workload and act completely independently, without regular supervision or management.
• Self-confident, willing to raise contentious issues whilst listening to others and to deal with sensitive issues in an empathetic manner.
• Able to lead, motivate and co-ordinate a team as required.
• Able to develop relationships outside of the Group, including networking with estates colleagues at other Trusts to share best practise.
• Able to operate with high integrity in the work environment.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change quickly.