Senior Estates Officer - Capital Projects

• Prepare and review the 5 year investment plan for the estate, and provide assistance with the completion of ERIC, PAM and other national returns and maintain up to date drawing files for MICAD.
• To deputise for the Estates and Facilities - Health and Safety Manager for the Control of Contractors management.
• Co-ordinate mechanical and electrical responses and commissioning for all capital projects and be an authorised person for at least two mechanical and or electrical systems.
• Assist with the full range of duties in the implementation of building and engineering works as part of the Trusts Capital Programme.
• Assist the Head of Estates on major projects, taking the lead as directed.
• Prepare designs for major capital works in accordance with NHS Health Technical Memorandum (HTMs) and Health Building Notes (HBNs), British Standards and all current legislation.
• Take the Building/M&E technical lead on identified issues related to the management of Estates, Building and Engineering works and providing accurate up to date advice as required.
• Ensure a seamless transfer of completed projects to the Estates operational team to ensure a safe environment for patients staff and visitors.
• Maintain a close and effective working relationship with the Estates Team to achieve an effective and integrated Estates service.
• Act as Project Lead and oversee staff/consultants within the projects team.

Essential

• *Specialist Mechanical & Electrical/ Building knowledge including legislation to degree level or equivalent work experience
• *Proven record of post graduate knowledge plus experience or continuous professional development in specialist areas of Estate Management
• *Acting as an Authorised Person in an electrical or mechanical position

Desirable

• *Chartered Membership of a Professional Institute recognised by the NHS, e.g CIBS, RICS
• *Completion of a recognised and registered Health & Safety qualification, e.g. NEBOSH Level 6 or equivalent
• *Training in Access to Confined Spaces and Use of Ladders
• *Legionella Control - The Role of the Responsible Person/Legionella Awareness Training
• *Asbestos Management/Asbestos Awareness Training
• *Appropriate qualification which supports IT skills, e.g. ECDL

Essential

• *Proven experience of estate capital management, including project management and operational maintenance
• *Experience of the management of complex programmes of works including change management
• *Proven record of budget management and financial control
• *Post qualification experience in corporate or public sector environment
• *Experience in an Estates related environment
• *Experience of Health and Safety management practices
• *Experience of implementing performance management systems and monitoring KPIs
• *Development and implementation of risk management schedules and safe systems of work
• *Experience of planning and implementing planned preventive maintenance schedules
• *A background in building/mechanical or electrical engineering including design and project management