Building Officer

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major hospital authority in England is looking for a Building Officer to manage estates-related projects, ensure compliance with building regulations, and support the health and safety of patients and staff. This role involves overseeing service contracts and working closely with various teams to maintain a safe and efficient environment across all facilities. If you have experience in estates management and a commitment to patient care, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing estates related projects.
• Knowledge of building legislation and health and safety guidelines.
• Ability to communicate complex design requirements to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage estates related projects from inception to completion.
• Communicate with multi-disciplinary teams to support operational needs.
• Contribute to the development of an effective estates strategy.

Job description

Overview

We need a great Building Officer to join our team to help keep our hospital environment safe, operational and supporting the health and well being of our patients, staff and visitors. It is a role where no two days are the same, blending management of planned projects/minor works with emergency reactive repairs and everything in between. You will be based at the Royal Preston Hospital, but will be expected to carry out duties spanning all Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust sites and any that are covered under Service Level Contract Agreements with other organisations.

As the Building Officer you will oversee the management of service contracts, have budgetary responsibilities across a range of budgets, participate in audits and inspections, and develop maintenance systems to improve the efficiency of the estates services. The post will address complex and specialist building matters that may involve various options for consideration and discussion with stakeholders. You will advise and support the building management team and maintenance supervisors on all building-related issues and ensure that all building schemes are undertaken in accordance with trust policies and procedures, building legislation and health and safety guidelines.

Working for our organisation we have 10,000 fantastic people delivering quality services to our patients. The role contributes to caring for 370,000 people in our local area and giving specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. We offer opportunities for development, the chance to learn about working in a hospital, and to interact with people from different roles to enhance your career path. Your work will aim to make a meaningful impact on patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of estates related projects including feasibility studies, production of all technical drawings and specifications for minor works (both revenue and capital) from inception to completion.
• Responsible for the objectives as agreed with the Senior Building and Contracts Manager and Building Manager[s] for the planned operational activities of all minor works projects throughout the trust and other duties as deemed necessary.
• Contribute to the work of the multi-disciplinary team, providing technical advice and support to others in the operational estates team.
• Communicate complex design requirements to stakeholders including non-technical senior members of staff.
• Ensure minor work projects are planned and implemented in conjunction with colleagues within the directorate and from other Trust directorates to meet ongoing operational needs and objectives.
• Contribute to the development of an efficient and effective estates strategy that supports the delivery of excellent health services.
• Carry out access audits, inspections and surveys across the Trust as required.

Equality, Diversity and Recruitment

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available Here.

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