Estates Officer Higher Level

NHS; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Rhyl is seeking a skilled Estates Officer to oversee maintenance of engineering and building systems. This role includes managing technical teams, coordinating maintenance programs, and leading HR functions. Candidates are encouraged to apply, especially those who can speak Welsh. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the efficient management of estate assets in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage Engineering and Building Supervisors and Trades.
• Experience in the recruitment process as an interview panel member.
• Knowledge of HR functions including disciplinary and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Engineering and Building Supervisors and Trades.
• Organize maintenance and technical functions.
• Coordinate maintenance programmes for properties and grounds.

Job description

The post holder is responsible to the Senior Estates Officer for maintaining the Health Boards estate and assets effectively and efficiently in compliance with all statutory compliance and mandatory health related guidance e.g. Health Technical Memoranda (HTM), as far as they impact on the engineering and building systems within the estate.

The post holder will deputise for the Senior Estates Officer and participate in On-call systems as required.

The post holder is responsible for the direct management of Engineering and Building Estates Team Leaders, the directly employed trades workforce and contract labour within the designated location areas. The post holder will support the Senior Estates Officer in the strategic development of maintenance systems.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To manage Engineering and Building Supervisors and Trades, and delegate as appropriate maintenance and technical functions. To participate in the recruitment process as an interview panel member. To undertake HR functions including disciplinary and performance management controls.

To manage and prioritise delegated parts of the Engineering, Building and Grounds maintenance budget.

To contribute to the development and management of Engineering Services, Structures, Building fabric and Site/Grounds maintenance programmes throughout the Estate.

To co-ordinate and implement maintenance programmes for all services to properties, buildings and grounds in conjunction with the Senior Estates Officer and other Estates Officers.

To manage and provide a technical lead for the direct workforce and contractors, for the provision of maintenance and other works.

To advise and support the Senior Estates Officer, Estates Operations Manager, Chief Engineer and other departmental Senior Managers on maintenance matters appertaining to Estate engineering building services and fabric to technical and serviceable standards.

To project manage delegated long-term Backlog and Major Refurbishment programmes in line within identified Risk and Financial constraints.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

• All Essential Criteria Met
• All Desirable Criteria Met

Qualifications/Experience

• All Essential Criteria Met
• All Desirable Criteria Met

Skills

• All Essential Criteria Met
• All Desirable Criteria Met

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.