Estates Officer higher level - Building Bias

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a dedicated individual to oversee the maintenance of their estate and assets. Responsibilities include managing engineering and building teams, contributing to strategic developments, and implementing effective maintenance programmes. The role also involves HR functions and prioritizing budgets. Candidates should have strong management skills and technical knowledge in engineering services. Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing maintenance systems in healthcare settings is desirable.
• Ability to effectively manage teams and resources.
• Technical knowledge of engineering and building services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of the Health Board’s estate and assets.
• Manage Engineering and Building Estates Teams.
• Participate in HR functions including performance management.
• Implement maintenance programmes for properties and grounds.

Job description

Working for our organisation

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, it provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of about 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need in line with our Organisational Values and the ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

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

Please check your e‑mail account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment‑related correspondence via the e‑mail 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.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Senior Estates Officer for maintaining the Health Board’s estate and assets effectively and efficiently in compliance with all statutory compliance and mandatory health‑related guidance (e.g. Health Technical Memoranda).
• Deputise for the Senior Estates Officer and participate in on‑call systems as required.
• Directly manage Engineering and Building Estates Team Leaders, the directly employed trades workforce and contract labour within the designated location areas.
• Support the Senior Estates Officer in the strategic development of maintenance systems.
• Manage Engineering and Building Supervisors and Trades, and delegate appropriate maintenance and technical functions.
• Participate in the recruitment process as an interview panel member.
• Undertake HR functions including disciplinary and performance management controls.
• Manage and prioritise delegated parts of the Engineering, Building and Grounds maintenance budget.
• Contribute to the development and management of Engineering Services, Structures, Building fabric and Site/Grounds maintenance programmes throughout the Estate.
• 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.
• Provide a technical lead for the direct workforce and contractors, ensuring the provision of maintenance and other works.
• Advise and support the Senior Estates Officer, Estates Operations Manager, Chief Engineer and other departmental Senior Managers on maintenance matters pertaining to Estate engineering building services and fabric to technical and serviceable standards.
• Project‑manage delegated long‑term backlog and major refurbishment programmes within identified risk and financial constraints.

Additional Information

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