Hospital Estates Building Officer: Lead Maintenance

Serco Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Training & progression

Mentoring opportunities

Employee support

Healthcare

Wellbeing discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

Serco Limited is seeking a Building Officer in Norwich to lead building maintenance, minor works and asset replacement across a busy healthcare estate. You will ensure safety, compliance and efficient service delivery for patients and staff on site.

The role requires an apprenticeship or equivalent, AP status in a relevant discipline, strong leadership, and proficiency with MS Office and asset management systems. 37.5 hours weekly, on-site at NNUH.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised building trade apprenticeship or equivalent structured training.
• Hold a relevant City and Guilds, NVQ, ONC, HNC or equivalent qualification in a building-related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience operating as an Authorised Person (AP) in a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience managing building maintenance services, projects or estates operations within a complex environment.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and develop teams.
• Competent using Microsoft Office applications and computerised asset, maintenance or project management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop building maintenance operations to ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of services across the estate.
• Hold Authorised Person status in at least one relevant discipline and ensure compliance with statutory, mandatory and industry best practice requirements.
• Lead the planning and coordination of maintenance activities, shutdowns, minor works, lifecycle replacements and capital projects.
• Manage building colleagues, supporting performance, attendance, development and training activities.
• Prepare specifications, quotations and tender documentation for maintenance, asset replacement and capital works projects.
• Monitor and manage contractors, permits to work, quality standards, budgets and service delivery outcomes.
• Support the development of health and safety procedures, estates policies and asset management systems to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Building apprenticeship

Authorised Person (AP)

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Building trade qualification

City & Guilds / NVQ / ONC / HNC

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Serco Limited is seeking a Building Officer in Norwich to lead building maintenance, minor works and asset replacement across a busy healthcare estate. You will ensure safety, compliance and efficient service delivery for patients and staff on site.

The role requires an apprenticeship or equivalent, AP status in a relevant discipline, strong leadership, and proficiency with MS Office and asset management systems. 37.5 hours weekly, on-site at NNUH.