Operational Building Manager (Construction)

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking an experienced Building Manager to join the Estates Team at its Northern General Hospital. The role involves day-to-day management of building staff and supervising external contractors to ensure that all works are carried out efficiently. The candidate should possess strong management and communication skills, as well as expertise in construction. The organization offers excellent benefits and values its staff's professional development.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Supportive policies for work-life balance

Excellent employee benefits

Qualifications

• Highly experienced within your trade.
• Ability to manage and supervise external contractors.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of various building staff.
• Ensure external contractor works are completed on time.
• Collaborate with other Building Managers and technicians.

Skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Construction expertise

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Building Manager (Construction) to join our Estates Team at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital.

Estates plays a crucial role in keeping our hospitals and services running. From essential power, heating, plumbing and mechanical systems, to the inside and outside of our buildings and grounds, Estates staff make sure these are safe and well-maintained for our patients, visitors, and other staff.

In the Estates Team Operational team you will be working alongside other Building Managers (Construction) and Building technicians, fellow Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Engineering Technicians and Craft persons., Our staff have a wide range of expertise and skills - from construction trades and technical skills, building and site management, surveying, and more. Together they carry out vital inspections, maintenance, and repairs across our sites, so that we can keep giving excellent care to our patients.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management, administration, and workload of various building staff within Estates. You'll also manage and supervise external contractors, to ensure works are completed on time and to agreed standards.

You'll need to be highly experienced within your trade, as well as have the management, people and communication skills needed to lead an effective team.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.