Estates Contracts Officer; Public Sector

Estates Contracts Officer (Public Sector) – Antrim, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP 39,000 – 39,900 per annum.

Role Overview: The successful candidate will support the delivery of a range of functions within the Estate Services Section, in line with the corporate and annual business plans, ensuring the efficient and safe management of estate assets.

• Support the delivery of Estate Services functions aligned with the corporate and annual business plans, focusing on functional, safe, modern, and efficient estate assets.
• Lead staff management, organising and monitoring operational aspects of work, and managing external contractors.
• Ensure accurate and timely production of all requested information for the Estate Services section.
• Advise the Lead Estate Services Officer on current trends, best practice techniques and technologies in Estate Services, and provide regular, up-to-date statistics and management information.
• Contribute to the delivery of services in client‑maintained properties, including:
• Contract Management and Annual Order Management
• Strategic Asset Management Plan
• Planned Preventative Maintenance Systems
• CCTV Strategy and provision
• Condition Surveys
• Access Audits
• Cleaning of Facilities
• Car Park Management
• Caretaking/Cleaning
• Mechanical, Electrical and Building Services functions
• Facilities/Building Maintenance
• Security on all Council properties
• Playground Management and Maintenance

• Degree in a relevant discipline such as Electrical, Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Construction, Building Surveying or another equivalent Level 6 qualification.
• At least 1 year of experience in building construction, including two of the following:
• Experience of building construction and current building techniques and their application.
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems and their application.
• Knowledge and experience of health and safety legislation relating to facilities management.
• Experience of facilities contract management.
• At least 1 year of experience in the management and supervision of staff and contractors.
• Full current driving licence or, if driving is disabled, suitable transport to enable full duty performance.
• Full membership of an appropriate professional body such as IWFM, CIBSE, CIOB, etc.
• Additional relevant experience in Facilities Management.

£39,750 per annum, plus discount benefits.

For further information on this vacancy, please contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence.