Estates Building Officer; Public Sector

Building Estates Officer (Public Sector)

VANRATH are assisting our client, a large public sector organization, in their search for a Building Estates Officer for 6 months initially with the possibility of extension.

The post holder is responsible for the management of specific elements of estates operations relating to the development and maintenance of the built environment, engineering services and physical assets.

• Allocate work to and supervise staff within designated areas, ensuring efficient management of workload.
• Undertake as may be required any other duties, which are necessary to support the efficient operation of the estate management function.
• Provide professional advice to technical and non‑technical staff in relation to operational maintenance projects.
• The forward planning, development, implementation and review of maintenance policies and schedules to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all plant and equipment.
• Implementation and efficient management of the building and engineering plant/systems asset register, including building surveys, audits, condition reports, long and short term building fabric, plant and maintenance replacement programmes.
• Be prepared for interruptions to daily duties to provide emergency response to lift‑critical services where patient and staff safety are at risk.

• A degree in a relevant construction‑related subject plus 2 years' relevant experience, OR a HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant construction‑related subject plus 3 years' relevant experience.
• Managing building and engineering systems and up‑to‑date methods of maintenance planning.
• The control and development of maintenance and operational staff.
• Preparing maintenance surveys, estimates and building and engineering reports.
• Carrying out directly or by contract repair, replacement and renewal of building and engineering plant and equipment and services.
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car.

c £38,682 per annum, plus discount benefits.