Senior Operations Manager

Equans is looking for a Senior Operations Manager to join our team at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

Reporting to the General Manager, the post holder will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the maintenance services in accordance with the requirements of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Concession Agreement. Responsible for the effective management of the Operations Managers, Project Interface Managers and trade staff ensuring all maintenance activities comply with the statutory, NHS, Trust and Company guidelines.

The post holder will also collaborate and co-operate with the Service Providers to deliver customer focused, cost effective and efficient maintenance service.

The post holder will contribute to the performance culture by focusing on efficiency, taking responsibility for action and being clear on priorities. Performance means delivering the strategy, remaining focused and effective on the job in times of uncertainty and change.

• Providing operational and technical expertise to the contract team
• Development of service-related continuous improvement initiatives, from conception to introduction
• Development and introduction of business efficiency measures to ensure a cost effective service delivery of Hard FM, Lifecycle and Projects
• Be prepared to undertake any relevant training in order to develop the post in line with changing needs of the service provision
• Maintain records as appropriate, relevant plant and equipment for technical performance
• Act as Authorised Person where directed and appointed
• Participate in Management on-call Rota
• Experience of risk management and health and safety
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry guidelines
• Set clear objectives and priorities
• Develop and follow clear action plans/strategies
• Adapt priorities and plans as required; remain flexible
• Be clear of the business vision and strategy
• Understand how your role fits into the bigger picture
• Ensure the satisfactory, prompt and accurate completion of any associated paperwork as required by the company
• To fulfil Health & Safety responsibilities by adherence to the requirements of the Company's Health & Safety Policy and Health & Safety Management Plans Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments

On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave(+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including Access Ability (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

• ONC or BTEC NVQ Level 3 in relevant discipline
• Authorised Person qualified to Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) Standard
• GCSE / O Level Mathematics and English or equivalent
• Qualified as Authorised / Competent Person within NHS guidance (HTM) related discipline For Ventilation, Med Gas, HV/LV or Water
• Computer literate with good IT skills
• Previous experience working in PFI Healthcare experience

This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

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