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Job summary

Main area
Estates & Facilities
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent: 08h00 - 16h00 Mon to Fri
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1 post available at QMC Hospital)
Job ref
164-7393315
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
QMC
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Estates operations (Technical) Officer - Electrical

Band 7

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Estates Officer at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to join our busy Estates & Facilities Management Team.  They will be responsible for the provision of a highly developed specialist service, technical and administrative advice and to support the Head of Estates (Operations), and to also support all estates personnel within the maintenance function of the Directorate.  They will undertake delegated work associated with estates operations and maintenance activity and be responsible for managing and complying with all statutory instruments and guidance ensuring best practice related to the effective operation of the Trusts estate.  This will include the building structure and fabric including roofs, external drainage and internal fabric, flooring, decoration and sign posting, ensuring the most efficient and economical mix of direct and contract labour.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the summary below, you will need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

The post holder is responsible for all aspects of the building maintenance of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Estate.  This includes buildings, roads, grounds and gardens

Compile prioritised annual estimates for capital building maintenance works, for submission to the Assistant Head of Estates – Operations and implement agreed funded schemes.

Control the budget allocated to the building maintenance section and to ensure that the section stays within the set limits.

Liaise with the statutory authorities in reviewing and amending as necessary the road traffic order in relation to site roads.

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

The Nottingham University Hospitals Trust is a large acute hospital spread across 3 sites in the City delivering excellent care to the local residents. The in house maintenance team is made of a workforce comprising of 60 tradesmen from different disciplines providing on-site service 24 7 to the Trust ensuring that patient care is delivered safely and without interruption.  This vacancy would suit a qualified professional person who feels they can bring something extra to the team and enhance the service we provide. Along with the salary annual leave starts at 27 days a year plus Bank Holidays.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Manage the Building section staff and direct labour, undertaking the necessary recruitment within establishment.  Ensure that all Trust HR policies are complied with.  Closely monitor and manage timekeeping, sickness and absence.

Liaise with Consultants and Architects appointed as agents to undertake projects.  Work closely with the Capital Estates Development section and with the Engineering section of EFM

Take part in inspections, working groups and any other initiative, agreeing action and implementing action plans as necessary.

Ensure compliance with all Financial Standing Orders.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • A professional qualification in an engineering discipline.
Desirable criteria
  • NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
  • Membership of a Professional Institution eg., CIBSE; IHEEM; IFE; IFSM; IRM
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in Healthcare Estates Management

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience of mechanical estate management
  • A good overall understanding of the following engineering specialities: • Medical Gas pipeline Systems • Heating and Ventilation • Air Conditioning • Sterilisers • Asbestos • Potable and Process Water Quality
  • Good knowledge of the following: • LPHW Systems • DHW & CW Systems • Equality Act • Planning Regulations • CDM Regulations • Confined Spaces Regulations • Steam Plant & Systems • Pneumatic Systems • Ventilation Systems • BMS Systems • Sanitary Systems • Building Regulations • Understanding the principles and application of risk assessment • Detailed knowledge of the Health & Safety legislation appertaining to Estate Management • BMS Systems • Renal Water Systems • Sanitary Systems
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of the following: • Relevant HTM’s

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria
  • The ability to communicate with all staff groups and outside agencies using all media.
  • Develop maintain and grow positive relationships with other estates and facilities colleagues.
  • Ability to represent the department at meetings and committees.
  • Ability to communicate technical information to none technical staff in a way that it is clear and understood.

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria
  • The ability to assess, understand and disseminate complex information however presented.
  • The ability to assess priority of work and to ensure that all legal requirements are met at all times.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria
  • Lead on delegated schemes of work.
  • The ability to assess the available resources in order to ensure that appropriately experienced and qualified people deliver the most efficient and effective service.
  • The ability to plan own and others workloads.
  • The ability to plan and develop maintenance strategies in order to minimise equipment failure and maximise availability of plant and services.

Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts

Essential criteria
  • Responsible for ensuring that legally required documents are in date and available if requested by enforcement bodies.
  • Advises colleagues on legal requirements and in house systems for compliance.
  • Carry out detailed specialist audits and engineering plant surveys as part of regular review process or as one off plant replacement review exercise.
  • Research material for the development of specialist policies and procedures.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.NHS Rainbow badgeadded for NUH

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
James Woodward
Job title
Estates Operations Manager (Electrical)
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

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