At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage engineering and building teams, ensuring effective maintenance of health board estates.
- Company: Join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, the largest health organisation in Wales.
- Benefits: Inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and support for diversity.
- Other info: Welsh language skills are a plus, but all applicants are welcome.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare by maintaining vital facilities for the community.
- Qualifications: Experience in engineering management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
The post holder is responsible from the Senior Estates Officer to maintain the health board’s estate and assets effectively and efficiently in compliance with statutory guidance, including Health Technical Memoranda, focusing on engineering and building systems within the estate. The post holder deputises for the Senior Estates Officer and participates in on‑call systems as required. He or she directly manages Engineering and Building Estates Team Leaders, the directly employed trades workforce, and contract labour within designated locations, and supports the strategic development of maintenance systems.
Main Duties of the Job
- To manage Engineering and Building Supervisors and Trades, delegating maintenance and technical functions appropriately;
- To participate in the recruitment process as an interview panel member and undertake HR functions, including disciplinary and performance management controls;
- To manage and prioritise delegated parts of the Engineering, Building and Grounds maintenance budget;
- To contribute to the development and management of engineering services, structures, building fabric and site/grounds maintenance programmes across the estate;
- To coordinate and implement maintenance programmes for all services to properties, buildings and grounds with the Senior Estates Officer and other estates officers;
- To provide a technical lead for the direct workforce and contractors for maintenance and other works;
- To advise and support the Senior Estates Officer, Estates Operations Manager, Chief Engineer and other senior managers on maintenance matters related to estate engineering building services and fabric to technical and serviceable standards;
- To project manage delegated long-term backlog and major refurbishment programmes within identified risk and financial constraints.
Working for our Organisation: The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services to a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. We promote equality and diversity, are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a supportive, inclusive working environment. Welsh language skills are desirable, but English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome.
Estates Officer Higher Level in Wrexham employer: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equality. As the largest health organisation in Wales, employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development while contributing to the well-being of a diverse population. With a focus on teamwork and community impact, this role as Estates Officer Higher Level allows you to play a vital part in maintaining essential services across North Wales.
Contact Details:
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Recruitment Team
