Estates Operations Manager

The postholder will join the facilities and estates management team and will becollectively responsible in delivering safe and compliant electrical / mechanical / plumbing and building fabric services across all the Trust buildings.The role involves directly leading a team of trade staff to deliver a safe and compliant hospital place for all patients, visitors, and staff; ensuring compliance and governance with all Trust standards and procedures, along with HTMs, HBNs, British Standards and good practice.

There are three posts available to align with the Trust’s clinical services: North, South and Specialist Services. However, the postholders will be required to work closely with each other and cover sites as needed for the business. Posts available and main localities to be covered will be discussed at the interview., The following are some of the main duties of the postholder:

• Oversee and monitor engineering and building services and systems.

• Advise on all mechanical, electrical and building fabric services and systems concerning any problematic areas, non-compliance with statutory or mandatory regulations and risks to business continuity.

• Identify backlog maintenance issues and develop plans to implement a rolling maintenance strategy / planned maintenance programme.

• Manage the delivery of small / minor works in a cost efficient and safemanner, having communicated effectively with the respective departments as necessary.

• Oversee and be involved in conducting audits and site visits to examine information and physical buildings/plant for compliance with contract requirements and Trust policies.

• Monitor standards of workmanship by contractors and directly employed staff and take necessary remedial actions.

• Chair meetings and lead negotiations with internal customers and external suppliers.

• Manage in-house staff in line with Trust policies.

• Communicate regularly with Estates staff, senior management and clinical staff. Build strong relationships with site and ward management within network to rectify any issues as they arise or support as swiftly as possible.

• Ensure estates jobs are updated on the system and jobs are progressing withthe services. Keep services updated on progress and timescales.

Trust HQ

225 Old Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 7SR, Trust HQ

225 Old Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 7SR

Employer’s website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Estates Operations Manager

Steven Gorvett

Steven.gorvett@nhs.net

07912480288