Estates Contracts Officer (Public Sector) TLNT1_NI

VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for an Estates Contracts Officer for 3 months initially with the possibility of extension. This will be based in their Antrim office.

Responsibilities

• To support the delivery of a range of functions within the Estate Services Section as set out in the corporate plan and the annual business plan, particularly in relation to the delivery of functional, safe, modern and efficient estate assets.
• To manage staff, organising and monitoring operational aspects of the work and managing external contractors.
• To ensure accurate and timely production of all requested information as requested by the Estate Services section.
• To advise the Lead Estate Services Officer on current trends, best practice techniques and technologies in Estate Services as well as regular, up to date statistics and management information.
• Contribute to the delivery of services in Client maintained properties, including the following areas:
• Contract Management and Annual Order Management
• Strategic Asset Management Plan
• Asbestos Management
• Legionella Management Plan
• Planned Preventative Maintenance Systems
• CCTV Strategy and provision
• Condition Surveys
• Fire Risk Assessments
• Access Audits
• Christmas Lighting
• Cleaning of Facilities
• Car Park Management
• Caretaking/Cleaning
• Mechanical, Electrical and Building Services functions
• Facilities/Building Maintenance
• Security on all Council properties
• Playground Management and Maintenance

Requirements

• A Degree in a relevant discipline such as Electrical, Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Construction, Building Surveying or other equivalent Level 6 qualification as per the qualification framework in a relevant discipline.
• Have a minimum of 1 years' experience of building construction to include two of the following:
• Experience of building construction and current building techniques and their application
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems and application of same
• Knowledge and experience of health and safety legislation with regards to facilities management
• Experience of facilities contract management
• Have a minimum of 1 years' experience in the management and supervision of staff and contractors.
• Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, access to a suitable form of transport to enable duties of the post to be carried out in full.

Desirable

• Additional relevant qualifications, e.g. Facilities management etc.
• Full membership of an appropriate professional body such as IWFM, CIBSE, CIOB etc.
• Additional relevant experience in Facilities management.

Remuneration

c£39,750 per annum, plus discount benefits.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Antrim or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence.