Estates Officer

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join our busy Estates Team as an Estates Officer (Capital & Minor Works). We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who will support the Estates Management team in the delivery of minor works and capital schemes.

Working with and in support of the Estates Helpdesk you will provide  professional and technical assistance as appropriate.

Day to day responsibility will include the planning, management of and delivery of minor estates schemes/projects along with the co-ordination and management of reactive repairs and quotable works resulting from call outs.

The postholder will be confident in liaising with multi-disciplinary teams and professions such as key staff, contractors, suppliers and specialist consultants and be familiar with compliance, risk assessments and health & safety standards.

The postholder will have suitable experience of working within a challenging environment and have HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Construction, Buildings, or Building services, as well as experience in Construction management & project delivery with knowledge in Construction Design and Management regulations (CDM).

Main duties of the job

This demanding role requires someone with the determination to succeed in delivering key objectives to meet departmental objectives and Trust requirements.

The role involves travel across all Trust sites.

The main duties of the role are:

• Supporting the Estates Management Team (Capital/Strategic) in the effective planning and delivery of strategic capital projects including minor works and planned refurbishment works across the NWAS estate both revenue and capital funded.
• To provide effective support to the Estates department and wider organisation in order to ensure the reliability and efficiency of building structure, fabric, finishes equipment and services.
• Plan delegated minor estates schemes/projects as a result of reactive and planned works, including design options, health and safety legislation, risks and issues arising from the project.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.