FTC Head of Estates (Interim)

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible Head of Estates to manage the Newham University Hospital site providing operational maintenance services throughout the Trust and its associated properties and sites.

You will have understanding of the latest Heath Technical Memorandums, conversant with up to date ACOP’s, BS & EN standards & SFG20 Standard Maintenance Specifications as they affect the management of Building Services throughout a frequently complex Health Care environment. The post-holder will be responsible for the operations management of all statutory and regulatory compliance including Lifts, HVAC, Fire Safety, Non- Clinical Health & Safety Asbestos, Medical Gases, Water Hygiene, Building fabric, Electrical & Mechanical services, Budget/Financial management control of the Estates maintenance/ minor works and Estates SLA agreements.

You will have proven managerial skills in managing ni-house estate team,  external consultants and contractors with the ability to demonstrate clear experience in the management of PFI contracts. You will have excellent communication skills that can articulate issues and problems to senior management in a meaningful way both to clinical & non-clinical members of staff.

You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of financial management within an NHS setting. This position will require you to participate in the on-call rota which includes out of hours working at our sites.

Main duties of the job

The post holder’s role is to manage all aspects of operational estates assets and is professionally responsible for the complete management and performance monitoring of Hard FM Services (PFI) across Newham University Hospital. The post-holder will have responsibility for all statutory and regulatory compliance including Fire Safety management, Non-Clinical Health & Safety management, Asbestos management, Water Hygiene management including Legionella and Pseudomonas control management, Building, Electrical & Mechanical services (specifically trust wide lead for HVAC monitoring and reporting) including Medical Gas services. To manage and monitor all contracted out services; particularly managing the performance of the PFI Hard FM Services ensuring compliance with statutory standards and in accordance with the Service Contract Schedules, the agreed monitoring and reporting standards and service KPIs. Including delivery of the sustainability agenda and energy performance.  Maintain effective working relationships across clinical services and corporate divisions within the Trust and external organisations. To adhere to standing financial instructions and ensure value for money on all tenders and purchases. Deputise for the NUH EFM Director upon occasion, as necessary

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.