Estates Manager

The post holder's role is to oversee all aspects of operational estates management at the Trusts two sites and will be professionally responsible for the management and performance monitoring of: o Fire Safety managemento Health & Safety (non-clinical)o Asbestos management and controlo Water Hygiene (including Legionella and Pseudomonas control)o Building, Electrical & Mechanical services to include piped medical gas o Financial management of building and engineering budgets. To include financial control of the estate's minor works and SLA agreements, and the management of estates in house staff, external consultants and contractors. Special Duties:o Act as one of Trusts Authorised Person - High Voltage Electricityo Act as one of Trusts Trust Authorised Person -Low Voltage Electricityo Act as one of Trusts Trust Authorised Person - Piped Medical Gaseso Act as one of Trusts Trust Responsible Officer - Legionella Prevention and Control Be prepared to be available within reason to work at short notice, out of normal working hours, in emergency situations., To lead and manage the Estates function within the Trust to ensure the optimum use of buildings, plant and land owned by the Trust and leased 'in', to ensure the delivery of a customer orientated maintenance service. Plan, manage, direct and control maintenance, repair and component replacement upgrade works to ensure the continued full and effective performance delivery and statutory compliance of all building services, plant, equipment, structure and fabric. To manage the Estates Department building and engineering sections. To manage and undertake systematic and regular inspections of building mechanical and electrical installations, plant and equipment to identify items in need of repair, replacement or those are performing below design/acceptable levels. Take appropriate remedial action to put in repair all defects recorded. Provide and manage a comprehensive out of hours maintenance and emergency repair service through a planned and controlled manner, ensuring appropriate 'on call' system are in place to meet the appropriate response time(s) and escalation procedure. Develop and maintain procedures and protocols that compliment and support the Trust major incident/business continuity policy/plans., Financial Management of devolved budgets including authorised signatory, planning and forecasting expenditure, producing costs savings and improving value for money in line with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and to ensure that appropriate audit mechanisms are in place. Maintain and monitor effective systems of financial management to ensure delegated budgets are controlled within allocation. Ensure that variations to expected expenditure are traceable and corrective action taken as necessary.

• Degree in Engineering/Building Services.
• Membership of a Professional Body (IHEEM, CIBSE), Experience of working in the Health Service.
• Demonstrable skills with developing effective relationships with a range of stakeholders internally and externally., Wide technical knowledge, including legislation.
• Experience of working in a highly complex Estates management environment within an NHS or healthcare environment.
• Significant Estates experience at a senior level for a minimum of five years
• Experience of writing specifications for maintenance and installation or refurbishment works, and in the supervision of works contracts.
• Experience in the development of work place risk assessments., Demonstrable skills with developing effective relationships with a range of stakeholders internally and externally.
• Demonstrable skills with developing effective relationships with a range of stakeholders internally and externally.
• Effective line management experience.
• Good understanding of the NHS HTM-00 and compliance, PAM, ERIC, CAFM systems and risks relating to impacts on infrastructure.
• Good understanding of the NHS approach to risk management assessment and reporting., Highly developed and effective negotiating and influencing skills and ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with professional and managerial disciplines.
• Highly developed management skills and the ability to maximise resource utilisation.
• Highly developed and effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to assimilate, analyse and present complex problems, identify necessary action, make recommendations and ensure actions are implemented.
• Effective project management experience
  
  At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."
At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive. Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.