Senior Estates Operations Manager ME

Job Description

The Senior Estates Operations Manager will be on site to manage and coordinate reactive maintenance services across the Hospital.The SEOM will demonstrate strong management and leadership skills and possesses in-depth knowledge of complex electrical and mechanical engineering services.Client DetailsThe Client is a Hospital based in central London. They pride themselves on values of helpfulness, expertise, one team and welcoming.DescriptionThe key responsibilities include:M+E Management Responsibilities - Responsible for the Building services - heating, cooling, ventilation, hot and cold water services and equipment to reduce and avoid emergency situations- Carry out responsibility of an authorised person for: ventilation systems, piped medical gases, confined spaces, responsible person duties for legionella, high and low voltage electricity.- Diagnose and identify faults in engineering systems, building installations, plant and equipment- Understand the functions and operation of system, services, structures, plant and equipment throughout the Trust premises- Provide technical advice and support to building services and mechanical and electrical systems.- Function as part of a design and maintenance management team, designing and commissioning new systems, services, plant, equipment and buildings.- Manage handovers to ensure documents are correctly provided and any defects are reported in a timely manner to the relevant project manager and estates management department- Ensure statutory, mandatory and compliance standards.- Ensure maintenance in all completed in accordance with the legislation and best practice guidance- Manage yearly PAT testing programme, ensuring all electrical equipment is identified and in a compliant state- Assist, formulate, review and implement emergency plans and procedures for the Estates Department- Work in accordance with Fire code, water regulations, gas safety, wiring regulations, health and safety regulations and policies- Under the direction of the Senior Estates Manager, act as the authorised person/responsible person for one or more areas of responsibility to ensure all statutory obligations are complied with including: specialist ventilation systems, control of legionella,lifts, medical gas pipeline systems, pressure system, working at heights compliance, confined spaces compliance, asbestos management, portable electrical appliance testing compliance . electrical installations.- prepare safe systems of work and procedures- be responsible for the effective maintenance and operation of the Hospitals main boiler plant distribution systems.Line Management Responsibilities - Performance improvement and monitoring of the estates services- Ensure effective and efficient service across the hospital. That it meets the needs of the clinical services and patients.- Maintain and develop external relationships, notably local authorities, contractors, FM service providers, site estates and facilities managers- Participate as a member of the Estates Departments on a call team covering the duties of colleagues when necessary.- During normal hours and emergency on call hours, carry communication devices to facilitate immediate response to emergencies if and when needed- Review and update the long-term strategic business continuity plans- Be responsible for the Senior Estates Manager- Lead the team, providing assistance to Estates Supervisors- Ensure staff are compliant with training, development reviews, support staff and performance monitoring.- Develop close working relationships with other departments, specifically Facilities, other Space and Place teams, Risk and Infection Control teams, including preparation and presentation of reportsFinancial Management - Understand minor capital and improvement- Prepare specifications for tendering, organising and supervising Estates maintenance contract works, in accordance with policiesRisk Management - undertake reviews, incident investigations- take personal responsibility for promoting safe environment and safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and following the incident and near misses policy and proceduresProfile- Previous (ideally) experience working within the health care sector (i.e. hospitals)- OK to work at height and confined spaces- OK to work call out for emergencies (on short notice and outside normal working hours).- Degree or Foundation degree (or a qualification) in a Mechanical, Electrical of Building Discipline- Experience within line management and supervising a team - and contractors working on defects and PPMs- Customer service management- Excellent communication- Ability to work under pressure or within unplanned events/emergencies in a controlled planned mannerJob OfferWhat is on offer for the successful candidate:- A competitive hourly rate of £ 32 an hour, with increases down the line after initial introduction.- Learning academy: should choose for training/education on a particular matter- Supportive and welcoming team- Diversity and Inclusion with various networks on side for those whom wish to speak about particular matters- 6 month contract and a flexible commencement date

Keyskills :
operationsmanagementelectricalfault findingmechanicalmaintenanceleadershipreactive