Estates Manager Full-time Job

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.ukIf you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment processJob OverviewEstates Manager - Grange University HospitalWe have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Estates Manager to join our Maintenance and Operations team at the Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran, which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy.You will be a key member of the Operational Maintenance Team and will represent the Senior Estates Manager on relevant matters. You will also provide cover during absence, performing those duties normally undertaken by the Senior Estates Manager, reporting to the Divisional Director of Facilities when required.You will undertake a wide range of duties associated with the management, operation and maintenance of healthcare buildings, engineering plant, services and equipment.You will manage a pro-active workforce in the provision of a comprehensive and responsive maintenance service. The successful candidate will deliver optimal utilisation of labour deployment to ensure continuity of service provision.If you have previously applied and have since gained new relevant experience, we welcome your application.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will undertake a wide range of duties associated with the management, operation and maintenance of healthcare buildings, engineering plant, services and equipment. To compile management and technical reportsThey will be responsible for staff and non-staff budgets in accordance with the Health Boards Standing Financial Instructions and to carry out duties as authorised signatory of Electrical, Mechanical and Building fabric maintenance services.The successful candidate will deliver optimal utilisation of labour deployment to ensure continuity of service provision.The working hours will be 08:00 - 16:00, Monday to Friday however there may be a requirement to work outside of these hours to meet the needs of the service.There is also a requirement for the successful candidate to participate in the Works and Estates on call rota. The ability to speak Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Working for our organisationAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.Qualifications And/or KnowledgeEssential criteriaProfessional knowledge acquired to degree level plus relevant or equivalent experienceSpecialist knowledge of building fabricManagement/supervisors studiesServed a recognised apprenticeshipDesirable criteriaTraining in Health & SafetyCorporate/Full Member of a professional InstitutionEvidence of CPDSpecialist Knowledge acquired through courses and or experience to masters level or equivalentExperienceEssential criteriaExperience in building services/maintenanceAppropriate work experienceFreedom to act to their own ability and on behalf of ABUHBDesirable criteriaWorking within the NHSInvolved in project managementKnowledge and UnderstandingEssential criteriaAbility to work under pressureComputer literateParticipate in the management/supervision on call systemDesirable criteriaPreparation of ReportsAble to contribute in a team environmentFinancial control systemsAbility to speak WelshSkills and AttributesEssential criteriaGood communicatorAbility to travel to meet the requirements of the postAvailable for out of hours workingDesirable criteriaSelf motivatedCustomer focussed.