Senior Multi Site Estates Operations Manager

Senior Multi Site Estates Operations Manager
Rate: £42.73 (Umbrella) 
Type: Contract/Temporary 
Duration: 6-9 months

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and performance driven Senior Estates Site Manager to lead our clients multi-site operational teams.

We are looking for someone who will have excellent senior operational knowledge within an Estates environment or similar, and significant experience of working with multiple stakeholders to develop Estates services, maintain high levels of performance and achieve legislative compliance.

The person we are looking for will be responsible for the operational management of the Trust’s multi-site estate, including all building and engineering systems, roadways, footpaths and grounds. Ensuring that these are maintained to the appropriate NHS and statutory standards to deliver a high quality care environment for the Trust’s and Shropcom communities, staff, patients and visitors.

Qualifications:

• Professional knowledge in an engineering/building services related discipline acquired through degree or equivalent plus specialist technical knowledge gained through post-graduate courses and experience to masters equivalent level.
• Evidence of previous Health and Safety Training, such as by satisfactory completion of the BOHS P405 ‘Management of asbestos in buildings’ or IOSH Managing Safely.
• Specialist training, such as that required to hold the position of ‘Authorised/Responsible’ persons under the Department of Health’s Technical Memorandum (HTM)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health Safety or in Construction Safety or equivalent (Desirable)

Experience:

• Working in a similar role within an Estates team. Demonstrable experience of having managed senior teams, operational budgets, and multiple construction or refurbishment projects.
• Demonstrable experience in leading teams and budgets in an Engineering/Operation Arena
• Leading reactive and planned preventative maintenance systems and the development and delivery of minor capital projects.
• Managing a significant workforce in disciplines ranging from electrical, mechanical engineering and trades staff.
• Providing expert advice at senior level on engineering and construction matters, in accordance with national and local policies and standards.
• Successful negotiation and contract management
• Experience of completing business cases for Capital investment.
• Experience of planning and delivery of complex maintenance programmes.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Significant knowledge in all engineering related matters to a level of subject matter expert
• Good knowledge of industry standard M&E and building construction contracts, along with the ability to effectively manage contractual relationships with Contractors and Consultants.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety legislations and requirements of working within a built environment – CDM regulations and IPAC requirements.
• Specialist technical knowledge including legislation relating to construction, development and property management of Healthcare Buildings.
• Formal engineering management training
• Sound financial acumen and highly developed commercial and contract negotiation skills.
• Complex problem solving, decision making and analytical skills.
• Good judgement and analytical skills and able to process facts, interpret and provide appropriate advice, often balancing conflicting demands.
• A proven ability to come up with flexible and creative solutions to difficult problems.
• Excellent collaborative working skills and able to work across Departments, with multiple stakeholders and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Able to prioritise, schedule and monitor to completion, multiple projects often running in parallel, understanding key priorities, meeting deadlines and maintaining a consistent high quality output, by allocating time effectively.
• Effective oral and written skills in the presentation and interpretation of complex reporting and information to directors, senior managers and clinicians, including the effective chairing of meetings.
• Ability to think strategically and develop practical plans to implement Estates strategies.
• Ability to identify, plan and undertake research and development initiatives to inform strategic objectives.
• Evidence of achievement in complex environment including effective management of change.
• Understanding risk management and implementing quality management systems.