Estates Officer (Projects)
- Employer
- Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £37,338 to £44,962 per annum
- Closing date
- 16 Nov 2024
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- Profession
- Other Health Profession
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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The role is to support the delivery of the National Centre for Child Health and Technology (NCCHT) project by assisting the Construction Director & project team.
You will have an HNC/HND/Degree in Construction, Buildings, or Building services, as well as experience in Construction management & project delivery. Knowledge of Auto-cad, Construction Design and Management regulations (CDM), & experience in healthcare projects would be advantageous.
The ideal candidate will have experience in managing building & engineering projects, from planning through to completion, commissioning, and handover. You must be familiar with compliance, risk assessments, & health and safety standards in a Healthcare estates environment. Reporting to the senior projects manager and occasionally to the Head of Estates, you will be a key member of the team responsible for minor and major projects. This demanding role requires someone with the determination to succeed in delivering the department's objectives.
Main duties of the job
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
Outstanding Patient Care Brilliant Place to work Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
425-24-6766533
You will have an HNC/HND/Degree in Construction, Buildings, or Building services, as well as experience in Construction management & project delivery. Knowledge of Auto-cad, Construction Design and Management regulations (CDM), & experience in healthcare projects would be advantageous.
The ideal candidate will have experience in managing building & engineering projects, from planning through to completion, commissioning, and handover. You must be familiar with compliance, risk assessments, & health and safety standards in a Healthcare estates environment. Reporting to the senior projects manager and occasionally to the Head of Estates, you will be a key member of the team responsible for minor and major projects. This demanding role requires someone with the determination to succeed in delivering the department's objectives.
Main duties of the job
- To provide effective delivery of minor and major building and engineering projects in-line with the Trust standing instructions and Estates department policies and procedures.
- To provide effective technical support to the Estates department and wider organisation in order to ensure the reliability and efficiency of building structure, fabric, finishes equipment and services.
- To write technical specifications for building / construction / engineering projects, in preparation for tender. Working knowledge of Computer aided design packages (CAD). Training and updates will be provided.
- Be responsible for placing purchase orders and authorise payment of invoices relating to Estates Capital works, at a designated level of authority.
- To assist in the co-ordination and development of the Departments quality system.
- Responsible for the undertaking of Risk assessments and implementation of actions identified through the risk assessment process.
- Develop skills and knowledge of Modern methods of construction as a key driver for current and future Trust developments and projects.
- To have a sound understanding of the Construction Design and Management regulations (CDM) and responsibilities in the context of Hospital projects and construction schemes.
- Awareness and knowledge of effective management of Asbestos to deliver projects.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Degree, HND, HNC or proven graduate level ability/experience in Building services or Construction
- Working knowledge of project management applications.
- Experience of working on NHS / Hospital projects
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification
- Authorised person competency
- Auto Cad.
Experience
Essential
- Experience / ability to work with administrative systems, budgets and managing projects.
- Experience of working and negotiating with senior and junior colleagues/suppliers.
- Knowledge of - Health and safety including Asbestos, CDM, regulations, infection control, Fire regulations and Water safety
Desirable
- Proven project management and commissioning experience either in an NHS or Private Sector environment
- Experience of building regulations and local authority planning.
- Knowledge of NHS and working in Clinical Areas.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of excellent system working, organisational skills, prioritisation and communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage complex projects.
- Be willing to act as an Authorised person for Engineering systems in hospital following suitable training and familiarisation
Desirable
- Knowledge of procurement and commissioning processes.
- Knowledge of health and safety in construction.
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
425-24-6766533
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