The Role
As a member of the Property and Support Services Department the post holder is responsible for the operational management of the Department within a designated area of NHSL.
As a member of the management team the post holder will provide operational leadership, including staff management and have overall responsibility for ensuring that Engineering, Building and Grounds maintenance is carried out to appropriate standards and specifications.
The post holder has responsibility for the delegated backlog maintenance schemes and has responsibility for the design; contract specifications and documentation management of construction and management of contractors on site and contributes to the effective delivery of the capital programme. The post holder will ensure NHSL estate and property related assets are managed effectively in line with the current NHS Scotland and statutory guidance including deriving policies and associated procedures from first principles.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
1. The post holder requires being professionally qualified and hold membership of an appropriate professional body, which normally requires a degree or equivalent in an appropriate Engineering / Building related subject.
2. A minimum of 5 years previous experience in an operational management post in healthcare or related commercial environment is required, plus a qualification in operational management, (if not taken as part of the degree) is required to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the post.
3. Specialised certificated training is required for each statutory duty held e.g. 3 yearly refresher & 1 yearly update together with CPR. These duties include HV and LV Electrical, Legionella, Sterilisers, Lifts, Mains Gas, Ventilation Systems etc. and may require national registration of the nominee.
4. The post holder shall be required to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of Statutory Standards & the management of Health & Safety.
5. Experience of contract management & auditing
6. Experience of contract specification, procurement and evaluation of tenders / proposals
7. Car owner/driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA licence
It would be great if you also have
8. Corporate member of an appropriate professional body, related to Building Services engineering and or estates management.
9. CPD log and certification demonstration the upgrade and maintenance of current skills and abilities.
10. Management experience and knowledge of building services engineering gained in a complex building maintenance environment.
Contract type
Permanent
Full time
37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in PSSD Maintenance within University Hospital Monklands
The working pattern for this role will be confirmed by the hiring manager.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
11. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
12. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
13. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
14. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
15. Occupational health services
16. Employee counselling services
17. Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .