Job summary A fantastic job opening has opened for the role of Band 8b - Estates Operations Manager. As directed by the Head of Engineering the post holder will be responsible for the integrity of the Mechanical, Electrical, Building and Fabric infrastructure and for providing specialist technical advice to the day-to-day management of the Trust's buildings with regard to breakdowns, planned preventative maintenance and minor works projects whilst providing expert advice on all aspects of Estates Specialist Services. This role includes responsibility for development and implementation of the maintenance strategy for all estates assets ensuring full compliance and identification of risks/issues as they arise. The post holder may be required to undertake root cause analysis for Estates services or other system issues and at times will be required to prioritise tasks considering competing demands. The post holder shall ensure that all plant and equipment is serviced and maintained throughout the Trust's property, including the major overhauls and replacement of assets in accordance with Statutory and Trust requirements and ensure that a lifecycle replacement programme is developed to assist capital planning. You will be required to work shifts covering 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday, You will participate in the Managers On call rota Full details will be discussed at interview. Main duties of the job Oversee the Estates Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system to ensure that it is maintained and operated to reflect all the hospital's infrastructure assets that are subject to routine maintenance and that appropriate system of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is in place and kept up to date. This will include generating and presenting key management information to the senior EFM team at regular frequencies. Ensure that the PPM schedules within the CAFM system are updated to reflect changes to the hospital's estate and legislative and guidance changes such as HTMs. ACoPs and CAS alerts. Ensure that an accurate asset register is collated and maintained complete with relevant information and ensure that a lifecycle and backlog maintenance programme is developed to assist with risk identification/mitigation and capital planning. Oversee the Estates Department's information management system to ensure that appropriate records and certificates are retained in a logical electronic and hard copy file structure such that the hospital can readily demonstrate maintenance statutory and mandatory compliance. About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitmentnhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £64,337 to £74,415 a year inc. HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 360-G-6750 Job locations Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Job description Job responsibilities Oversee the Estates Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system to ensure that it is maintained and operated to reflect all the hospitals infrastructure assets that are subject to routine maintenance and that appropriate system of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is in place and kept up to date. This will include generating and presenting key management information to the senior EFM team at regular frequencies. Ensure that the PPM schedules within the CAFM system are updated to reflect changes to the hospitals estate and legislative and guidance changes such as HTMs. ACoPs and CAS alerts. Ensure that an accurate asset register is collated and maintained complete with relevant information and ensure that a lifecycle and backlog maintenance programme is developed to assist with risk identification/mitigation and capital planning. Oversee the Estates Departments information management system to ensure that appropriate records and certificates are retained in a logical electronic and hard copy file structure such that the hospital can readily demonstrate maintenance statutory and mandatory compliance. Ensure that all work, undertaken by both in-house resource and external contractors, is compliant with relevant legislation, safe systems of work, Risk and COSHH assessments, Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs), Health Building Notes (HBNs), British Standards, European standards, etc, and other relevant documentations such as Approved Codes of Practice and trust policies and procedures. Carry out and document regular audits in conjunction with the Compliance team to measure quality and performance of the tasks undertaken. Job description Job responsibilities Oversee the Estates Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system to ensure that it is maintained and operated to reflect all the hospitals infrastructure assets that are subject to routine maintenance and that appropriate system of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is in place and kept up to date. This will include generating and presenting key management information to the senior EFM team at regular frequencies. Ensure that the PPM schedules within the CAFM system are updated to reflect changes to the hospitals estate and legislative and guidance changes such as HTMs. ACoPs and CAS alerts. Ensure that an accurate asset register is collated and maintained complete with relevant information and ensure that a lifecycle and backlog maintenance programme is developed to assist with risk identification/mitigation and capital planning. Oversee the Estates Departments information management system to ensure that appropriate records and certificates are retained in a logical electronic and hard copy file structure such that the hospital can readily demonstrate maintenance statutory and mandatory compliance. Ensure that all work, undertaken by both in-house resource and external contractors, is compliant with relevant legislation, safe systems of work, Risk and COSHH assessments, Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs), Health Building Notes (HBNs), British Standards, European standards, etc, and other relevant documentations such as Approved Codes of Practice and trust policies and procedures. Carry out and document regular audits in conjunction with the Compliance team to measure quality and performance of the tasks undertaken. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Educated to master's level or equivalent Additional in-depth post graduate level knowledge Professionally qualified engineer with related professional qualification e.g. MIMECHE, MIET, MCIBSE. Desirable Formal Project Management Qualification. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of estates management at a senior management level. Sound knowledge of mechanical/electrical/building services in healthcare premises. Knowledge and experience in management of contracts, finances, business rates, insurance requirements. A good working knowledge of Health and Safety Principles. Proven knowledge of statutory compliance applicable to all relevant Estates and Engineering systems and building elements. Healthcare AP training in 3 of the Following Medical gases, Ventilation, High Voltage, Low Voltage, Responsible person Water systems, Pressure systems, Lift transport. Management and reporting on CAFM software and systems. Experience Essential In depth Experience of health care building services maintenance and management of multiple cross site teams. Understanding of Standing financial instructions in relation to procurement and the management and commissioning of external contracting services. Proven experience and track record for procuring and managing specialist contractors. Proven track record of working on large complex projects. Desirable Experience of both public and private sectors Completed Finance Training Programme. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Educated to master's level or equivalent Additional in-depth post graduate level knowledge Professionally qualified engineer with related professional qualification e.g. MIMECHE, MIET, MCIBSE. Desirable Formal Project Management Qualification. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of estates management at a senior management level. Sound knowledge of mechanical/electrical/building services in healthcare premises. Knowledge and experience in management of contracts, finances, business rates, insurance requirements. A good working knowledge of Health and Safety Principles. Proven knowledge of statutory compliance applicable to all relevant Estates and Engineering systems and building elements. Healthcare AP training in 3 of the Following Medical gases, Ventilation, High Voltage, Low Voltage, Responsible person Water systems, Pressure systems, Lift transport. Management and reporting on CAFM software and systems. Experience Essential In depth Experience of health care building services maintenance and management of multiple cross site teams. Understanding of Standing financial instructions in relation to procurement and the management and commissioning of external contracting services. Proven experience and track record for procuring and managing specialist contractors. Proven track record of working on large complex projects. Desirable Experience of both public and private sectors Completed Finance Training Programme. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)