Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking an appropriately qualified and experienced construction professional. This is a broad ranging role which will require well developed communication skills. You will have responsibility for ensuring that the Trust meets the necessary legislative requirements for building and construction work, as well as providing advice, support and guidance at management level to ensure compliance across the organisation.
As Building Manager you will be required to address complex building matters and have specific responsibility for the management of a large multidisciplinary operational team.
You will have a key role in ensuring that all buildings occupied by the Trust are maintained to a high standard providing a safe environment for all service users and staff.
This position will offer an excellent opportunity for an individual who is seeking a role within an organisation where no two days are the same. As Building Manager you will be part of a cohesive and supportive team environment within a role that has opportunity to progress and most of all; develop your career. You will provide robust leadership in staff, contract and project management ensuring all day to day reactive and pro-reactive maintenance.
Please note that interviews are expected to take place the week commencing the 6th of January 2025.
Main duties of the job
You will be the lead manager for building operational services and technical matters as defined by the Senior Building and Contracts Manager, managing operational building services to ensure that the infrastructure meets the service needs of the Trust.
You will be required to address complex building matters that may involve various options for consideration and discussion with a range of stakeholders. The Building Manager is also responsible for the operational management, managing and leading a multi-disciplinary team, providing an effective and efficient maintenance service.
In short, you will support the Senior Building and Contracts Manager in providing a cost effective timely maintenance service to the locality and those organisations that have service level contracts with the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
* Degree in a building related subject or equivalent experience and in depth knowledge with proven ability in managing complex NHS estates services and infrastructure.
* Extensive construction/property management knowledge gained through training and experience to degree level.
* Evidence of continuing professional development and management/ leadership development.
* Masters Degree or equivalent knowledge and experience in Building Surveying, Engineering or construction related discipline.
* Chartered Member of appropriate building / engineering related Professional Institution, such as the RICS, CIOB, IHEEM, CIBSE or RIBA.
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience of working in a similar role within an Estates or Facilities team. Demonstrable experience of having managed teams, operational budgets, and multiple construction or refurbishment projects.
* Experience of managing multiple service contracts
* Able to demonstrate experience of using Shared Business Intelligence, SBS and Oracle.
* Good knowledge and understanding of recruitment using both Trac and NHS jobs recruitment management systems.
* Able to demonstrate experience in providing expert advice
* Significant experience in planning and delivery of maintenance and refurbishment programs.
* Strong track record in managing schemes to time and budget
* Awareness of current legislation and guidance for NHS properties, such as HBNs and HTMs
* Good knowledge of industry standard building construction contracts, along with the ability to effectively manage contractual relationships with Contractors
* Good working knowledge of Local Authority Planning rules, and the Building Regulations.
* Experience within a NHS healthcare environment
* Experience of developing joint and collaborative working with local health and commercial partners
* Experience of public sector procurement and tendering procedures
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.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata, per annum
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