About the job

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 is responsible for management of the effective and efficient delivery of a wide range of services through the use of in-house and contract staff as appropriate.

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.

In addition to having responsibility for the management of the Health and Safety procedures and policies within the Estates Department the post holder has responsibility for the various premises compliance with fire safety legislation and NHS Firecode, together with responsibility for plant and systems statutory compliance.

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 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• The post holder shall be required to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of Statutory Standards & the management of Health & Safety.
• Experience of contract management & auditing
• Experience of contract specification, procurement and evaluation of tenders / proposals
• Valid full driving licence

It would be great if you also have

• Corporate member of an appropriate professional body, related to Building Services engineering and or estates management.
• Proven track record in building services engineering and or estates management.

Contract type

Permanent

Full time

37.5 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in PSSD Maintenance department within Udston Hospital.

The working pattern for this role: Monday to Friday

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out a bit more, then we would love to hear from you!