Job Role: Estates Officer (NIAS)

On behalf of our client, MPA Recruitment are recruiting Band 6 Estates Officers (Mechanical) for their large public sector client in the greater Belfast area.

To support the Head of Estates in a range of Building Services (Mechanical & Electrical) operational Maintenance services across the Trusts’ Estate, in the delivery of a ‘fit for purpose’ estate, to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, and supports the effective and efficient delivery of the NIAS Estate function. To contribute as an integral member of the Estates team.

Location – Greater Belfast

Hours of Work – 37.5 Hours Per Week

Salary - £19.10 per hr

Main Responsibilities

• To support the Head of Estates in the management of Estates Maintenance Contracts / Contractors to provide an effective Estates / Facilities Management Service that will deliver an estate that is safe, and ‘fit for purpose’, in line with operational needs.        
• To work with managers and contractors to ensure compliance with the relevant statutory obligations including health and safety and environmental legislation, in the delivery of an effective estates management service. 
• To proactively assist in the delivery of major and minor works projects, reactive, remedial and planned maintenance programmes in a cost effective, structured and timely fashion. 
• To ensure compliance with financial and procurement rules and ensure good governance in the estates budget and management of contractors.
• To enable NIAS to deliver its statutory and regulatory requirements including the delivery of planned, preventative and reactive maintenance programmes to address the issues in the NIAS estate.
• To ensure utilities conservation and maximise energy efficiency for the future.
• To ensure facilities are being managed in a consistent manner, meeting the Operational needs of the Trust.
• To undertake surveys to identify works packages e.g. refurbishment schemes, building fabric, mechanical and electrical upgrades, fire alarm installations etc.
• To undertake estates related project work as directed using the principles of good project management.
• To contribute to the performance of the team by achieving objectives in line with service level agreements, or equivalent, ensuring that maximum benefit is derived from the service provided.

• Essential Criteria:

Possess a relevant degree or HND, or equivalent, qualification in a relevant subject e.g. Energy and Building Services Engineering; Facilities Management; Electrical Engineering, Surveying, Construction in the Built Environment etc

OR

Have at least 5 years’ relevant management experience within the construction industry, in a Facilities/Estates management role

AND

Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering effective solutions for a facilities/estates function in 2 of the following 3 areas:

Building, Surveying and Maintenance

Mechanical Engineering Services

Electrical Engineering Services