M&E Estates Officer (Public Sector)

M&E Estates Officer (Public Sector)

VANRATH are searching for an experienced M&E Estates Officer (Public Sector) for their client, a large Public Sector organisation based in Belfast on a 6 month contract with the likelihood of it leading to a permanent position.

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 Client to deliver its statutory and regulatory requirements including the delivery of planned, preventative and reactive maintenance programmes to address the issues in the 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

The Ideal Person

Esstenial

• 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

• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.

Desirable Criteria

• Possess a qualification in Health and Safety such as the NEBOSH Certificate.
• Have experience of working within the Health Sector, local government or wider public sector.
• Demonstrable experience in the use of CAD architectural drawing software
• Demonstrable experience in the use of CAFM software e.g. Micad, 3i etc

Remuneration

c£38,682 per annum + benefits.