Job Overview
The Estates Officer (Building) are part of a team that is responsible for the safe, efficient operation, development and management of the building systems across the RUH estate. T
In this essential role, you will be part of a wider estates team that is responsible for the safe, efficient operation, development and management of the building systems across the RUH estate. You will play an important and proactive role in maintaining and improving the hospital’s physical environment. This, in turn, ensures we continue to support the delivery of clinical and non-clinical services efficiently and effectively.
The role requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders at all seniority levels to ensure high standards and compliance are maintained. You need to display strong communication and negotiation skills and be able to liaise with multidisciplinary teams while applying technical expertise in all situations.
You will be an Authorised Person on several systems and will carry out specific technical responsibilities in line with this designation. You will make a difference by supporting various estate functions, including operational services, capital projects, and sustainability initiatives. Additionally, you will work collaboratively across the team by deputising for the Senior Estates Officer (Building)
Main duties of the job
Your role will support the safe, efficient, and compliant management of hospital buildings and systems. You will be required to maintain accurate records, assist with system commissioning and validation and ensure compliance with statutory regulations, HTM and industry best practices. Acting as an Authorised Person under supervision, you will help oversee specialist services and support the development of asset registers, condition surveys and capital replacement plans.
The role will contribute to the implementation of the Estates Operational Strategy, QMS and Sustainability Strategy, ensuring these are embedded into daily operations. Your responsibilities include supervising contractors and maintenance teams, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance programmes, and managing service shutdowns where necessary.
You will assist with audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting, analysing data to identify trends and inform decision-making. In addition, you will be involved in supporting policy development, encouraging system-based thinking, and implementing innovative and sustainable approaches to estates management.
The role requires strong technical knowledge, a proactive problem-solving ability, effective communication and a collaborative work ethic. You must be capable of working in a high-demand healthcare environment whilst contributing to the continuous improvement of the Trust’s estate and ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Degree level qualification in relevant subject or currently working towards
- HND in Construction, Architecture or Surveying
- Recognised and registered EITB, City & Guilds, modern apprenticeship, NVQ level 4 or approved equivalent training in Construction, Architecture or Surveying
- Demonstrable in-depth knowledge and experience within the required technical disciplines (e.g. asbestos, confined space and working at height)
Desirable criteria
- Specialist knowledge gained from working in a health care engineering environment
- Registration with approved organisations, i.e. UK Register of Electricians, JIB schemes, Gas Safe, etc
- Member of relevant healthcare or engineering institutes, i.e. IHEEM, HEFMA, CIBSE, IET etc.
- Experience across several of the HTM’s acting as either a CP or AP.
- Efficiency improvement training, i.e. Lean /Six
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of HTM’s, HBN’s and Estates specific legislation
- Good interpersonal skills: influencing, negotiation, communication skills (written and verbal)
- Sound IT skills in Microsoft Office Suite, CAD and CAFM systems
- Ability to evaluate, develop and implement systems and procedures
Desirable criteria
- Experience in working in a similar role
- Good knowledge of energy efficient working practices within engineering
Values
Essential criteria
- Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental
- Pro-active and takes responsibility
- Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work.
Specific Skills
Essential criteria
- Team Leadership, and the ability to positively negotiate with and influence others
- Change management skills
- Highly organised
- Previous knowledge of managing asbestos in line with Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Physical Skills & Effort Emotional Effort
Essential criteria
- Able to concentrate on complex issues and work with detailed information
- Work within clinical areas in close proximity to patients
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
- Job description (PDF, 584.3KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Anthony Green Job title Senior Estates Officer (Building) Email address
[email protected] Telephone number 07825230334
