Estates Officer - London, United Kingdom - Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

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London, United Kingdom

25 minutes ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Main duties of the job:

The primary duties of this role include, but are not limited to:

PPM planning, and compliance audit
Contracts and service delivery management
Audit of hot works, fire alarm alteration and penetration permit to work systems
To provide specialist advice based on level knowledge and experience of active and passive fire systems
To be able to complete fire risk assessments, deliver mandatory fire training and fire warden training for colleagues around the Trust.
To oversee the installation, witnessing, commissioning and handover of fire systems as appropriate
To chair meetings with contractors and to monitor the performance and compliance of contracts with specialist providers.
To liaise with key stakeholders on a daytoday basis on matters pertaining to fire safety
Preparation and collation of tender documents and specifications.
Preparing regular routine status reports on all matters relating to fire safety

Working for our organisation:

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts.

Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.

From flexible hours, agile working and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification:

World Class Values:

Essential criteria:

Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust values

Education & Qualifications:

Essential criteria:

Degree level qualification in Engineering/ Buildng Services or relevant equivalent knowledge and experience
Technical vocational training qualifications relevant to Fire Safety
NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate
Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers IFE
Specialist training in fire safety engineering in new & refurbishment constructions
Fire Risk Assessment Qualification

Experience and Knowledge:

Essential criteria:

A technical background in either Mechanical, Electrical or Building Fabric Maintenance
Calibration and maintenance of fire safety active and passive devices
Experience through embedded/ applied learning from Level 3 technical vocational qualifications, such as fire door inspection, fire compartmentation surveying
Knowledge of Building Regulations as applicable to fire safety
Extensive experience of Fire Safety risk assessment procedures
Extensive experience of preparing and delivering fire training
Comprehensive uptodate knowledge of all legislation, standards and best practice in fire safety relevant to this role

Desirable criteria:

Previous experience withing the Fire and Rescue Service, and/or another enforcing body

Personal qualities and attributes:

Essential criteria:

Communicate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation
Good oral & written communication
Negotiating skills geared to both long and short term objectives
Confidence communicating with internal and external bodies
Ability to motivate staff and delegate responsibility whilst retaining accountability
Committed to delivering organisational goals
Effective team player

- 'Can do' attitude

Selfmotivated
Ability to manage time effectively
Positive, flexible and able to take on new challenges

Other:

Essential criteria:

Able to participate in the Estates oncall rota

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Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
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Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
If you are an
EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK

Please Note:

We are unable to sponsor Band 2 to 4 as the salary does not meet the UKVI Points Based system threshold
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If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system

The Trust uses
electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

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The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.

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