Apprentice Estates Officer

Transformationunitgm; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is seeking a patient-focused Apprentice Estates Officer in Cambridge to lead engineering compliance projects and support the Estates and Facilities team. Key responsibilities include acting as Project Manager for minor works, providing technical support, and ensuring adherence to building regulations. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and skills in project management and problem-solving. This is a great opportunity to kickstart a career in building services engineering.

Benefits

Supportive learning environment

Diverse and inclusive community

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent required.
• A-level grade EEE or BTEC National Diploma MPP needed.
• Must be working towards a degree in Building Services Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Manager for minor engineering works.
• Provide technical support to the Estates and Facilities Team.
• Manage conflicts and emotional situations with stakeholders.

Skills

Effective organisation skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Attention to detail

Education

5 GCSEs grade A-C or equivalent

A-level grade EEE or BTEC National Diploma MPP

Working towards Degree in Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Asbestos P405

Project management software

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust with this role; we are seeking a patient and quality-focused Apprentice Estates Officer to assure high quality services are at the core of what we do here at WSFT.

As an apprentice, you will come to us with the drive to lead on high-quality work. You will ensure engineering compliance gets the right drive and support to develop this further.

You will be based at West Suffolk Hospital but will be required to visit other sites across the West Suffolk area. You will be required to undertake an apprenticeship in Building Services Engineering Technician Level 4 (circa 27 months) and once completed progressing onto and completing Building Services Site Management Apprenticeship Level 6 (circa 3 years)

Main duties of the job

Apprentice will be working towards these whilst undertaking training

• Act as Project Manager for minor engineering works.
• Provide technical support to the Estates and Facilities Team, the wider organisation and contractors.
• Contribute to the planning, implementation and documentation of the Trusts estate strategy, site development plan and site master plan.
• Contribute to the maintenance and updating of the master estate record drawing.
• Contribute to the maintenance and regular updates of the standard specification.
• Responsible for the management of contractors on site in line with on-going projects.
• Responsible for the system of managing estates records and accurate filing for the projects under your control and responsibility.
• Work outside normal office hours to achieve project goals.
• Responsible for managing service shut-downs (heating, water, electrics, cranes lifts etc.) safely whilst minimising the operational impact, both in and out of hours.
• Manage conflict and emotional situations with stakeholders whilst being clear on the direction required to achieve overall projects goals defined within the business case.
• Provide support and guidance to project managers within the development team.
• To be conversant with design drawings, specifications, schedules and other relevant documents on engineering design for new and existing buildings and all works are completed by the contractor in accordance with the contract documents

Working for our organisation

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification attached for more details on the job role.

Person specification

Education & Qualification

• 5 GCSE’s grade A-C or 4-9 which must include English and Maths or equivalent
• A – level grade EEE or BTEC National Diploma MPP (these must include either maths or physics)
• Working towards Degree Building Services Engineering
• Working towards - City and Guilds AutoCAD or Asbestos P405

Skills & Abilities

• Effective organisation skills and interpersonal skills between all staff and external consultants, contractors and general public
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
• Respond to the needs of the Trust to meet the estate investment plan
• Discharge and demonstrate obligations to a multidisciplinary team in a sound and appropriate manner
• Ability to understand and resolve problems and implement solutions
• Excellent attention to detail.

Experience & Knowledge

• Can demonstrate relevant work experience in the construction industry
• Computer literate, to include project management associated software
• A sound knowledge of building design principles for all forms of construction, maintenance, and maintenance needs, environment conditions and finishes within health care buildings
• Understanding of the relevant codes of practice and legislation in the building Industry. With a sound understanding of the Construction Design & Management Regulations (CDM)
• A sound knowledge of Building Regulations, Local Planning procedures and the needs/ requirements to meet any environmental conditions.
• Management of backlog maintenance
• Operational management of building services.
• Understanding of building management systems.
• Be conversant with relevant Health Technical Memorandums (HTM’s) / Health Building Notes (HBN’s)
• Previous experience of providing professional advice to a range of colleagues and senior managers; ability to adapt communication style in line with audience
• Experience of working within an NHS acute hospital environment.
• Sound understanding of buildings and building services in a Hospital environment
• Understanding of the different forms of contract in the building Industry and how these should be implemented
• Working knowledge of current Health Building Notes and Health Technical Memorandums
• Trusts financial standing orders and financial management of contracts
• Managing complex projects and contractor activity.

Personal Qualities

• Team player
• Proactive, self-motivated and persistent
• Flexible approach to working hours/duties
• Ability to travel to other locations
• Willing to work outside normal working hours such as night shifts to complete project surveys and services shutdowns and supervise contractors.
• Capable of managing a diverse and challenging workload to tight deadlines

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