Deputy Head of Estates

We are supporting a large healthcare organisation in the North West of England in the appointment of a Deputy Head of Estates. This is an interim vacancy for 6 months initially, pay rate is competitive but around £300 - £400 per day.

You will have previous experience within the healthcare environment leading and managing engineering and maintenance teams, ensuring the provision of high quality and compliant services to the organisation.

You will ensure that the healthcare environment, including all buildings, engineering systems, energy infrastructure and grounds are safe, compliant with all relevant legislation and healthcare guidance, well maintained within the agreed budget, fit for purpose, available for their intended use, and provide the best possible patient and community experience in a proactive manner.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the safe and effective upkeep of all Trust buildings and engineering services across all sites.

* Ensure sure maintenance work is carried out to high standards, including planned checks and urgent repairs.

* Management of staff and resources, ensuring teams are trained, supported and working safely.

* Responsible for meeting important safety and compliance rules so that patients, staff and visitors are kept safe.

* Oversee budgets, contracts and performance to make sure money is used wisely and services run well.

Person Specification:

* Have an engineering/building services related discipline acquired through degree or equivalent senior leadership post experience for an extended time plus specialist technical knowledge gained through post-graduate courses and/or experience.

* Experience of leading reactive and planned preventative maintenance systems and the development and delivery of critical improvements / projects.

* Background leading significant workforce in disciplines ranging from electrical, mechanical engineering and trades staff within a healthcare setting.

If you are interested please apply below and we will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity further
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed