Estate Services Officer

Job Title: Estate Services Officer

Rate of Pay: £20.66 per hour

Duration: 3 Months

Location: Antrim Civic Centre

Key Responsibilities

Estates and Facilities Management

Support the management and maintenance of Council properties, including:

• Contract and annual order management
• Mechanical, electrical, and building services
• Facilities and building maintenance
• Security systems and emergency response
• CCTV operations and strategy
• Caretaking and cleaning services
• Graffiti removal and street nameplates
• Heating, lighting, electricity, and water services
• Christmas lighting operations
• Asbestos, fire safety, and legionella management
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Access audits and condition surveys

Asset Management and Planning

• Contribute to strategic maintenance, refurbishment, and adaptation plans for Council assets.
• Assist with asset lifecycle planning, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
• Support strategic asset management initiatives and plant modernisation programmes.

Operational Management

• Assist in managing:
  • Reactive maintenance
  • Planned maintenance programmes
  • Statutory inspections and testing
  • Security and emergency call-outs
  • Reservoir maintenance and responsible persons register

Staff, Contractor and Resource Management

• Manage staff, workloads, and operational resources.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure contract compliance.
• Ensure adherence to Council financial regulations and fleet management procedures.
• Maximise efficiency and value for money in service delivery.

Project Delivery

Support and, where appropriate, manage maintenance and refurbishment projects by:

• Preparing designs, specifications, and drawings
• Producing quotation and tender documentation
• Maintaining project records
• Overseeing projects from concept through to completion

Professional Development and Compliance

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, industry standards, and emerging technologies.
• Attend relevant training, meetings, and development activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and statutory requirements.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues, faults, damage, and vandalism.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree (Level 6 or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as:
  • Building Surveying
  • Construction
  • Building Services Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
• Alternatively, 3 years' relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of formal qualifications.

Desirable

• Additional relevant qualifications (e.g. Facilities Management).
• Professional membership of bodies such as:
  • IWFM
  • CIBSE
  • CIOB

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 year's experience in building construction, including at least two of the following:
  • Building construction techniques and their application
  • Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) systems
  • Health & Safety legislation within facilities management
  • Facilities contract management
• Minimum 1 year's experience managing and supervising staff and contractors.

Desirable

• Additional facilities management experience.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Strong staff management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Windows applications
  • Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Full current driving licence (or alternative means of transport where applicable).
• Willingness to work outside normal hours when required, including evenings and emergency callouts.

If you are interested, please upload your CV to the link provided, and Mia Taylor will be in contact to confirm if you have been shortlisted.

[email protected]

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