Estates Officer

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service

Temporary (ongoing)

Engineering

Belfast, County Antrim

Up to £19.78 per hour

Startdate: ASAP

Ref: SW2610-26_1793015622

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Job description

Estates Officer
Location: NIAS, Belfast
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours
Pay Rate: £19.78 per hour

JOB SUMMARY

The postholder will lead the delivery and performance of mechanical and engineering maintenance services across the NIAS estate. This includes the management of planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, technical systems, and related service contracts. The role is responsible for ensuring that all engineering services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with statutory regulations and Trust policies. The Estates Officer will also oversee external contractors, support project delivery, and contribute to the strategic planning and development of the NIAS estate.

MAIN DUTIES

Lead the delivery of planned, reactive, and cyclical maintenance for mechanical systems across the NIAS estate, including HVAC, Building Management Systems (BMS), and pressure systems.
Act as Authorised Person (AP) for mechanical systems.
Coordinate and oversee the work of mechanical maintenance teams, ensuring efficient workload planning, and performance monitoring.
Support the investigation and resolution of mechanical system failures, including fault diagnosis, incident response, and implementation of remedial actions.
Utilise the Trust's CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Management) system to manage maintenance tasks, ensure timely completion, and inform forward planning.
Supervise external contractors, ensuring effective use of permit-to-work systems, RAMS approval, and quality assurance.
Provide technical advice and professional guidance during service interruptions and equipment failures.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

· Possess a HNC level qualification in a relevant subject e.g. Energy and Building Services Engineering; Facilities Management; Surveying, Construction in the Built Environment etc

And

· Have at least 5 years' relevant experience within the Construction Industry, Facilities / Estates management role.

· Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering effective solutions for an facilities/estates function in 2 of the following 3 areas:

Building, Surveying and Maintenance
Mechanical Engineering Services
Electrical Engineering Services

· Can demonstrate the following:-

experience of successfully managing estates/facilities contracts.
excellent planning, communication and organisational ability;
ability to work under pressure of multiple deadlines;
strong interpersonal and influencing skills;
a strong customer orientation.

· Microsoft Office proficient especially Word, Excel & Outlook

· Ability to work with minimal guidance and monitoring. Work on own initiative in a demand driven environment.

· To be flexible and adaptable to change.

· Competent in AutoCAD, databases, Microsoft Office, and safety systems.

Why Temp with Staffline?

- Weekly Pay

- Easy, online timesheets

- Dedicated Consutant Support

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Stephanie Wilson at [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16-£32 depending on clearance level.