Estates Officer – CPEO1
Full time Temporary @Apple Recruitment posted 1 week ago in Public Sector & CharityJob Description
Job Title: Estates Officer – Band 6
Location: Belfast (Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road)
Salary: £37,338 per annum
Contract: Temporary – 6 months
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm)
Apple Recruitment Services are seeking an Estates Officer (Band 6) on behalf of our public sector health client. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated Estates team and play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient mechanical and electrical maintenance services across a significant healthcare estate.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Estates, the Estates Officer will help manage operational maintenance services and estates contracts. The role will support a wide range of planned, reactive and remedial projects, contributing to a high-performing estates function that meets all regulatory, environmental, and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage estates and facilities maintenance contracts to ensure a safe and ‘fit for purpose’ estate.
- Deliver planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, procurement, and financial regulations.
- Assist in the development of business cases and procurement documentation.
- Monitor contractor performance and estates KPIs.
- Undertake surveys and contribute to capital and minor works projects.
- Liaise effectively with internal teams and external agencies.
- Maintain accurate estates records and support the use of CAFM systems.
Essential Criteria
- A relevant degree or HND (e.g. Facilities Management, Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Surveying, etc.)
OR at least 5 years’ relevant management experience in construction or estates/facilities management. - Experience in at least two of the following:
- Building, Surveying and Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering Services
- Electrical Engineering Services
- Proven experience managing estates/facilities contracts.
- Excellent planning, communication, and organisational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
- Full UK driving licence and access to transport.
Desirable Criteria
- NEBOSH Health and Safety Certificate or equivalent.
- Experience in the health sector, local government, or wider public sector.
- Experience using CAD software and CAFM systems (e.g. Micad, 3i).
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline at caroline.parker@applerecruitment.com
Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.
Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.