Brunel University - Deputy Director of Estates (Projects)

(n) To draw up design briefs for works carried out by others. (o) To liaise with and/or manage external con- sultants and ensure that proposed schemes sat- isfy the requirements of the client department. (p) To provide both technical and strategic ad- vice on the development and maintenance of buildings within Brunel. (q) To take the initiative in developing in consul- tation contract and management procedures to achieve set objectives. (r) To keep good filing records and provide information on completed projects to enable adequate records to be maintained and for the building safety files to be updated. (s) To identify any energy saving opportunities that may become evident during the course of his/her work. (t) To assist in the production of Long Term Maintenance Schedules. (u) To work efficiently and to uphold high stand- ards of technical design. (v) Attend staff meetings and training as re- quired. (w) Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the post and it’s grading as requested by the Director of Estates. (x) Ensure that the highest standards of profes- sional performance are maintained. (y) Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and statutory codes of practice, as advised. (z) Ensure that professional skills are regularly updated through participation in training and development activities as agreed with your line manager as part of a personal development plan. (aa) Ensure all University policies are imple- mented within the remit of this post.

held centrally for benchmarking purposes.

(cc) Complete a day book held centrally to iden- tify where this role holder might be contacted. (dd) Provide reports to committees including Estates and Operations Sub-Committee, Infra- structure Strategy Committee, Finance Commit- tee and Council. (ee) To make and take independent decisions with minimal reference to Line Manager. Financial Planning and Management (a) To manage multi £million budgets for project work, including finance reporting and budget forecasting. (b) Manage and control delegated budgets en- suring expenditure and income is monitored and controlled in accordance with procedures, levels of delegated authority and financial control/ audit requirements. (c) To assist the Director of Estates with the preparation of the annual budget. (d) To ensure that building works under his/her control are completed in accordance with the programmes and within the agreed cost limits. (e) Preparing work schedules, providing Building cost advice, budgets, programming, monitoring and profiling project costs. (f) To prepare and maintain monthly progress and cost records for works under his/her control. (ff) To provide information and assistance in preparation of Departmental and other budgets.

(bb) Complete daily time records which will be

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