Bedales - Head of Estates & Facilities

JOB PROFILE (Continued)

Utilities and Waste Management

• Arrange the purchase of utilities via the schools approved utility brokers

• Manage the consumption of energy and water by prudent housekeeping, monitoring meters and maintenance of plant in order to minimise operational costs

• Consider, develop and implement a whole school environmental policy

• Seek ways of achieving more efficient methods of lighting, heating and use of plat and equipment, with a view to reducing consumption and costs by taking advantage of relevant technologies

• Oversee the removal of waste associated with Estates tasks, and ensuring that the necessary procedures are followed

Projects

• Work with the Bursar, the Governors and appropriate member of the Senior Leadership Team and professional advisors on strategic planning matters which relate to the strategic development of the school

• Prepare plans for improvements, extensions or new construction including the selection and appointment of professional consultants and oversight of their performance

• Appoint architects, consultants and contractors as appropriate, following the schools purchasing policy and to monitor the work of contractors

• Ensure that a competent Principal Designer and a competent Principal Contractor are appointed where the CDM regulations apply to projects undertaken at the School

• Obtain necessary advice and permissions in relation to building regulations, listed building consent, planning consent and fire authority approvals

• Be the schools nominated contact and liaison officer for overseeing capital projects throughout the detailed planning stages, procurement , works on suite and handover

• Manage all minor works projects including coordination of all services, fixed furniture and equipment

• Prepare budget requirements for anticipated projects, improvements and replacement of major plan and equipment

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