Future development of the estate The University has a number of masterplans which allow for improvements in existing facilities and accommodate the demand for an increase in the size of the functional estate.
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Head of Engineering and Maintenance UAS Estates Services – Operations Team The Malthouse, Tidmarsh Lane, Oxford, OX1 1NQ Grade 10: Full time Permanent Director of Operations
• The Radcliffe Observatory Quarter provides high quality modern teaching and office-based research facilities that encourage interdisciplinary and collaborative work; Humanities faculties have moved together into the former Radcliffe Infirmary Building and the purpose-built Andrew Wiles Building brings together the Mathematical Institute from three separate locations • The purchase of the Park Hospital site allows for the expansion of the Old Road Campus as a centre for developing world-leading medical research alongside operational clinical facilities • There are opportunities to redevelop and refurbish buildings in the Science Area and Keble Road Triangle to meet demand for state-of-the-art laboratory-based teaching and research
• The Begbroke Science Park offers considerable scope for expansion and growth allowing University research to develop hand-in-hand with industrial and commercial enterprise • The Iffley Road Sports Centre provides opportunities to develop new sports facilities comparable to those of other world-leading universities
The role The Head of Engineering & Maintenance is a new role reporting to the Director of Operations. The post holder will provide leadership to the teams of professional surveyors and engineers responsible for building, electrical and mechanical maintenance and for teams of onsite operatives in the Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) and gardeners maintaining University Parks and the green estate. This is an important leadership role responsible for driving forward improvements in the maintenance of the estate and providing professional expertise on estates maintenance to the University. The teams undertake maintenance activities across the Estate (approx. £25m p.a) and also provide support and advice to the Capital Projects team undertaking a programme of major new builds and refurbishments (approx. £150m p.a). The new Head of Engineering & Maintenance will be responsible for providing strategic direction to the teams under their control, each of which is led by a Head of Section; including budget and work planning, management of contractors and auditable safety compliance processes. This is a role that involves long-term planning and foresight, ability to develop working relationships across the University and beyond and a good understanding of best practice for maintenance of a diverse portfolio of University buildings. This post requires a highly motivated and enthusiastic person with considerable experience and a firm commitment to maintaining high standards for technical and safety matters throughout the University’s estate. He/she will collaborate and support the wider Estates Strategic leadership team in the development and delivery of the Estates Services vision and strategy. The post holder will have an extensive technical experience of maintaining a diverse and complex estates portfolio and ability to put into practice the objectives of the emerging Estates Strategy and Estates Services Annual Operating Plan.
For further information visit the Estate Strategy website at: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/estates
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