Building Design Officer

at  Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Responsible for conducting building surveys and taking accurate measurements to produce scaled drawings on AutoCAD. Responsible for managing all DCH buildings drawing information, document record control ensuring information governance is adhered to. Frequently carry out surveys and feasibility studies for projects and future developments within the site Working with the Capital Programme Manager and Capital Project Manager in assisting cost estimates to enable users to determine the viability and financial implications of projects. Responsible for producing conceptual drawings for projects and space utilisation To receive and update O&M manuals from the operational team and project managers To assist the Capital Programme Manager & Capital Project Manager in the production of feasibility drawings for projects and Space Utilisation To manage onsite drawing archive store and master drawings for the site including all historic O & M records.
Develop an understanding of relevant Health Technical Memorandum (HTMS) and Health Building Notes (HBNs) when creating drawings for projects. Designing with the consideration of building regulations in mind and where required engagement with building control and planning. Provide advice to users in connection with specific technical issues and assessing the best solution to the project problem, considering healthcare standards. Become an active member of the projects team To support the delivery of the Trusts Estates Capital Programme Establishing and maintaining contact with external clients, design consultants, projects team and more The nature of the work undertaken with Estates & Facilities is specialised and frequently priorities are changed, the post holder will need to show an ability to adapt to demands of the particular schemes whilst maintaining a planned workload.
Facilitating in maintaining the feedback of capital project information into the maintenance records Meet statutory deadlines for information requirements i.e. planning requirements, returns, tender documentation, etc. Covering for Assistant Estates Project Manager as and when required, supervising contractors and consultants. Assist with ERIC (Estates Returns Information Collection) and PAM returns (Property Assurance Model) compiling relevant information as required.
Assist in training members of the department in CAD and undertaking basic workplace assessments Traveling to offsite location

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