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Estates

Welcome to the Estates General Office webpage.
This page provides information on the services undertaken by this section. All staff are happy to provide assistance in response to enquiries made.

Office hours

Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm

Telephone: 01334 463999
Fax: 01334 463978

The responsibilities attached to this division may be summarised as follows:

Helpdesk

• Receiving Work Requisition Orders from University personnel.
• Logging of Works Orders and deployment of resources to deal with reported repair and maintenance issues.
• Liaison with in-house operatives via radios to ensure prompt response to reported repair and maintenance issues.
• Tracking of Works Orders to ensure completion of works in accordance with client requirements.
• Processing of financial aspects of reported repair and maintenance issues.

General administration

• Checking validity of invoices and management of cross-charging arrangements in conjunction with the University Finance Office.
• Endorsement of project-related Interim Valuations and Final Accounts in conjunction with Estate Planning and Projects.
• Issue of car parking permits and management of car parking arrangements in conjunction with Estate Planning and Projects.
• Preparation of Financial Reports for the director and senior managers.
• Scheduling appointments on behalf of Estates personnel.

Stores and purchasing

• Monitoring of building materials stock and replenishing same in accordance with needs based on historical records and forward repairs/maintenance plans.
• Liaison with suppliers to establish discount levels and supply arrangements in accordance with University requirements.
• Negotiation with suppliers to obtain best value for money and placement of orders.
• Management of cross-charging arrangements for specific project work which involves materials from Estates stores.

Estates contacts list

University of St Andrews telephone number: +44 (0)1334 476161

Estates Office telephone number: +44 (0)1334 463999

Senior Management Team

Professional and Technical Services

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Fax: 01334 463978
Tel: 01334 463999

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