Offre d'emploi Estates Manager

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Estates Operations Manager to take responsibility for the operational management of the Trust's estates at designated site(s). This is a senior, site‑based role ensuring that all buildings, engineering systems, infrastructure and grounds are safe, compliant, efficient and fit for purpose, supporting the delivery of high‑quality patient care.
The post holder will lead the provision of an effective and patient‑focused estates maintenance service, delivered through a mix of directly employed staff and external contractors, ensuring compliance with NHS guidance, statutory legislation and best practice.
You will provide senior technical leadership, act as an Authorised / Responsible Person across key estates disciplines, and play a central role in service improvement, risk management, and operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities
Estates Operations & Compliance

Overall responsibility for site‑level estates maintenance, repair and engineering services
Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, HSE guidance, Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs) and NHS standards
Act as Authorised / Responsible Person for disciplines such as:

Medical Gases
Electrical Safety (HV/LV)
Water Safety / Legionella
Specialist Ventilation
Decontamination


Ensure asbestos management duties are effectively discharged
Lead risk assessments, safe systems of work, and contractor control procedures
Maintain estates risk registers, incident reporting and business continuity arrangements
Participate in the estates on‑call rota, responding to operational emergencies


Leadership & People Management

Line manage Assistant Estates Managers and operational maintenance teams
Lead, motivate and develop both in‑house staff and contractors
Set clear objectives, KPIs and performance standards
Deliver appraisal, performance management, development and training plans
Promote strong communication, engagement and positive employee relations


Planning, Performance & Continuous Improvement

Develop and deliver local operational estates plans aligned to Trust objectives
Monitor performance and implement corrective actions where required
Drive service improvement initiatives and performance enhancement
Ensure effective prioritisation of planned preventive and reactive maintenance


Finance, Resources & Contracts

Manage delegated budgets and expenditure controls
Support budget setting and delivery of cost improvement plans
Implement efficiency improvements aligned to Lord Carter recommendations
Procure and manage estates maintenance and specialist service contracts
Oversee utilities, energy efficiency and estates‑produced waste management


Projects & Stakeholder Engagement

Work collaboratively with Capital Project teams to ensure new installations are commissioned and fit for purpose
Provide expert estates and engineering advice to senior managers and external stakeholders
Work closely with clinical services, corporate departments, regulators and suppliers


About You
You will be an experienced Estates Manager with a strong technical background and proven leadership skills in a complex healthcare or similarly regulated environment. You will be confident managing multi‑disciplinary teams, contractors, budgets and compliance obligations, while maintaining a strong patient and safety focus.

Essential Requirements (Summary)

Significant experience in estates or engineering management
Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, HTMs and NHS estates guidance
Experience managing large operational teams and external contractors
Budget management and service improvement experience
Ability to act as (or train as) an Authorised / Responsible Person
Excellent communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills


Why Join Us?
You'll join a forward‑thinking Estates team playing a critical role in supporting frontline healthcare services. We offer:

A challenging and rewarding leadership role
Opportunities for professional development and CPD
The chance to make a real impact on patient safety and care environments



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