Estates Manager

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Estates Manager to oversee maintenance operations across its facilities. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safety and functionality of healthcare environments, requiring a strong background in engineering and building maintenance. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills, fostering collaboration across departments. With a Monday to Friday schedule and on-call responsibilities, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare setting. Join a team committed to excellence and diversity in patient care.

Qualifications

• Possess or working towards a degree in engineering or a building discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of building maintenance and engineering systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reactive and preventative maintenance across hospital campus buildings.
• Lead a team and ensure compliance with operational guidelines.

Skills

Building Maintenance

Electrical Systems

Engineering Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Engineering

Building Discipline Qualification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the UK's largest healthcare systems, employs approximately 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide a range of healthcare services, including acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health care, to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

The shift pattern for this position is Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, with an on-call requirement.

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital's Operational Estates team is seeking an Estates Manager to oversee reactive and preventative maintenance across hospital campus buildings.

The candidate should possess, or be working towards, a degree in engineering or a building discipline.

The successful candidate will either currently hold an AfC Band 7 estates position within GG&C or have the relevant educational qualifications and experience for this role.

This role requires extensive knowledge of building maintenance, complex electrical/engineering/water systems in large healthcare facilities, and experience in estates management, including understanding statutory compliance and operational guidelines within healthcare settings.

The applicant should demonstrate strong communication and management skills, the ability to meet deadlines in a demanding environment, work independently, and lead a team. Effective teamwork and fostering positive relationships across departments are essential.

Participation in the managers' on-call rota is required.

The Person Specification document details the essential and desirable qualifications, experience, and competencies for this position.

For informal inquiries, contact Kerr Clarkson, Site Manager Operational Estates, at [e-mail].

Application details and how to contact the Recruitment Service are available within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections, promoting an inclusive culture.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC commits to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting applications from the Armed Forces Community by recognizing military skills, experience, and qualifications during recruitment.

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