Associate Director (Head of Estates)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Associate Director (Head of Estates) at Whipps Cross Hospital, leading the Estates maintenance service. The role involves strategic direction for engineering and infrastructure, ensuring high-quality services while managing a significant transition in hospital facilities.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience delivering engineering services in large environments.
• Extensive knowledge of health & safety legislation related to engineering operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical operational leadership and strategic direction for engineering activities.
• Support delivery of strategic objectives and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Innovative thinking

Education

First Degree in engineering

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Health and Safety qualification

Job description

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Associate Director (Head of Estates), London

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Client:

Barts Health NHS Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Estates & Facilities team to lead our Estates maintenance service as our Associate Director (Head of Estates) at Whipps Cross Hospital. Whipps Cross Hospital is part of the Barts Health Group, major providers of acute healthcare in North East London. Working in healthcare requires an adaptable approach and hence, in addition to excellent Estates management knowledge, you will be able to communicate effectively, be self-motivated, and have the competence to prioritize effectively. You should also have a passion to deliver high-quality estates services that prioritize the patient, public, and hospital staff.

There are well-advanced plans to build a new Whipps Cross Hospital as part of the NHS New Hospitals Programme (NHP), which aims to deliver a state-of-the-art, net-zero carbon hospital expected to open in the next decade. As the Head of Estates, you will be involved in delivering this scheme and ensuring the Estates team is equipped to manage the transition while maintaining safe, high-quality services for the existing healthcare estate.

Over the past five years, over £40m has been invested in capital schemes across Whipps Cross Hospital to address backlog maintenance issues and improve the environment.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Hospital Director of Estates & Facilities, the postholder will provide technical operational leadership and strategic direction for engineering, infrastructure (including fire), and building activities on the hospital site. You will support the delivery of strategic objectives, coordinate capital, project, and backlog programs, and ensure compliance with technical standards and safety regulations, supported by a robust structure of authorized and certified personnel.

Working for our organization

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. We are on an improvement journey to become an outstanding organization with a world-class clinical reputation, focusing on safety, quality, and staff development. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive working environment. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description and person specification outline the key tasks, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents for detailed information.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• First Degree in engineering or a related technical field, plus a Master's degree or equivalent experience.
• Membership of professional institutions such as IMechE, IEE, CIBSE, or IHEEM.
• Chartered status with significant relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of health & safety legislation related to engineering operations.
• Formal Health and Safety qualification (e.g., Nebosh).

Experience/Knowledge

• Senior management experience delivering engineering services in large, complex environments.
• Experience developing and implementing operational strategies.
• Technical expertise in mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience managing large engineering systems and budgets.
• Knowledge of statutory and legal requirements affecting building management.
• Staff management experience, including managing external contractors.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with NHS or private sector senior roles.
• Knowledge of HTM, ERIC, and PAM systems.

Skills & Personal Qualities

• Strong communication skills for technical and complex information.
• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure.
• Diplomatic and tactful in dealing with stakeholders.
• Innovative thinking and strategic planning abilities.
• Excellent report writing and policy development skills.
• Physical ability to access plant and equipment in various conditions.

Other

• Willingness to travel between hospital sites as required.