Band 8b Estates Manager (Solihull)

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Solihull is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to lead operational functions across the hospital site. This pivotal role requires expertise in managing complex estates operations, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and extensive experience in the healthcare sector. Competitive compensation and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing complex estates operations in a healthcare environment.
• Strong leadership skills to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in interpreting complex technical and financial data.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for statutory compliance and operational site leadership.
• Manage budgets, procurement, and financial reporting for estates services.
• Act as the site lead for asbestos and deputy responsible person for water safety.

Skills

Technical Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

Band 8b Estates Manager (Solihull) at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The closing date is 30 September 2025

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Estates Manager to lead the operational estates function across the Solihull Hospital Site. This is a pivotal role within one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, where your leadership will directly impact the safety, compliance, and efficiency of our healthcare estate.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Technically Skilled, degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. mechanical, electrical, or building engineering); experienced in managing complex estates operations in a healthcare or similar environment; knowledgeable in statutory compliance, including asbestos, water safety, and H&S legislation.
• A strong leader, able to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage performance effectively; confident in making decisions under pressure and managing crises; and skilled in stakeholder engagement, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Analytical & Organised, capable of interpreting complex technical and financial data; experienced in contract management, including procurement and tendering; and proficient in using IT systems.
• Professional & Personable, a clear communicator, able to present complex information to diverse audiences; committed to continuous improvement and professional development; and resilient, adaptable, and able to work independently and collaboratively.

Main duties of the job

• The Estates Manager will be accountable for statutory compliance; operational site leadership; managing the day-to-day estates functions across the Solihull site, including mechanical, electrical, and building services.
• Line managing Estates Officers and supporting their development through training, PDRs, and performance management.
• Managing budgets, procurement, and financial reporting for estates services and projects; and risk and safety management.
• Acting as the site lead for asbestos and deputy responsible person for water safety; contributing to the Trust's long-term infrastructure planning.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

Please note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant discipline e.g., Business Management/Business Analysis or equivalent experience, or relevant comparable experience in relation to the full extent of the role.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
• Significant experience in operations, finance and people management.

Experience

• Display high level of specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and practice.
• Extensive knowledge of the NHS with up to date knowledge of operational and clinical services.
• Experience working in a complex healthcare environment.
• Experience of health and care transformation.
• Experience in a senior leadership role within a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrable experience of supporting at Board level in a complex organisation including experience of working with senior level committees or board environment.
• Experience of providing and receiving highly complex, highly sensitive and highly contentious information.
• Experience of monitoring and managing organisational performance.
• Awareness of regulatory performance frameworks and how the Trust's regulators impact delivery of performance.
• Experience of working successfully and achieving deadlines/objectives whilst under time and resource pressure.
• Experience of successful budget management and evidence of achieving financial and finite resource targets.
• Able to demonstrate commercial awareness and experience of preparing complex business cases, strategies or other documents.

Additional Criteria

• Resilient, completer-finisher, and determination with a professional style.
• Commitment to personal, professional and managerial development of self and others.
• Ability to travel across all UHB sites and to external sites as required.
• Support Senior Manager duty on-call rota for Hospital site.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust