Deputy Estates Officer Water

Skanska; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Deputy Estates Officer (Water) to oversee water systems management in various hospital settings. This role requires recognized qualifications in water system management, extensive healthcare knowledge, and experience in estate functions. You'll manage subcontractors, train staff, and ensure compliance with health regulations. If you're looking for a dynamic role in a supportive environment, apply now.

Qualifications

• Recognised training/qualification in the Management of Water Systems.
• Wide experience and knowledge of estate functions within a hospital environment.
• Extensive knowledge in line with HTM04.01/L8.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Estates Officer in managing water services.
• Manage subcontractors for maintenance of water systems.
• Liaise with Estates Team for work coordination.

Skills

Management of Water Systems

Healthcare knowledge

Understanding of Health and Safety Work Act 1974

Education

NVQ L3, HNC or equivalent

Job description

General information

City/town: Sutton in Ashfield
Job field: Other Operations
External closing date: Monday, January 19, 2026
Type of contract: Permanent
ID: 5674

Description and requirements

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

We are looking to recruit for a Deputy Estates Officer (Water) to join our Building Services team in Mansfield.

Working as a Deputy Estates Officer you will be responsible for all aspects of the service delivery at King’s Mill, Mansfield Community and Newark Hospitals. The post holder will be expected to deputise for the Estates Officer Water in the management of the water systems maintenance elements of the sites and related activities. The post holder will manage planned and preventative maintenance with specialist contractors and ensure all works are delivered to budget and on time. The post holder will act as the deputy responsible person for the water services.

What you’ll do

• Deputise for the Estates Officer Water in the management of the requirements for the ‘minimisation and control of legionella and other water borne diseases’ as responsible person (water) and the Management of Water Distribution systems e.g., monitoring contracts to carry out duties such as the disinfection of water tanks and systems, responsible for tests of water supplies for ensuring water control measures are successful and analysing the results to establish the reactive maintenance. Monitoring of temperatures of Domestic Hot Water and cold water supplies to site and all activities required by legislation and HTMs. Establish a PPM schedule for all water systems. Undertake in house staff training where appropriate.
• To Manage the subcontractors covering the maintenance of designated systems and provide support to existing team members in the delivery of their packages.
• Sub-contractors are managed in accordance with the service contracts and the programme of activities programmed into the CAFM system/Zetasafe.
• To liaise with members of the Estates Team where necessary to coordinate work completion.
• Represents the Estates Department (and Facilities Directorate) at meetings with other disciplines and when required with external bodies.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Recognised training/qualification in the Management of Water Systems
• A wide experience and knowledge of the estate’s functions within a hospital environment.
• Have extensive knowledge and application in line with HTM04.01/L8, etc.
• NVQ L3, HNC or equivalent, or relevant experience and knowledge
• Good healthcare knowledge.
• Knowledge of Water Systems and relevant legislation and guidance.
• Understanding of the Health and Safety of Work Act 1974.

Equal opportunities

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high‑performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

Flexible working

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

More information about the role

Closing date

The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.

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