Estates Co-Ordinating Supervisor B6

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Day Shift Estates Co-ordinating Supervisor at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to manage reactive and planned maintenance across the campus. The role includes supervising joinery and painting teams and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Essentially, you will lead with strong communication, oversee complex healthcare estate systems, and coordinate across departments, with some after-hours supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• Time-served tradesperson with proven building fabric experience.
• HNC/HND in engineering or building-related discipline or working towards.
• Band 6 NHS estates experience or equivalent qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate reactive and planned maintenance across the campus.
• Lead and oversee building fabric maintenance works.
• Provide line management for Joinery and Painting teams.
• Prioritise workloads to meet service targets and deadlines.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery.
• Support operations including occasional supervisory cover outside hours.

Skills

Time-served tradesperson

Leadership

Building maintenance

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in engineering or building

Agenda for Change Band 6 experience

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Operational Estates Department is seeking to recruit a Day Shift Estates Co-ordinating Supervisor to manage the delivery of reactive and planned preventative maintenance across the campus. The successful candidate will primarily oversee building fabric maintenance activities and provide operational supervision and leadership within the Estates service.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, full-time 36 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday Day shift

Base location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Key responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate and manage reactive and planned preventative maintenance activities across the hospital campus.
• Lead and oversee building fabric maintenance works.
• Provide line management for the Joinery and Painting teams.
• Prioritise and manage team workloads to ensure service delivery targets and deadlines are achieved.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff reporting to the post.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external stakeholders to maintain effective service delivery.
• Support operational service requirements, including occasional supervisory cover outside core working hours.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Time-served tradesperson.
• HNC/HND in an engineering or building-related discipline, or currently working towards this qualification.
• Current Agenda for Change Band 6 Estates experience within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, or equivalent qualifications and relevant experience.
• Relevant qualifications and experience in a building fabric discipline.

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive knowledge and experience of building maintenance within large, complex healthcare environments.
• Understanding of complex engineering, electrical, and water systems.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements and operational guidance relevant to healthcare estates.
• Experience working within an Estates or Facilities environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and manage competing demands.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across departments and professional groups.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Mark McGowan, Manager Operational Estates - [e-mail]

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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