Estates Manager

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking an Estates Manager to oversee maintenance and grounds staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards and managing budgets. This full-time role at Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust involves direct management of maintenance, performance monitoring, and participation in a 24-hour on-call system.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing maintenance and grounds staff.
• Knowledge of safety compliance measures.
• Ability to conduct site inspections and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance requests and records.
• Oversee small scheme improvements and contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety and technical standards.

Skills

Management

Compliance

Performance Monitoring

Budget Management

Technical Knowledge

Job description

Job summary

The Estates Manager will manage directly employed maintenance, grounds staff, and contractors, with support from the Estates Officers, to ensure continuous technical services for Sheffield Heath and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust and contracted organizations. The post holder will also assist in undertaking performance reviews for maintenance and grounds staff.

The role involves managing maintenance requests and records, implementing safety compliance measures, overseeing small scheme improvements (SSI), conducting site inspections/audits, and maintaining asset lifecycle registers. Additionally, the role covers documentation management for statutory compliance, performance monitoring, and budget management, ensuring procurement compliance and monitoring financial performance for value for money.

The post requires participation in the Estate Services 24-hour on-call system.

Main duties include:

• Planning, managing, and monitoring maintenance administration and execution to ensure compliance and meet standards.
• Managing the direct workforce and contractors.
• Ensuring maintenance records are accurately completed, filed, and interpretable for compliance and reporting.
• Performing site inspections, surveys, and quality audits.
• Assisting in managing Small Scheme Improvements (SSI) and backlog maintenance.
• Monitoring contractor performance according to contracts.
• Liaising with stakeholders regarding maintenance activities.

About us

At SHSC, we prioritize well-being and safety. All employees must join the DBS Update Service, with costs reimbursable via the Employee Expenses Policy. Registration for DBS checks is required.

Details include:

• Date posted: 21 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: President Park, Sheffield, S4 7UR

Job responsibilities include managing workforce, ensuring PPM works, inputting data into CAFM system, prioritizing reactive defect requests, developing and maintaining systems, acting as Responsible or Deputy Responsible Person in technical areas, managing estate works and installations, ensuring safety, inspecting plant and equipment, developing maintenance policies, responding to emergencies, interpreting technical drawings, liaising with staff and public, working in confined spaces and extreme conditions, communicating complex info, managing BMS, asbestos management, training staff, participating in on-call rota, and managing gritting and snow clearing services.