Estates Manager - Estates & Facilities

NHS Scotland; Greenock; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a highly experienced Estates professional to join the Estates Department in Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Greenock. The role focuses on safe operation, maintenance and statutory compliance across a wide range of building services and systems.

You will lead in Authorised Person responsibilities, manage capital and minor works, and participate in an on-call rota to support NHS services.

Qualifications

• Degree-level academic qualification in an appropriate subject.
• Demonstrable experience in healthcare or industrial/commercial building services.
• Postgraduate qualification in a supplementary discipline (Mechanical, Electrical or Building).
• Ideally, membership of a registered engineering/building institute (e.g. CIBSE, IMechE, IEE).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical knowledge for Authorised Person responsibilities across medical gas, water, electrical, ventilation and safety systems.
• Oversee statutory and mandatory services and ensure compliance with standards and guidelines.
• Manage FM First PPM & Reactive Maintenance and oversee capital/minor works from concept to completion.
• Participate in on-call rotating duties to support NHS operations.

Skills

Building services knowledge

On-call / shift work

Project management

Authorised Person responsibilities

Health & safety compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Postgraduate qualification in Mechanical/Electrical/Building

Membership of professional institutes

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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

You will join a team of Estates Managers who are professionally responsible for meeting the organisation's key objectives, for the delivery of Patient Care by the provision of effective, efficient, and safe Operation & Maintenance of Estates Services, Systems and Budgetary Resources, Compliance with Statutory Requirements & Mandatory NHS Healthcare Standards & Guidelines, and for the day-to-day operational activities of the Estates Department. Specialist Technical Knowledge for ‘Authorised Person’ responsibilities, responsible for Statutory & Mandatory Services such as Medical Gas Pipe Systems, Pressure Systems, Water Systems, Ventilation Systems, High & Low Voltage Electrical Systems, Fire Compliance, Management of Asbestos, Passenger Lifts and Patient Lifting Aids. You must have in-depth knowledge of Building Construction and Maintenance. Appointed Authorised Person for Water Safety Compliance overseeing Authorising Engineer Audit Recommendations. Management of FM First PPM & Reactive Maintenance, ensuring delivery of Statutory Compliance and Repairs. Management and participation in Capital and Minor Works Projects from concept to completion, including Survey and Preparation of Contract Documents, Procurement, Cost Control, ensuring Compliance with relevant Standards and Current Guidance.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Duration: Permanent
• Location: Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Larkfield Road, Greenock, PA16 0XN
• Work Pattern: Monday to Friday + On Call

Key Responsibilities

You will have specialist technical knowledge for ‘Authorised Person’ responsibilities and will be responsible for statutory and mandatory services such as Medical Gas Pipe Systems, Pressure Systems, Water Systems, Ventilation Systems, High & Low Voltage Electrical Systems, Fire Compliance, Management of Asbestos, Passenger Lifts and Patient Lifting Aids. You should have in-depth knowledge of Building Construction and Maintenance and will be appointed as an Authorised Person for Water Safety Compliance, overseeing Authorising Engineer Audit Recommendations. They will be responsible for management of FM First PPM & Reactive Maintenance, ensuring delivery of Statutory Compliance and Repairs, as well as management and participation of Capital and Minor Works Projects from concept to completion, including Survey and Preparation of Contract Documents, Procurement and Cost Control, ensuring compliance with relevant Standards and Current Guidance. NHS delivers services around the clock, and this post requires the successful candidate to participate in Managing & Maintaining an Operational On-Call System.

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

• Highly developed specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
• Academic Qualification to Degree Level in an appropriate subject.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare or industrial / commercial building services environment.
• Post graduate qualification in a supplementary discipline, e.g. Mechanical, Electrical or Building.
• Ideally, membership of a Registered Engineering or Building Institute, e.g. Chartered Institute of Building, Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineering, Institute of Electrical Engineers, Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estates Management etc.

Desirable

• UK Driving Licence

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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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.