Estates Manager (Minor New Works & Contracts)

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks an Estates Manager (Contracts) to lead and manage the delivery of leased minor works and maintenance programmes. The ideal candidate will ensure all operations comply with statutory requirements while enhancing patient care through effective project management. This full-time position requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a commitment to high professional standards and safety. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Wellness programs

Commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management or estates management.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management of contracted minor works.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies and statutory requirements.
• Develop and implement effective maintenance programmes.

Skills

Project Management

Understanding of Health and Safety

Maintenance Planning

Team Leadership

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Contract Management Software

Job description

Band 7, £47,810 - £54,710 per annum

Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

The Estates Manager (Contracts) positively contributes to the delivery of an outstanding Estates service by taking the lead on delivery of contracted minor works, capital and other projects so they best contribute to delivery of strategic and operational objectives.

You will develop and implement effective contracted maintenance programmes, ensuring that all works are carried out to the highest professional standards, and provide consistently safe, quality, timely, cost effective and customer focussed outcomes.

This Vacancy Is Only Open At This Stage To Internal Employees Of The Following Organisations Within The Staffordshire And Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board

Take the lead on planning the delivery of contracted maintenance works across all Estates requirements.

• With the Estates Manager (EMT) plan and co-ordinate all maintenance works in a joined-up plan including EMT and contractor delivery, to make best use of resources, meet targets and deliver to the highest possible standard.
• Put plans in place to address backlog maintenance and, within available resources, ensure the Estate supports delivery of safe and outstanding patient care.
• Take the lead on developing positive and proactive short, medium and long-term delivery plans for managing the operation and maintenance of the estate, including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• As lead manager, ensure contractors meet legal, statutory and health and safety requirements relating to checking and maintenance of fire, Manage the Project Manager and Business Support Team, act as a role model for team members; engage positively with them and ensure they are supported and encouraged to perform to consistently high standards, deploying appropriate leadership and coaching techniques.

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the worlds first carbon net zero national health system by 2045 ( Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk) . As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike. For 2024/2025, we have launched our Proud to be Green engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under‑represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

• Take the lead on operational management of all contracted minor works which may include gas, fire, buildings, and electrical, ensuring all activities are delivered in accordance with Trust policies, best practice and statutory requirements.
• Manage procurement exercises in accordance with established procedures. Put in place contract specifications and documentation. Monitor delivery against specification and address any issues at the earliest opportunity.
• Review contract arrangements, identify and secure improved value for money, including with energy contracts working with the Environmental Sustainability Officer.
• Consult with clinical teams to ensure that delivery by contractors is undertaken safely and in ways that does not impede or disrupt care and treatment.
• Within its own area of responsibility, ensure specialist services and equipment used to deliver patient care are maintained, tested and commissioned in accordance with statutory standards, and where necessary, instruct the relevant authorised personnel.
• Ensure all mechanical requirements are delivered to high quality and compliance standards including decontamination; heating; ventilation; hot and cold water; lifts and hoists; fuel storage and distribution; generators.
• Work with the Head of Estates, Compliance Officer, Fire Safety and Security Officer and other team members to ensure effective delivery on all statutory, mandatory and legal compliance matters.
• Prepare estimates, designs and specifications for maintenance or plant replacement schemes and undertake associated Clerk of Work duties.
• Ensure all electrical requirements are met to high quality and compliance standards including electrical systems, security and detections systems and fixed engineering plant.
• Ensure all building requirements are met to high quality and compliance standards including structure, roofing, drainage, fenestration, security and grounds.