Estates Manager (Minor New Works & Contracts)

NHS; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the West Midlands is seeking an Estates Manager to oversee minor works and contracts. The successful candidate will lead on maintenance planning, ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards while managing procurement and contractor performance. Ideal candidates should possess relevant engineering qualifications and experience in capital project management. This permanent full-time position offers a salary between £47,810 and £54,710 annually.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Estates, Building, or Engineering.
• Experience managing Estates capital and engineering projects.
• Commitment to ongoing training and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning for delivery of contracted maintenance works.
• Ensure contractors meet health and safety requirements.
• Manage procurement and ensure value for money.

Skills

Project management

Risk assessment

Health and safety compliance

Education

Degree/HNC/HND level qualification in a related discipline

City & Guilds certification in Electrical or Mechanical

Job description

Job Summary

Estates Manager (Minor New Works & Contracts)

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop 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, gas, building and electrical systems.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure specialist services and equipment used to deliver patient care are maintained, tested and commissioned in accordance with statutory standards, and where necessary, instruct relevant authorised personnel.
• Ensure all mechanical, electrical and building requirements are delivered to high quality and compliance standards.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND level qualification in a related discipline (Estates, Building or Engineering or equivalent).
• City & Guilds (or equivalent) certification in Electrical or Mechanical.
• Commitment to undertake further training and qualifications aligned with the job role.
• Experience managing Estates capital and other engineering projects.
• Ability to write risk assessments, implement safe working practices, and manage health and safety compliance.

Desirable Qualifications

• IOSH/NEBOSH health and safety certificate.
• Project management certification.
• Authorised person for one or more of asbestos, electrical, lifts, ventilation or gas.
• Understanding of risk management.
• Knowledge of passenger lifts.

Employment Details

• Posted: 26 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change, Band 7
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum
• Contract: Permanent, full‑time, 37.5 hours per week
• Reference number: 232-COR-7599248
• Job location: Trust HQ – Ashtenne Units, Bellringer Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8HH

Employer

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Trust HQ – Ashtenne Units, Bellringer Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8HH

Website: combined.nhs.uk

Legal and Sponsorship Information

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