Estates Officer

Transformation Unit; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Car leasing

Free parking

Cycle-to-work

Staff discounts

Staff networks

Career progression

Job summary

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking an Estates Officer to manage day-to-day operation of Trust buildings in Exeter. The role focuses on electrical safety, contractor management and delivery across multiple projects within an NHS estate.

The successful candidate will have an electrical background, strong project management skills, and a track record in facilities management. The post offers a full-time, site-based working pattern with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• HNC/D minimum level qualification in construction or building services.
• Specialist electrical knowledge to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Significant relevant experience with broad survey and/or maintenance expertise.
• Experience in design, contracts, tender procedures and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of Trust buildings within Estates Team.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers and planning officers on projects.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and effective contract management.

Skills

Contractor management

Health and safety

Project management

Communication

Education

HNC/D in building services

Electrical knowledge

CDM Regulations knowledge

Tools

Building services knowledge

Job description

Main area Estates & Facilities Management Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday - 0800-16:00hrs) Job ref 202-8398660

Employer South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Exeter Town Exeter Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides compassionate, quality and timely emergency andurgent care to everyone in the South West 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We deliver this over 10,000 square miles of England and occupy over 100 buildings in order to deliver the best care when you need us most.

To look after all of our buildings, we are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Estates Officer to join our Estates Team.

Main duties of the job

Estates Officers have day to day responsibility for the management of operational aspects of Trust buildings, its partnership organisations and internal customers ensuring they are progressive, responsive to internal and external demand, are patient focused, safe, efficient, and effective.

Estates Officers will contribute to the planning and delegation of minor estates schemes/projects, including liaison with operational teams and professions such as contractors, suppliers, planning officers and specialist consultants.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record within a similar role in Facilities Management or Building Services. There is a specific need for the post holder to have an electrical background as they will be looking after sites with secondary and tertiary power supplies. They will be able to work under their own steam and as part of a wider team, they will have a sound knowledge of contractor management, health and safety and project management are essential. In addition, they will be be a confident and empathetic communicator with strong attention to detail, good judgement, a passion for delivery across multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment whilst having the ability to build productive relationships.

Working for our organisation

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples’ lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.

• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
• Staff networks
• Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. You must have the existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Education and qualifications

• HNC/D minimum level qualification in construction or building services
• Specialist construction or building services knowledge including legislation to degree level or equivalent experience
• Membership of an appropriate professional body
• Good CPD evidence
• Specialist electrical knowledge to degree level or equivalent experience
• Significant relevant experience with broad survey and/or maintenance expertise
• Sound understanding of and experience in construction, building services and specialist works
• Experience of design, contracts, tender procedures and project management
• Experience in setting up and operating planned and reactive maintenance systems
• General health and safety experience and knowledge including Control of Legionella and Management of Asbestos
• Good working knowledge of the CDM Regulations
• Experience in an Estates or facilities Management role
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Previous experience with secondary and tertiary power.
• Previous NHS and/or ambulance service experience
• General Estate Management experience including working with landlords and statutory bodies.
• Previous involvement in energy monitoring and conservation