Estates Officer

NHS; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking across Trust sites

Cycle-to-work scheme

Staff networks

Discounts across UK

Job summary

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Estates Officer to manage day-to-day operations of Trust buildings and lead minor estates projects. The role requires strong contractor management, health and safety, and an electrical background to oversee sites with power supplies.

The successful candidate will work within the Estates Team, liaising with operational teams, suppliers and consultants, and will contribute to delivery across multiple workstreams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• HNC/D minimum level qualification in construction or building services is required.
• Specialist electrical knowledge to degree level is essential.
• Experience in construction, building services and/or estate management with contracts/tender exposure is needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational management of Trust buildings and related estates.
• Coordinate minor estates schemes/projects with operational teams and contractors.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, contractor management, and budget adherence while delivering multi-workstream projects.

Skills

Contractor management

Health and safety

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/D minimum level qualification in construction or building services

Specialist electrical knowledge to degree level

Membership of an appropriate professional body

Full UK Driving Licence

Legislation knowledge to degree level

Job description

Go back South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Estates Officer

The closing date is 20 September 2026

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.

About us

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

Job 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

Person Specification

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust