Estates Officer - Assurance

NHS Borders; Melrose; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders Estates Department is seeking an Estates Officer (Assurance) to support compliance, audit and risk management across the healthcare estate. You will assist the Estates Manager (Assurance) in ensuring adherence to legislation, NHS guidance and technical standards.

Key duties include audits, risk assessments, and advising on building systems. Applicants should have a degree in engineering/building services and a full UK driving licence; on-call work may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, building services or a related discipline.
• Experience in statutory compliance, audit or risk management.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake audits and risk assessments to support statutory compliance.
• Provide technical advice on building and engineering systems.
• Maintain compliance systems (e.g. SCART/CAFM) and assist policy development.
• Support staff training and liaise with contractors, consultants and stakeholders to ensure safe systems of work.

Skills

Audits

Risk assessments

Technical advice

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Degree in engineering/building services

Tools

SCART/CAFM

Job description

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The NHS Borders Estates Department is seeking a motivated and experienced Estates Officer (Assurance).

This key role supports delivery of statutory compliance, audit, risk and assurance across a diverse healthcare estate. You will assist the Estates Manager (Assurance) in ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, NHS guidance and technical standards.

Key duties include undertaking audits and risk assessments, providing technical advice on building and engineering systems, maintaining compliance systems (e.g. SCART/CAFM), and supporting policy development and staff training. You will also liaise with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure safe systems of work are implemented and maintained.

Applicants should have a degree or equivalent experience in engineering, building services or a related discipline, with experience in statutory compliance, audit or risk management. Strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. A full UK driving licence is required and participation in on-call/out-of-hours may be necessary.

The post is based at Borders General Hospital, with flexibility to attend other sites across NHS Borders.

Whether you're early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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