Estates Officer - Royal Gwent Hospital

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic healthcare organization is seeking a proactive Estates Officer to manage operations at the Royal Gwent Hospital. The role involves overseeing maintenance, compliance with legislation, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure high service standards. The ideal candidate has relevant educational qualifications and experience in building services, and skills in communication and teamwork. This full-time position offers a salary of £39,263 to £47,280.

Benefits

Flexible working

Occupational health support

Wellbeing Centre of Excellence

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge acquired to degree level or equivalent.
• Served a recognised apprenticeship.
• Experience in building services/maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance.
• Manage and supervise contractors and maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Support maintenance schedules and asset management plans.

Skills

Building services management

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Customer-focused

Microsoft Office Suite

Data analysis

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

Degree or equivalent professional knowledge

Management qualification

Postgraduate qualification in building services

Tools

REVIT

BIM software

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Estates Officer to join our dynamic Estates and Facilities team at the Royal Gwent Hospital. This is a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the hospital's estate. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of building services, maintenance operations, and minor works projects. You will work closely with contractors, technical staff, and other stakeholders to ensure high standards of service delivery and compliance with statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across the hospital estate.
• Manage and supervise external contractors and in‑house maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, HTMs, and other relevant standards.
• Support the development and implementation of maintenance schedules and asset management plans.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of minor capital works and refurbishment projects.
• Monitor and report on performance indicators, service levels, and budgetary controls.
• Liaise with clinical and non‑clinical departments to ensure estates services meet operational needs.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, statutory inspections, and risk assessments.
• Participate in on‑call rota and emergency response procedures as required.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Qualifications and Experience

• Professional knowledge acquired to degree level or equivalent.
• Management/supervisory studies.
• Served a recognised apprenticeship.
• Postgraduate qualification in building services.
• Knowledge of REVIT and BIM software.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft applications.
• Experience in building services/maintenance.
• Appropriate work experience.
• Freedom to act to their own ability and on behalf of the Health Board.
• Working within the NHS.
• Experience of building services management in a health setting.
• Good communicator.
• Available for out of hours working.
• Puts patients first.
• Works in collaboration with colleagues as part of a team.
• Able to work on own initiative and prioritise own time and plan workload.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Well‑developed interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic and self‑motivated.
• Takes responsibility for own learning and development and maintains professional standards.
• PC literate including working knowledge of Microsoft applications.

• Management qualification.
• Membership of professional body.
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
• Self‑motivated.
• Customer focussed.
• Ability to get on with people.
• Presentation skills.
• Excel and data analysis skills.
• Creative, problem‑solver.
• Ability to speak Welsh.

Benefits

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board provides a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities, including paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways, flexible working, occupational health support, and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence.

Contract Details

Date posted: 14 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 a year Per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 040‑EA149‑1125
Job location: Royal Gwent Hospital, Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 2UB

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Employer name: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Employer address: Royal Gwent Hospital, Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 2UB
Employer website: https://abuhb.nhs.wales/