Estates Operational Manager

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Dewsbury is seeking an Estates Operations Manager to oversee the operational maintenance and services across designated hospital properties. The role requires strong leadership and technical expertise to ensure compliance with NHS Health Technical Memoranda and effective service delivery. Candidates should have a background in estates management and a commitment to maintaining high standards in healthcare services. This position offers a supportive work environment with excellent benefits such as NHS pension and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of NHS Health Technical Memoranda and compliance standards.
• Experience in managing resources across estates services.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team, ensuring effective service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational maintenance and services across hospital properties.
• Ensure works are compliant with statutory requirements and best practices.
• Act as Responsible/Authorised Person for specific disciplines.

Skills

Operational management

Technical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Job description

A career with purpose: Estates Operations Manager Estates Team We are looking to recruit a skilled Estates Operations Manager (mechanical bias welcome) The Estates Operations Manager is responsible for the effective delivery of operational estates maintenance and services across all designated hospital properties. The post holder will ensure that all works are compliant with statutory requirements, NHS Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), and industry best practices, supporting a safe and efficient healthcare environment., Working collaboratively with the counterpart Band 7 Estates Operations Manager (Mechanical), the post holder will manage resources and services across the estate, providing technical expertise and leadership within their core discipline. Operational Management Lead and manage Estates Supervisors, Directly Employed Labour (DEL), and specialist contractors. Ensure the provision of an effective, compliant, and efficient Estates service supporting safe patient care. Act as Responsible/Authorised Person for specific disciplines (e.g. LV Systems, Electrical Work Regulations, Lifts, Medical Gas, Ventilation). Technical Leadership Provide expert advice and support to the Senior Operational Manager, Estate Officers, Supervisors, DEL, and contractors. Operate, maintain, and develop the Building Management System (BMS), including programming and parameter changes aligned to service needs. Quality and Compliance Proactively ensure the department achieves and maintains ISO9001 accreditation. Develop and implement safe systems of work and operational procedures, Trust-wide where necessary. Liaise with external regulatory bodies (e.g. HSE, Environment Agency) as required. Resource & Budget Management Manage delegated resources and budgets to ensure value for money and quality service delivery. Support capital works and manage minor works projects from conception to completion. Waste Management Oversee the operational aspects of waste collection in compliance with environment

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.