Estates Projects Officer

NHS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the United Kingdom is looking for an Estates Projects Officer to manage capital projects and revenue schemes. The role requires strong project management skills, knowledge of statutory regulations, and proficiency in CAD and Microsoft Project. You will be responsible for overseeing design, procurement processes, and ensuring project compliance. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful healthcare projects and ensure quality environments for patients and staff.

Benefits

Enhanced leave package

Health and well-being support

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience in estates or construction.
• Proficiency in CAD, BIM, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to analyse complex technical information.

Responsibilities

• Manage delegated capital and revenue projects from inception to completion.
• Oversee tender processes, procurement assessments, and financial monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and trust policies.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of statutory regulations

Education

Degree in a property-related discipline

Tools

CAD

BIM

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job summary

Are you an organised and proactive professional with experience in estates projects? Join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality capital and revenue schemes that support the Trust's strategic vision.

We are seeking an Estates Projects Officer to manage and deliver assigned capital projects and revenue schemes from inception to completion. This role involves overseeing design and procurement processes, managing contractors and consultants, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of the Estates Strategy.

About You:

• Strong project management experience in estates or construction.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in CAD, BIM, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to analyse complex technical information and problem-solve effectively.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations and compliance requirements.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and ensure safe, high-quality environments for our patients, staff and visitors.

Apply now and be part of a team shaping the future!

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

• Management of delegated capital and revenue projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare design briefs, technical drawings, room data sheets, and specifications.
• Oversee tender processes, procurement assessments, and financial monitoring.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and liaise with regulatory bodies.
• Conduct audits relating to DDA, CQC, and ligature compliance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, health and safety, and trust policies.
• Assist with property acquisitions, disposals, leases, and licences.
• Manage Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems.
• Lead on product development, project standardisation, and major property remediation insurance claims.
• Act as Deputy Responsible Person for capital projects in relation to water safety and asbestos.
• Undertake site inspections, surveys, and audits, ensuring project quality and safety.

About us

We are an award-winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire.

We are a forward-thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work-life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and well-being support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Education and Training

Essential:

• Project Management of delegated capital projects which includes a working knowledge of contract law and administration (specifically JCT Minor Works and NEC3 Short Form)
• Applied knowledge of Building Regulations and the associates Approved Documents together with Health Technical Memorandum and Health Building Notes for the development of new works
• Working knowledge of financial governance i.e. Financial Standing Instructions and Schemes of Delegation
• Working knowledge of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Working knowledge of health and safety legislation, and other statutory obligations relating to health premises and facilities management.
• Degree level in a property-related discipline or equivalent, postgraduate knowledge through training, experience.
• Working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015)
• Microsoft Project qualification or experience and working knowledge for the formal planning of projects

Desirable:

• Awareness and knowledge of department of health general design guidance within healthcare settings.
• Leadership/Management qualification or proven experience of team management of employed and contracted staff
• Working knowledge of building information modelling and 3D modelling software's
• Background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering / Design

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

• Experience of financial management and the preparation of financial projections, financial estimates for new construction projects
• Experience of design development with client organisations
• Experience of specifying construction projects and the associated procurement process including in-depth knowledge and understanding of associated disciplines such as M&E.
• Ability to undertake measured surveys which includes experience in the use of technical equipment

Desirable:

• Technical experience in the detailed construction of projects within the health care sector
• Experience in carrying out ligature and DDA audits

Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities

Essential:

• The ability to work in a team environment as well as being self-disciplined and motivated to work alone.
• Capable of leading a team on delegated projects.
• Project management and planning skills.
• Well-developed communication, IT and project management skills.
• Ability to effectively commute between various sites.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.