Estates Team Leader

EQUANS; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Life cover

Employee discounts

Gym discounts

Cycle to work

Holiday purchase

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Referral rewards

Employee networks

Wellbeing app

Job summary

Equans is seeking an Estates Team Leader to be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. This permanent, full-time role is 37.5 hours per week, with a shift pattern including days, evenings and weekends.

The role offers a salary banding up to £46,000 per year plus a fixed monthly allowance of £1,361 and a comprehensive benefits package. You will lead a 24-hour maintenance service, supervise mechanical, electrical and building services, and develop the estates team while ensuring safe,

Qualifications

• ONC or HND in an Engineering discipline, or an equivalent qualification.
• Mechanical or electrical engineering background.
• Previous experience managing or supervising Hard FM services.
• Experience of coordinating maintenance teams and allocating work effectively.
• Good customer-care skills and a flexible approach to working practices.
• Ability to develop strong, credible internal and external relationships.
• Experience working in a regulated, safety-critical or complex operational environment.
• Ability to provide sound technical advice and support the development of others.
• Understanding of statutory compliance and safe systems of work.
• Ability to work shifts and support a 24-hour maintenance service.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a safe and effective 24-hour hospital maintenance service.
• Supervise planned, reactive and project maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical and building services.
• Undertake Authorised Person duties for designated systems following appropriate training and appointment.
• Lead, support and develop the estates maintenance team, including rosters, skills matrices, appraisals and training.
• Allocate and monitor work, ensuring effective use of labour, materials and other resources.
• Provide technical advice and ensure compliance with HTMs, HBNs, legislation and relevant standards.
• Maintain accurate records on computerised maintenance and time-recording systems.
• Supervise contractors and verify that work is completed safely and to the required standard.
• Liaise with customers, hospital departments, stores and other service teams to resolve maintenance issues.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, customer service and continuous improvement.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties relevant to the role as directed by management.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hard FM supervision

Maintenance coordination

Team allocation

Customer care

Stakeholder relations

Safety-critical environments

Technical mentorship

Shift work

Regulatory compliance

Education

ONC or HND in Engineering

Job description

Equans is looking for an Estates Team Leader to be based at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. This is a permanent, full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, based on a shift pattern that includes days, evenings and weekends. On offer is a salary banding of up to £46,000 per annum dependent upon experience, a fixed monthly allowance of £1,361 and excellent benefits package.

Working as part of a shift-based team, you will provide high-quality technical expertise and effective supervision across a broad range of hospital equipment, engineering services, systems and buildings. You will oversee planned preventative maintenance, testing, repairs and installation works, ensuring safe, compliant and customer-focused service delivery.

The successful candidate will also undertake Authorised Person duties for systems for which they are suitably trained, experienced, qualified and formally appointed.

What will you deliver?

• Support the delivery of a safe and effective 24-hour hospital maintenance service.
• Supervise planned, reactive and project maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical and building services.
• Undertake Authorised Person duties for designated systems following appropriate training and appointment.
• Lead, support and develop the estates maintenance team, including rosters, skills matrices, appraisals and training.
• Allocate and monitor work, ensuring effective use of labour, materials and other resources.
• Provide technical advice and ensure compliance with HTMs, HBNs, legislation and relevant standards.
• Maintain accurate records on computerised maintenance and time-recording systems.
• Supervise contractors and verify that work is completed safely and to the required standard.
• Liaise with customers, hospital departments, stores and other service teams to resolve maintenance issues.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, customer service and continuous improvement.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties relevant to the role as directed by management.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a salary of up to £46,000 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience, a fixed monthly allowance (£1,361pm) and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• ONC or HND in an Engineering discipline, or an equivalent qualification.
• Mechanical or electrical engineering background.
• Previous experience managing or supervising Hard FM services.
• Experience of coordinating maintenance teams and allocating work effectively.
• Good customer-care skills and a flexible approach to working practices.
• Ability to develop strong, credible internal and external relationships.
• Experience working in a regulated, safety-critical or complex operational environment.
• Ability to provide sound technical advice and support the development of others.
• Understanding of statutory compliance and safe systems of work.
• Ability to work shifts and support a 24-hour maintenance service.

This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

What's next?

A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers