Maintenance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Estates Officer/Maintenance Manager to oversee Building Services operations in Belfast. This temporary role, expected to last six months, focuses on compliance with regulations and managing contractors for effective estate functioning. Candidates should have a relevant degree or significant experience in facilities management, as well as strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a facilities/estates role within the construction industry.
• Experience in Building, Surveying and Maintenance; Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor maintenance contracts to maintain a safe, functional estate.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental regulations.
• Assist in the delivery of planned/reactive maintenance and refurbishment projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Contract management

Education

Degree or HND in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Facilities Management

Tools

CAFM systems

CAD architectural drawing software

Job description

Job Description

Estates Officer / Maintenance Manager

Location: Belfast

Job Type: Temporary

Duration of Booking: Expected to last 6 months with possible extension

Proposed Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rates: Up to £24.23 per hour Umbrella or £21.40 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)

Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Sector: Healthcare

Based: Office / Hospital

Main Purpose of Role:

The Estates Officer will support the Head of Estates in delivering Building Services (Mechanical & Electrical) operational maintenance across the estate. The role ensures compliance with legislative and regulatory standards and supports the efficient and effective functioning of Estates operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor maintenance contracts and contractors to maintain a safe, functional estate.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and procurement regulations.
• Assist in the delivery of minor and major works, planned/reactive maintenance, and refurbishment projects.
• Support the preparation of business cases, tenders, and quotations within regulatory frameworks.
• Undertake condition surveys and manage estates-related databases (e.g. CAFM systems).
• Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality estates and facilities services.
• Promote energy efficiency and contribute to sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist with strategy planning and performance monitoring against KPIs.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree or HND in a relevant discipline (e.g., Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management), or minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a facilities/estates role within the construction industry.
• Demonstrable experience in at least two of the following: Building, Surveying and Maintenance; Mechanical Engineering Services; Electrical Engineering Services.
• Contract management experience, strong organisational and communication skills, ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.

Desirable Criteria:

• NEBOSH or equivalent Health and Safety qualification.
• Prior experience in the public sector or healthcare estate management.
• Proficiency in CAFM systems and CAD architectural drawing software.