Sector Estates Manager

NHS National Services Scotland; Carstairs; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Hospital is recruiting a Sector Estates Manager to lead core activities in building maintenance, projects, water safety and ventilation. The role supports capital planning and robust compliance to protect patients and staff.

Requirements include a degree or HNC in Building Engineering, with healthcare maintenance experience and knowledge of building services systems. Permanent post with 36 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC in Building Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience in healthcare maintenance and building services systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Hard FM functions including business risk and quality management.
• Deliver long-term maintenance strategies and capital planning for site development over 10–25 years.

Skills

Building maintenance

Projects management

Water safety

Ventilation

Engineering systems

Education

Degree/HNC in Building Engineering

Job description

Sector Estates Manager

AfC Band 7 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,818.72 per annum (pro rata)

Hours – 36

Contract Duration – Permanent

Post Details

The State Hospital is recruiting Sector Estates Manager with core skills in building maintenance, projects, water safety and ventilation.

The role is crucial in the development of the site over the next 10-25 years through effective capital planning and project management, along with robust compliance activities ensuring the wellbeing of our patients and staff.

The roles will have responsibilities to all aspects of the Hard FM function related to business risk, quality management and delivery of long-term maintenance strategies.

Experience

Appropriate Degree/HNC in Building Engineering or equivalent. Technical and managerial experience in healthcare maintenance. As well as wide knowledge and experience of engineering and building services systems.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 17/09/2026.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. It should be noted that the State Hospital is a high secure hospital and the current organisational position based on a risk assessment is that we welcome applications from people 16-18 for non clinical roles however to be eligible for a clinical role applicants should be 18 years and older.

Right to Work –

To work in the UK, you must have valid permission granted by UK Visas and Immigration. NHS Scotland Boards check this as part of pre-employment checks, which can be evidenced through visas or settled/pre-settled status. For details, visit the GOV.UK website.

Some posts may allow sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visa, but only if the employer is a licensed sponsor and the role meets salary thresholds. Please note: The State Hospital is NOT licensed to issue certificates of sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. It is essential that you confirm your right to work before applying.

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