Senior Estates & Facilities Leader – NHS

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A university teaching hospital in Milton Keynes is seeking a Head of Estates to provide leadership and management for estates services. This role involves overseeing critical systems, managing significant budgets, and ensuring compliance within a high-demand healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s level qualification in Building Services along with proven leadership in estates management. Join a team committed to advancing patient care and benefit from significant investment in specialized services.

Benefits

Support for a healthy work-life balance

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in estates management within the NHS or similar sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory compliance in engineering services.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service delivery across electrical systems, ventilation, and water hygiene.
• Manage budgets of more than £1 million for capital investment programmes.
• Lead on technical tenders, contracts, and performance improvement.

Skills

Leadership in estates management

Technical knowledge of engineering services

Communication and negotiation skills

Education

Master’s level qualification in Building Services

Job description

A university teaching hospital in Milton Keynes is seeking a Head of Estates to provide leadership and management for estates services. This role involves overseeing critical systems, managing significant budgets, and ensuring compliance within a high-demand healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s level qualification in Building Services along with proven leadership in estates management. Join a team committed to advancing patient care and benefit from significant investment in specialized services.