Senior Estates & Facilities Manager

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Scotland; On-site; CLP 78,553,000 - 94,263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days (including public

Generous NHS pension

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a senior Estates Manager to lead the operational delivery of the Estates Department across a defined area. The role focuses on engineering, building, painting and grounds maintenance, and ensuring compliance with statutory and NHS Firecode standards.

You will manage capital projects, contract documentation, and a mixed in-house and external workforce while maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant estate services.

Qualifications

• MSc in Engineering/Building or equivalent with membership of a professional body.
• Experience in a senior operational management post in healthcare.
• Ability to lead estates services, including staff management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Estates Department within the designated area.
• Oversee capital and backlog maintenance schemes and contract management on site.
• Ensure health and safety procedures and statutory compliance across estates.

Skills

Senior operational management

Healthcare facilities experience

Staff management

Education

MSc degree or equivalent in Engineering/Building

Corporate membership of a relevant professional body

Tools

CPR training

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a senior Estates Manager to lead the operational delivery of the Estates Department across a defined area. The role focuses on engineering, building, painting and grounds maintenance, and ensuring compliance with statutory and NHS Firecode standards.

You will manage capital projects, contract documentation, and a mixed in-house and external workforce while maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant estate services.