Strategic Head of Estates, Capital & Infrastructure Delivery

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford is seeking a Head of Estates Capital Planning, Infrastructure and Delivery to lead the estates capital programme and ensure clinical services remain uninterrupted. The role combines strategic technical authority with hands-on oversight of complex M&E integrations and regulatory compliance.

You will direct a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets, and drive decarbonisation initiatives such as heat pumps and smart building systems,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in capital projects and lifecycle management.
• Expert in M&E integration and decarbonisation.
• Knowledge of HTMs/HBNs and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical oversight for major capital and revenue schemes.
• Lead compliance with CDM 2015, Water Safety (L8), Fire Safety, and HV/LV infrastructure.
• Direct backlog maintenance programme prioritising high-risk failures and lifecycle replacements.
• Oversee decarbonisation and sustainability initiatives for Net Zero, including heat pumps, LED lighting and BMS systems.
• Supervise a multi-disciplinary team and assess contractor proposals for technical quality.

Skills

Engineering leadership

M&E expertise

Backlog management

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford is seeking a Head of Estates Capital Planning, Infrastructure and Delivery to lead the estates capital programme and ensure clinical services remain uninterrupted. The role combines strategic technical authority with hands-on oversight of complex M&E integrations and regulatory compliance.

You will direct a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets, and drive decarbonisation initiatives such as heat pumps and smart building systems,