WTWA Estates Manager

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester seeks an Estates Manager to ensure maintenance and compliance of facilities. The role involves managing Hard FM services, working with diverse healthcare professionals, and contributing to operational excellence. Candidates should have experience in managing estates in a hospital environment and an understanding of relevant legislation. This is an opportunity to impact patient experience positively in a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Access to professional development

Dynamic, inclusive work environment

Opportunities for transformational projects

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Hard FM services.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of Hard FM services across the estate.
• Ensure maintenance of buildings and infrastructure meets statutory requirements.
• Monitor programmes of Planned and Reactive Maintenance.

Job description

Overview

The WTWA Estates Team provides a wide range of estate and property management services across Wythenshawe Hospital, Trafford Hospital, Withington Community Hospital and Altrincham Hospital (WTWA). The Team have an exciting opportunity for an Estates Manager to join the department to manage the delivery of Hard FM services across the estate.

Responsibilities

The WTWA Estates Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all buildings, plant & infrastructure are maintained safely and cost effectively within agreed statutory requirements, in accordance with NHS and the Trust's policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will manage and monitor programmes of Planned and Reactive Maintenance, PFI Service Delivery and Compliance activity in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, current industry standards and guidelines. The work programmes are delivered by the WTWA 'in house' Operational Team, the PFI service provider and the Trust's Energy & Sustainability team to ensure efficient service delivery, use of energy, power and utilities services.

The successful candidate would enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team environment with diverse healthcare professionals, as well as managing maintenance works, staff and contractors in a hospital environment. As part of this role you and the team will be providing different estates maintenance and compliance services each day to different service users across WTWA. In this department, each day, project or challenge will be different, so if variety is what keeps you motivated then this is the for you.

About the Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.

We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.

You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You'll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.

MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You'll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.

We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation's success.

Join us and help shape the future of our Trust-make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.