Estates Manager

Estates Manager (Minor New Works & Contracts) – North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust Band 7, £47,810 – £54,710 per annumFull time, 37.5 hours per week. The Estates Manager (Contracts) contributes to an outstanding Estates service by taking the lead on delivery of contracted minor works, capital and other projects so that they best support the trust’s strategic and operational objectives. You will develop and implement effective contracted maintenance programmes, ensuring that all works are carried out to the highest professional standards and provide consistently safe, quality, timely, cost‑effective and customer‑focused outcomes. Eligibility This Vacancy Is Only Open At This Stage To Internal Employees Of The Following Organisations Within The Staffordshire And Stoke‑on‑Trent Integrated Care System:• North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust• Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust• University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service• Staffordshire and Stoke‑on‑Trent Integrated Care Board Responsibilities With the Estates Manager (EMT) plan and co‑ordinate all maintenance works in a joined‑up plan including EMT and contractor delivery, to make best use of resources, meet targets and deliver to the highest possible standard. Put plans in place to address backlog maintenance and, within available resources, ensure the Estate supports delivery of safe and outstanding patient care. Take the lead on developing positive and proactive short, medium and long‑term delivery plans for managing the operation and maintenance of the estate, including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM). Act as lead manager, ensuring contractors meet legal, statutory and health and safety requirements relating to the checking and maintenance of fire systems; manage the Project Manager and Business Support Team, act as a role model for team members and deploy appropriate leadership and coaching techniques. Take the lead on operational management of all contracted minor works which may include gas, fire, buildings, and electrical, ensuring all activities are delivered in accordance with Trust policies, best practice and statutory requirements. Manage procurement exercises in accordance with established procedures, put in place contract specifications and documentation, monitor delivery against specification and address any issues at the earliest opportunity. Review contract arrangements, identify and secure improved value for money, including with energy contracts working with the Environmental Sustainability Officer. Consult with clinical teams to ensure that delivery by contractors is undertaken safely and in ways that does not impede or disrupt care and treatment. Within its own area of responsibility, ensure specialist services and equipment used to deliver patient care are maintained, tested and commissioned in accordance with statutory standards, and, where necessary, instruct the relevant authorised personnel. Ensure all mechanical requirements are delivered to high quality and compliance standards including decontamination; heating; ventilation; hot and cold water; lifts and hoists; fuel storage and distribution; generators. Work with the Head of Estates, Compliance Officer, Fire Safety and Security Officer and other team members to ensure effective delivery on all statutory, mandatory and legal compliance matters. Prepare estimates, designs and specifications for maintenance or plant replacement schemes and undertake associated Clerk of Work duties. Ensure all electrical requirements are met to high quality and compliance standards including electrical systems, security and detection systems and fixed engineering plant. Ensure all building requirements are met to high quality and compliance standards including structure, roofing, drainage, fenestration, security and grounds. We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition of becoming the world’s first carbon net‑zero national health system by 2045. Sustainability is embedded in our strategy; for 2024/25 we have launched our Proud to be Green engagement campaign aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will support you in working towards our net‑zero ambitions through our sustainability programme. The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We very much welcome applications from all under‑represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities. We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and offer a range of wellness opportunities, including flexible working. #J-18808-Ljbffr