Location: Estates Manager
Job Type: Temporary
Duration: Initially 3 months, with potential for extension

Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Pay Rate: £30.50 PAYE Inclusive of Holiday Pay

Job Purpose:

To manage and deliver high-quality Mechanical and Electrical Estates services across a hospital site. This role ensures compliance, safety, and performance standards while supporting patient-focused service delivery and strategic development within the Estates & Facilities division.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead day-to-day management of mechanical, electrical, and building systems (HVAC, boilers, medical gases, power systems, etc.).

* Oversee internal teams and contractors to ensure compliance, efficiency, and value for money.

* Manage team performance, training, and development, promoting a culture of service excellence.

* Prepare technical reports, specifications, and tender evaluations.

* Ensure all statutory requirements and safety standards are met.

* Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and capital project support.

* Represent Estates on internal committees and liaise with clinical teams and senior management.

* Participate in on-call rota for Estates management.

Essential Requirements:

* Degree or equivalent in Building Services Engineering or related discipline.

* Professional registration (e.g. IEng or CEng) with IHEEM, CIBSE, IET, or similar.

* Significant experience at senior level within healthcare estates or similar complex environment.

* Knowledge and experience with key healthcare systems (HTM compliance, medical gases, pressure systems, etc.).

* Proven leadership, staff management, and budget management skills.

* Excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills