Head of Estates & Projects Manager - Permanent | Private Hospital
Full Time, Permanent | Bath
On-site role, some multi-site travel may be required

Salary - £62,361 - £67,679

Summary

CCS | Compass Corporate Services have exclusively partnered with a leading independent healthcare provider to source a Head of Estates & Projects Manager. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing estates strategy, capital delivery and facilities functions across a 60-bed private hospital in Bath - a site recognised for clinical excellence, patient experience, and operational quality.

Overview

This is a high-impact, full-time permanent opportunity for a senior estates leader with strong healthcare project and FM credentials. Reporting directly to the Hospital Director, you will take full ownership of estates strategy and facilities operations, leading ongoing construction projects and delivering a high standard of estate maintenance, compliance and service excellence.

will be responsible for the oversight and delivery of capital and revenue projects, PPM and reactive maintenance, and the leadership of the in-house maintenance team. The role also includes the operational management of FM teams including Reception, Housekeeping, Catering, and Hospitality, ensuring services meet regulatory and clinical standards.

This is a strategic and operational leadership role ideal for an experienced hospital estates professional with proven success in healthcare construction, engineering and facilities management. You will need the credibility and confidence to lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage complex live environments, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance across all areas of the estate.

Essential Criteria

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Professional qualification in Construction, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

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Senior experience managing estates and capital projects in a hospital or regulated healthcare setting

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Broad knowledge of building services, engineering standards and compliance

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Proven leadership of on-site estates and FM teams

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Strong understanding of Health & Safety, CQC and HTM standards

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Experience delivering projects from planning through to completion and audit

Personal Qualities

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A visible, proactive leader with credibility across clinical and corporate teams

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Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving capabilities

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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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Confident representing estates and facilities at board-level

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Meticulous in managing quality, safety, timelines and documentation

To Apply

For further details and to apply for this role please call Jim Walker.

Recommendations

Compass Corporate Services is a division of Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd and are acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 worth of John Lewis Vouchers for each successful recommendation