JOB ROLE: Premises Facilities Manager HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm SALARY: 16 - 18 per hour LOCATION: Burgess Hill Must be a car driver DURATION: Temp to Perm DUTIES INCLUDE; Key Responsibilities: Oversee the daily operations of the estates function, ensuring all facilities remain safe, compliant, and well-maintained. Provide strategic leadership for estates, health & safety, and compliance, embedding strong processes and assurance measures across all locations. Manage and support Premises Officers and the Estates Business Support Assistant, ensuring effective allocation of tasks and performance oversight. Coordinate external contractors, service providers, and professional consultants (including surveyors and facilities teams). Lead on maintenance scheduling, compliance programmes, lettings safety, fleet management, and contractor performance monitoring. Utilise data, systems, and professional insight to maintain operational control, anticipate challenges, and reduce reactive interventions. Person Specification: Hands-on experience in a trade discipline (e.g., electrical, mechanical, building, carpentry, or engineering), with the ability to manage technical projects and advise on building systems. Proven track record in estates or facilities management, ideally within a multi-site or complex setting. Strong leadership skills with the ability to remain composed and decisive under pressure. Solid understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance Exceptional organisational, communication, and team management abilities. Next steps: Apply today, the client is looking for someone to start immediately! Please apply today with your up to date CV If you experience any issues applying, please send your CV along with the name of the role you are applying for to (url removed) We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Where applicable to the role a Criminal Record Check at the appropriate level for the role will be required prior to commencing employment. Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. It's also gives you control of your own work/life balance. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of the Office Angels team: Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to ensure you're being well looked after Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes We can search for permanent work whilst you're in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice Weekly pay Pension scheme option (with employer contributions) 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual) Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. Please be aware we receive a lot of applicants for our roles if you have not been contacted within the next 5 days of applying for this role on this occasion you have not been successful but please go to our website for more vacancies - (url removed). Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Mar 03, 2026
Contractor
JOB ROLE: Premises Facilities Manager HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm SALARY: 16 - 18 per hour LOCATION: Burgess Hill Must be a car driver DURATION: Temp to Perm DUTIES INCLUDE; Key Responsibilities: Oversee the daily operations of the estates function, ensuring all facilities remain safe, compliant, and well-maintained. Provide strategic leadership for estates, health & safety, and compliance, embedding strong processes and assurance measures across all locations. Manage and support Premises Officers and the Estates Business Support Assistant, ensuring effective allocation of tasks and performance oversight. Coordinate external contractors, service providers, and professional consultants (including surveyors and facilities teams). Lead on maintenance scheduling, compliance programmes, lettings safety, fleet management, and contractor performance monitoring. Utilise data, systems, and professional insight to maintain operational control, anticipate challenges, and reduce reactive interventions. Person Specification: Hands-on experience in a trade discipline (e.g., electrical, mechanical, building, carpentry, or engineering), with the ability to manage technical projects and advise on building systems. Proven track record in estates or facilities management, ideally within a multi-site or complex setting. Strong leadership skills with the ability to remain composed and decisive under pressure. Solid understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance Exceptional organisational, communication, and team management abilities. Next steps: Apply today, the client is looking for someone to start immediately! Please apply today with your up to date CV If you experience any issues applying, please send your CV along with the name of the role you are applying for to (url removed) We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Where applicable to the role a Criminal Record Check at the appropriate level for the role will be required prior to commencing employment. Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. It's also gives you control of your own work/life balance. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of the Office Angels team: Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to ensure you're being well looked after Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes We can search for permanent work whilst you're in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice Weekly pay Pension scheme option (with employer contributions) 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual) Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. Please be aware we receive a lot of applicants for our roles if you have not been contacted within the next 5 days of applying for this role on this occasion you have not been successful but please go to our website for more vacancies - (url removed). Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Your new company One of Northern Ireland's largest public sector authorities located in Co. Armagh is seeking an experienced Estates Compliance Manager to join on an interim basis for approximately nine months. This is a key assignment for a compliance professional who can quickly take ownership of statutory estates obligations and ensure the estate remains safe, legally compliant, and audit ready. Your new role This role will be on an initial interim contract for c.9 months reporting to the Estates Maintenance Manager. You will act as the organisation's technical lead for statutory compliance across a diverse estate, covering Legionella management, Asbestos control, Fixed Wire Testing, Fire Safety, Gas Safety, LOLER, PUWER, and wider planned preventative maintenance. The role requires someone confident stepping into a busy environment, stabilising compliance processes, and providing assurance to senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities: Oversee all statutory estates compliance activities, ensuring full alignment with current legislation and best practice. Manage programmes for Legionella monitoring, Asbestos surveys and management plans, Fixed Wire Testing, PAT testing, Fire Risk Assessments, Gas Safety inspections, and other mandatory checks. Maintain accurate compliance records, certificates, and audit trails, ensuring documentation is complete and accessible. Manage and monitor external contractors, ensuring high quality delivery and value for money. Review and strengthen policies, procedures and safe systems of work. Provide expert advice to operational teams and senior leaders on compliance risks and mitigation. Lead internal audits, produce clear reports, and drive corrective actions. What you'll need to succeed To be eligible for this position, you must have: A third level qualification (i.e. HNC/HND, Level 4, Degree) in a relevant discipline/subject such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.Strong knowledge of statutory estates compliance within a complex or multi site environment. Experience leading compliance programmes and managing external contractors. Relevant qualifications such as IOSH/NEBOSH, BOHS P402, or Legionella Responsible Person training. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to interpret and apply legislation confidently. A proactive, solutions focused approach and the ability to work independently at pace. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in a public sector organisation where you will be given the chance to work on a wide range of maintenance and refurbishment projects of varying values. This is a temporary post to cover a vacant position. £40,000 - £44,000 pro rata 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 35 days annual leave including stat days. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Your new company One of Northern Ireland's largest public sector authorities located in Co. Armagh is seeking an experienced Estates Compliance Manager to join on an interim basis for approximately nine months. This is a key assignment for a compliance professional who can quickly take ownership of statutory estates obligations and ensure the estate remains safe, legally compliant, and audit ready. Your new role This role will be on an initial interim contract for c.9 months reporting to the Estates Maintenance Manager. You will act as the organisation's technical lead for statutory compliance across a diverse estate, covering Legionella management, Asbestos control, Fixed Wire Testing, Fire Safety, Gas Safety, LOLER, PUWER, and wider planned preventative maintenance. The role requires someone confident stepping into a busy environment, stabilising compliance processes, and providing assurance to senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities: Oversee all statutory estates compliance activities, ensuring full alignment with current legislation and best practice. Manage programmes for Legionella monitoring, Asbestos surveys and management plans, Fixed Wire Testing, PAT testing, Fire Risk Assessments, Gas Safety inspections, and other mandatory checks. Maintain accurate compliance records, certificates, and audit trails, ensuring documentation is complete and accessible. Manage and monitor external contractors, ensuring high quality delivery and value for money. Review and strengthen policies, procedures and safe systems of work. Provide expert advice to operational teams and senior leaders on compliance risks and mitigation. Lead internal audits, produce clear reports, and drive corrective actions. What you'll need to succeed To be eligible for this position, you must have: A third level qualification (i.e. HNC/HND, Level 4, Degree) in a relevant discipline/subject such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.Strong knowledge of statutory estates compliance within a complex or multi site environment. Experience leading compliance programmes and managing external contractors. Relevant qualifications such as IOSH/NEBOSH, BOHS P402, or Legionella Responsible Person training. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to interpret and apply legislation confidently. A proactive, solutions focused approach and the ability to work independently at pace. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in a public sector organisation where you will be given the chance to work on a wide range of maintenance and refurbishment projects of varying values. This is a temporary post to cover a vacant position. £40,000 - £44,000 pro rata 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 35 days annual leave including stat days. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
The role: Estates Technical Manager Location: National Salary: £60,000 - £67,000 Sector: Facilities Management - Engineering Bias I am delighted to be working with this client again as their FM, Property and Estates team continues to grow in line with company strategy. Working across a large estate which provides accommodation for students, The Technical Manager will join the team who are responsible for ensuring all buildings have long term Asset and Lifecycle programmes in place, ensuring compliance and collaborating with the Operations teams in each city. About the role: The Technical Manager will provide strategic direction for the business in regards to rectification of non-reactive, technical planned project works, strategic alignment of PPM services and the ownership of large scale latent defects across the portfolio. The role will also include ownership and project management of key capital projects, along with refurbishment and repair schemes, providing leadership and direction in the delivery of total FM. Ideally candidates will demonstrate a heavy bias towards either electrical or mechanical engineering. Key Responsibilities Provide technical expertise and leadership for the defect and project management of major projects across the estate. Engage and support in the delivery/development of the Estates and Facilities strategic business plan. Provide leadership and direction for the city team on all aspects M&E services. Onsite project lead, managing third parties to fully complete all latent defects that are within scope. Ensure all documentation & warrantees are clearly submitted on project completion. Provide technical support when required on the mobilisation process of new builds / acquisitions / refurbishments and the subsequent snagging process Engage with development, acquisition teams with regards to future mobilisation, ensuring key compliance items are identified in advance of handover to include associated good practice and regulatory regimes. Responsible for review of handover documentation, certification, asset collection to agreed and developed formats, providing support toward the future implementation/mobilisations and planned and reactive maintenance strategy. Be the onsite conduit between defect contractors, Estates and Facilities and City operational teams Monthly reporting to line manager on current status of projects across the estate. Key Requirements A minimum of 5-7 years' experience in a similar property role Strong Leadership skills BS degree in M&E Building Services or equivalent. Attainment of recognised qualification relevant to the role or demonstrable qualification by experience Expert knowledge of building construction, excellent understanding of mechanical and electrical installations. Excellent, up to date knowledge of building codes and regulations Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills Experience of managing projects within budget, quality and time. Ability to work in a cross functional environment. Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety. Full clean driving license This is a great time to join a growing company and be part of a team with excellent leadership. It also offers excellent career progression. To be considered, please send your CV to You must be able to live and work in the UK without restriction. To view all our vacancies, go to JBRP1_UKTJ
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
The role: Estates Technical Manager Location: National Salary: £60,000 - £67,000 Sector: Facilities Management - Engineering Bias I am delighted to be working with this client again as their FM, Property and Estates team continues to grow in line with company strategy. Working across a large estate which provides accommodation for students, The Technical Manager will join the team who are responsible for ensuring all buildings have long term Asset and Lifecycle programmes in place, ensuring compliance and collaborating with the Operations teams in each city. About the role: The Technical Manager will provide strategic direction for the business in regards to rectification of non-reactive, technical planned project works, strategic alignment of PPM services and the ownership of large scale latent defects across the portfolio. The role will also include ownership and project management of key capital projects, along with refurbishment and repair schemes, providing leadership and direction in the delivery of total FM. Ideally candidates will demonstrate a heavy bias towards either electrical or mechanical engineering. Key Responsibilities Provide technical expertise and leadership for the defect and project management of major projects across the estate. Engage and support in the delivery/development of the Estates and Facilities strategic business plan. Provide leadership and direction for the city team on all aspects M&E services. Onsite project lead, managing third parties to fully complete all latent defects that are within scope. Ensure all documentation & warrantees are clearly submitted on project completion. Provide technical support when required on the mobilisation process of new builds / acquisitions / refurbishments and the subsequent snagging process Engage with development, acquisition teams with regards to future mobilisation, ensuring key compliance items are identified in advance of handover to include associated good practice and regulatory regimes. Responsible for review of handover documentation, certification, asset collection to agreed and developed formats, providing support toward the future implementation/mobilisations and planned and reactive maintenance strategy. Be the onsite conduit between defect contractors, Estates and Facilities and City operational teams Monthly reporting to line manager on current status of projects across the estate. Key Requirements A minimum of 5-7 years' experience in a similar property role Strong Leadership skills BS degree in M&E Building Services or equivalent. Attainment of recognised qualification relevant to the role or demonstrable qualification by experience Expert knowledge of building construction, excellent understanding of mechanical and electrical installations. Excellent, up to date knowledge of building codes and regulations Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills Experience of managing projects within budget, quality and time. Ability to work in a cross functional environment. Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety. Full clean driving license This is a great time to join a growing company and be part of a team with excellent leadership. It also offers excellent career progression. To be considered, please send your CV to You must be able to live and work in the UK without restriction. To view all our vacancies, go to JBRP1_UKTJ
Position Details Estates Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £47,389 to £56,535 with potential progression once in post to £63,606 Grade: 8 Full Time, Permanent Closing date: 22nd March 2026 Our Offer to You People are at the heart of what we are and do. The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success. We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries. The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state of the art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens. Find out more about the benefits of working for the University of Birmingham Background Within Estates, we are looking to further strengthen our team across a range of roles and teams. We are looking to recruit people whose achievements and skills will contribute to our success and who share our values of collaboration, respect, inclusion, sustainability and professionalism. We welcome diversity and are committed to ensuring everyone is part of an enjoyable and rewarding culture in which they can do their best work. As a team, we aim to deliver a world class university experience for the benefit of all students, staff, academics and visitors. We are proud of the role we play in the success of the University, the enjoyment that students, staff and academics get during their time here and ensuring that visitors leave us with the best possible impression of the University. We operate up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all through the year in order to keep the University running efficiently and effectively, and in recent years have managed to sustain a safe and compliant campus during lockdown and an intensive period of campus re opening and challenging large scale international events. The University of Birmingham Estates is responsible for both the master planning and stewardship of our extensive estate. Our team is made up of over 180 dedicated members of staff, including 10 apprentices studying Mechanical or Electrical qualifications over a 4 year scheme; all striving to deliver a world class university experience for the benefit of all students, staff, academics and visitors. After our staff, our physical estate is the largest single enabler for our world class teaching, research and providing a fantastic student experience. Our estate is large and varied covering 672 acres, with over 300 buildings of different ages, complexities, physical condition and use, ranging from grade 1 and 2 listed properties to brand new state of the art learning and research spaces. It consists of two main campus sites (Edgbaston & Selly Oak) along with properties in Stratford upon Avon, Ansty (near Coventry), Coniston (in Cumbria), Ironbridge and Dubai. The total gross internal area of the estate is 538,000 m2. 74% of the non residential estate is in building condition A and B and we typically spend circa £9M on energy and water each year. We are committed to sustainability and have achieved a 20% reduction in CO2 four years ahead of target and we generate 75% of our own energy via on site combined heat and power plants. Furthermore, we continue to reduce our carbon footprint by 3,000 tonnes per year on average and maintain more than 9,200 trees. Role Summary The Head of Estates Digital Information and Insight provides strategic leadership for the data managed in the Estates digital systems, including data integration and analytical insight, ensuring estate, space, asset and cost information is structured, accurate, connected and actively used to inform institutional strategy, investment and performance. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Estates, Space, Property and the Digital Estate, the post holder leads the specialist digital information and systems environments that underpin the Estate data, including the space, property and assets portfolio. Working closely with senior colleagues across Estates, Planning, Colleges and Professional Services, the role operates at the intersection of digital information management, analytics and business intelligence, translating complex estates data into insight. A core focus of the role is the integration, governance and effective use of Estates data, ensuring consistency and reliability across systems to support capital planning, space efficiency, sustainability, investment appraisal and compliance. The post holder will design and deliver high quality reporting, dashboards, forecasting and scenario modelling to support strategic and operational delivery. The role also includes responsibility for managing the Estates component of the Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC) process and overseeing the submission of benchmarking data for the External Management Record. Leading a small specialist team, the post holder will create a high performing, inclusive and collaborative environment, directing Estates insight capability towards the University's most critical strategic questions. The Team The Team is directly responsible for the delivery and management of a number of functions. These include: Building Information Modelling and Digital Twin processes and models, through capital delivery and maintenance of the models; Ownership of Document and Information Management processes for delivery on Capital new build and refurbishment projects; Space and Property Management, for space data management and space utilisation across the University. Main Duties Estates Analytics, Insight and Reporting Design and deliver Estates focused analytical reports, dashboards and insight to support operational and strategic decision making, including forecasting and scenario modelling to assess the impact of changes in estate, space, cost and utilisation variables. Lead estate benchmarking, analysis and external returns, ensuring accuracy, consistency and strategic value, and translate complex estate and systems data into clear, actionable insight for senior Estates leaders and institutional governance bodies. Estates Digital Systems and Information Leadership Lead the development, governance and effective use of Estates digital systems and information environments including the Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) and the Common Data Environment (CDE). The role holder will ensure an integrated approach to system development supporting space, property, projects, sustainability and asset management and ensuring systems are fit for purpose, well integrated and capable of supporting high quality reporting, analytics and decision making. Provide oversight of data quality, standards, workflows and access across Estates digital platforms, and lead Estates related data and systems integration initiatives, including the development of delivery plans, success measures and benefits realisation. Strategic Planning, Governance and Compliance Provide Estates data and insight to support financial and capital planning and investment decisions, including supporting Estates input to University committees for reporting on performance, risk and KPI measures. Lead the Estates contribution to the Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC) process, External Management Record submissions and estate benchmarking, ensuring Estates data supports regulatory, assurance and audit requirements. Space, Property and Asset Insight Own and manage estate and space data validation processes, working with Academic and Professional Services colleagues to ensure accuracy and completeness, and ensure estate, space and asset data are maintained, analysed and reported consistently across Estates systems. Working with key stakeholders, design and deliver analytical documentation, Power BI dashboards and predictive models to support decision making and business intelligence reporting for space efficiency, including space utilisation analysis to support space optimisation . click apply for full job details
Mar 01, 2026
Full time
Position Details Estates Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £47,389 to £56,535 with potential progression once in post to £63,606 Grade: 8 Full Time, Permanent Closing date: 22nd March 2026 Our Offer to You People are at the heart of what we are and do. The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success. We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries. The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state of the art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens. Find out more about the benefits of working for the University of Birmingham Background Within Estates, we are looking to further strengthen our team across a range of roles and teams. We are looking to recruit people whose achievements and skills will contribute to our success and who share our values of collaboration, respect, inclusion, sustainability and professionalism. We welcome diversity and are committed to ensuring everyone is part of an enjoyable and rewarding culture in which they can do their best work. As a team, we aim to deliver a world class university experience for the benefit of all students, staff, academics and visitors. We are proud of the role we play in the success of the University, the enjoyment that students, staff and academics get during their time here and ensuring that visitors leave us with the best possible impression of the University. We operate up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all through the year in order to keep the University running efficiently and effectively, and in recent years have managed to sustain a safe and compliant campus during lockdown and an intensive period of campus re opening and challenging large scale international events. The University of Birmingham Estates is responsible for both the master planning and stewardship of our extensive estate. Our team is made up of over 180 dedicated members of staff, including 10 apprentices studying Mechanical or Electrical qualifications over a 4 year scheme; all striving to deliver a world class university experience for the benefit of all students, staff, academics and visitors. After our staff, our physical estate is the largest single enabler for our world class teaching, research and providing a fantastic student experience. Our estate is large and varied covering 672 acres, with over 300 buildings of different ages, complexities, physical condition and use, ranging from grade 1 and 2 listed properties to brand new state of the art learning and research spaces. It consists of two main campus sites (Edgbaston & Selly Oak) along with properties in Stratford upon Avon, Ansty (near Coventry), Coniston (in Cumbria), Ironbridge and Dubai. The total gross internal area of the estate is 538,000 m2. 74% of the non residential estate is in building condition A and B and we typically spend circa £9M on energy and water each year. We are committed to sustainability and have achieved a 20% reduction in CO2 four years ahead of target and we generate 75% of our own energy via on site combined heat and power plants. Furthermore, we continue to reduce our carbon footprint by 3,000 tonnes per year on average and maintain more than 9,200 trees. Role Summary The Head of Estates Digital Information and Insight provides strategic leadership for the data managed in the Estates digital systems, including data integration and analytical insight, ensuring estate, space, asset and cost information is structured, accurate, connected and actively used to inform institutional strategy, investment and performance. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Estates, Space, Property and the Digital Estate, the post holder leads the specialist digital information and systems environments that underpin the Estate data, including the space, property and assets portfolio. Working closely with senior colleagues across Estates, Planning, Colleges and Professional Services, the role operates at the intersection of digital information management, analytics and business intelligence, translating complex estates data into insight. A core focus of the role is the integration, governance and effective use of Estates data, ensuring consistency and reliability across systems to support capital planning, space efficiency, sustainability, investment appraisal and compliance. The post holder will design and deliver high quality reporting, dashboards, forecasting and scenario modelling to support strategic and operational delivery. The role also includes responsibility for managing the Estates component of the Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC) process and overseeing the submission of benchmarking data for the External Management Record. Leading a small specialist team, the post holder will create a high performing, inclusive and collaborative environment, directing Estates insight capability towards the University's most critical strategic questions. The Team The Team is directly responsible for the delivery and management of a number of functions. These include: Building Information Modelling and Digital Twin processes and models, through capital delivery and maintenance of the models; Ownership of Document and Information Management processes for delivery on Capital new build and refurbishment projects; Space and Property Management, for space data management and space utilisation across the University. Main Duties Estates Analytics, Insight and Reporting Design and deliver Estates focused analytical reports, dashboards and insight to support operational and strategic decision making, including forecasting and scenario modelling to assess the impact of changes in estate, space, cost and utilisation variables. Lead estate benchmarking, analysis and external returns, ensuring accuracy, consistency and strategic value, and translate complex estate and systems data into clear, actionable insight for senior Estates leaders and institutional governance bodies. Estates Digital Systems and Information Leadership Lead the development, governance and effective use of Estates digital systems and information environments including the Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) and the Common Data Environment (CDE). The role holder will ensure an integrated approach to system development supporting space, property, projects, sustainability and asset management and ensuring systems are fit for purpose, well integrated and capable of supporting high quality reporting, analytics and decision making. Provide oversight of data quality, standards, workflows and access across Estates digital platforms, and lead Estates related data and systems integration initiatives, including the development of delivery plans, success measures and benefits realisation. Strategic Planning, Governance and Compliance Provide Estates data and insight to support financial and capital planning and investment decisions, including supporting Estates input to University committees for reporting on performance, risk and KPI measures. Lead the Estates contribution to the Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC) process, External Management Record submissions and estate benchmarking, ensuring Estates data supports regulatory, assurance and audit requirements. Space, Property and Asset Insight Own and manage estate and space data validation processes, working with Academic and Professional Services colleagues to ensure accuracy and completeness, and ensure estate, space and asset data are maintained, analysed and reported consistently across Estates systems. Working with key stakeholders, design and deliver analytical documentation, Power BI dashboards and predictive models to support decision making and business intelligence reporting for space efficiency, including space utilisation analysis to support space optimisation . click apply for full job details
Facilities Manager (Shifts) Pay Rate: 27.10 - 32p/h inc. Hol Pay Location: Birmingham - Selly Oak Contract: Healthcare Estate Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off rotation (7:00am-7:00pm / 7:00pm-7:00am) We are recruiting for an experienced Facilities Manager (Shifts) to oversee the delivery of estates and engineering maintenance services across a large acute healthcare estate in Birmingham. This is a senior operational leadership role within a live hospital environment, responsible for ensuring all planned preventative maintenance (PPM), statutory testing, reactive works and compliance activities are delivered in line with HTM guidance, contractual requirements and industry best practice. The role primarily supports the Acute Hospital, with additional responsibility across Mental Health and retained estate as required. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage shift-based engineering and estates teams Ensure SLA/KPI response and rectification targets are consistently achieved Act as first point of escalation for incidents and emergency situations Intervene swiftly where performance risks arise Ensure workshops and working environments remain safe and compliant Ensure full compliance with HTMs, CDM Regulations, Health & Safety legislation and statutory standards Conduct Management Safety Visits (MSVs) and compliance audits Complete minimum 10% monthly quality audits on completed works Manage and resolve incidents of non-compliance across the estate Support and maintain AP/CP appointments where appropriate Manage shift rotas and utilisation to maintain 24/7 service provision Authorise timesheets, on-call records and annual leave Manage absence, conduct and general personnel matters Support NHS stakeholders and client representatives professionally Utilise CAFM systems to manage performance and reporting Ensure plant and asset data accuracy for condition surveys and lifecycle planning Interpret technical drawings and specifications without supervision Oversee delivery of new works within trade disciplines Note: The role includes access to clinical environments such as ITU, A&E, Operating Theatres and Mortuary areas. Occasional exposure to sensitive or distressing situations may occur. Impact of the Role This role is critical in ensuring the hospital estate remains safe, compliant and fully operational 24/7. You will directly contribute to maintaining infrastructure that supports frontline healthcare delivery. Essential Requirements Minimum 5 years' management experience within NHS or critical infrastructure environments Management or supervisory qualification (or demonstrable equivalent experience) Indentured apprenticeship or equivalent engineering training Healthcare and/or PFI experience City & Guilds (or equivalent) trade qualifications Mechanical: C&G Mechanical Engineering Level 2 & 3 C&G Pipefitting & Plumbing Level 2 & 3 C&G Plumbing Level 2 & 3 Electrical: Approved Electrical Apprenticeship C&G 236 / 2360 / 2330 / 2357 Diplomas 18th Edition (BS 7671) C&G 2394 & 2395 Testing & Inspection Desirable ONC / HNC / HND in relevant discipline Authorised Person status (MGPS, Ventilation, LV/HV, Mechanical Systems, Confined Spaces) IOSH / NEBOSH (General or Fire) IPAF (MEWP) IWFM qualification Degree or master's in engineering discipline Please apply if you are interested!
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Facilities Manager (Shifts) Pay Rate: 27.10 - 32p/h inc. Hol Pay Location: Birmingham - Selly Oak Contract: Healthcare Estate Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off rotation (7:00am-7:00pm / 7:00pm-7:00am) We are recruiting for an experienced Facilities Manager (Shifts) to oversee the delivery of estates and engineering maintenance services across a large acute healthcare estate in Birmingham. This is a senior operational leadership role within a live hospital environment, responsible for ensuring all planned preventative maintenance (PPM), statutory testing, reactive works and compliance activities are delivered in line with HTM guidance, contractual requirements and industry best practice. The role primarily supports the Acute Hospital, with additional responsibility across Mental Health and retained estate as required. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage shift-based engineering and estates teams Ensure SLA/KPI response and rectification targets are consistently achieved Act as first point of escalation for incidents and emergency situations Intervene swiftly where performance risks arise Ensure workshops and working environments remain safe and compliant Ensure full compliance with HTMs, CDM Regulations, Health & Safety legislation and statutory standards Conduct Management Safety Visits (MSVs) and compliance audits Complete minimum 10% monthly quality audits on completed works Manage and resolve incidents of non-compliance across the estate Support and maintain AP/CP appointments where appropriate Manage shift rotas and utilisation to maintain 24/7 service provision Authorise timesheets, on-call records and annual leave Manage absence, conduct and general personnel matters Support NHS stakeholders and client representatives professionally Utilise CAFM systems to manage performance and reporting Ensure plant and asset data accuracy for condition surveys and lifecycle planning Interpret technical drawings and specifications without supervision Oversee delivery of new works within trade disciplines Note: The role includes access to clinical environments such as ITU, A&E, Operating Theatres and Mortuary areas. Occasional exposure to sensitive or distressing situations may occur. Impact of the Role This role is critical in ensuring the hospital estate remains safe, compliant and fully operational 24/7. You will directly contribute to maintaining infrastructure that supports frontline healthcare delivery. Essential Requirements Minimum 5 years' management experience within NHS or critical infrastructure environments Management or supervisory qualification (or demonstrable equivalent experience) Indentured apprenticeship or equivalent engineering training Healthcare and/or PFI experience City & Guilds (or equivalent) trade qualifications Mechanical: C&G Mechanical Engineering Level 2 & 3 C&G Pipefitting & Plumbing Level 2 & 3 C&G Plumbing Level 2 & 3 Electrical: Approved Electrical Apprenticeship C&G 236 / 2360 / 2330 / 2357 Diplomas 18th Edition (BS 7671) C&G 2394 & 2395 Testing & Inspection Desirable ONC / HNC / HND in relevant discipline Authorised Person status (MGPS, Ventilation, LV/HV, Mechanical Systems, Confined Spaces) IOSH / NEBOSH (General or Fire) IPAF (MEWP) IWFM qualification Degree or master's in engineering discipline Please apply if you are interested!
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Are you an organised and proactive professional with experience in estates projects? Join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality capital and revenue schemes that support the Trust's strategic vision. We are seeking an Estates Projects Officer to manage and deliver assigned capital projects and revenue schemes from inception to completion. This role involves overseeing design and procurement processes, managing contractors and consultants, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of the Estates Strategy. About You: Strong project management experience in estates or construction. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Proficiency in CAD, BIM, and Microsoft Project. Ability to analyse complex technical information and problem-solve effectively. Knowledge of statutory regulations and compliance requirements. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and ensure safe, high-quality environments for our patients, staff and visitors. Apply now and be part of a team shaping the future! Main duties of the job Key responsibilities include: Management of delegated capital and revenue projects from inception through to completion. Prepare design briefs, technical drawings, room data sheets, and specifications. Oversee tender processes, procurement assessments, and financial monitoring. Manage contractors, consultants, and liaise with regulatory bodies. Conduct audits relating to DDA, CQC, and ligature compliance. Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, health and safety, and trust policies. Assist with property acquisitions, disposals, leases, and licences. Manage Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems. Lead on product development, project standardisation, and major property remediation insurance claims. Act as Deputy Responsible Person for capital projects in relation to water safety and asbestos. Undertake site inspections, surveys, and audits, ensuring project quality and safety. About us We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care. We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started. We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised. We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and well-being support. From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK. Find out more and search live jobs. Job responsibilities For further information with regard to this vacancy please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Qualifications, Education and Training Project Management of delegated capital projects which includes a working knowledge of contract law and administration (specifically JCT Minor Works and NEC3 Short Form) Applied knowledge of Building Regulations and the associates Approved Documents together with Health Technical Memorandum and Health Building Notes for the development of new works Working knowledge of financial governance i.e. Financial Standing Instructions and Schemes of Delegation Working knowledge of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Working knowledge of health and safety legislation, and other statutory obligations relating to health premises and facilities management. Working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015) Microsoft Project qualification or experience and working knowledge for the formal planning of projects Degree level in construction Awareness and knowledge of department of health general design guidance within healthcare settings. Leadership/Management qualification or proven experience of team management of employed and contracted staff Working knowledge of building information modelling and 3D modelling software's Background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering / Design Membership of CIOB or RICS Knowledge and Experience Experience of financial management and the preparation of financial projections, financial estimates for new construction projects Experience of design development with client organisations Experience of specifying construction projects and the associated procurement process including in-depth knowledge and understanding of associated disciplines such as M&E. Ability to undertake measured surveys which includes experience in the use of technical equipment Technical experience in the detailed construction of projects within the health care sector Experience in carrying out ligature and DDA audits Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities The ability to work in a team environment as well as being self-disciplined and motivated to work alone. Capable of leading a team on delegated projects. Project management and planning skills. Well-developed communication, IT and project management skills. Ability to effectively commute between various sites. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Are you an organised and proactive professional with experience in estates projects? Join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality capital and revenue schemes that support the Trust's strategic vision. We are seeking an Estates Projects Officer to manage and deliver assigned capital projects and revenue schemes from inception to completion. This role involves overseeing design and procurement processes, managing contractors and consultants, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of the Estates Strategy. About You: Strong project management experience in estates or construction. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Proficiency in CAD, BIM, and Microsoft Project. Ability to analyse complex technical information and problem-solve effectively. Knowledge of statutory regulations and compliance requirements. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and ensure safe, high-quality environments for our patients, staff and visitors. Apply now and be part of a team shaping the future! Main duties of the job Key responsibilities include: Management of delegated capital and revenue projects from inception through to completion. Prepare design briefs, technical drawings, room data sheets, and specifications. Oversee tender processes, procurement assessments, and financial monitoring. Manage contractors, consultants, and liaise with regulatory bodies. Conduct audits relating to DDA, CQC, and ligature compliance. Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, health and safety, and trust policies. Assist with property acquisitions, disposals, leases, and licences. Manage Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems. Lead on product development, project standardisation, and major property remediation insurance claims. Act as Deputy Responsible Person for capital projects in relation to water safety and asbestos. Undertake site inspections, surveys, and audits, ensuring project quality and safety. About us We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care. We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started. We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised. We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and well-being support. From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK. Find out more and search live jobs. Job responsibilities For further information with regard to this vacancy please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Qualifications, Education and Training Project Management of delegated capital projects which includes a working knowledge of contract law and administration (specifically JCT Minor Works and NEC3 Short Form) Applied knowledge of Building Regulations and the associates Approved Documents together with Health Technical Memorandum and Health Building Notes for the development of new works Working knowledge of financial governance i.e. Financial Standing Instructions and Schemes of Delegation Working knowledge of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Working knowledge of health and safety legislation, and other statutory obligations relating to health premises and facilities management. Working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015) Microsoft Project qualification or experience and working knowledge for the formal planning of projects Degree level in construction Awareness and knowledge of department of health general design guidance within healthcare settings. Leadership/Management qualification or proven experience of team management of employed and contracted staff Working knowledge of building information modelling and 3D modelling software's Background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering / Design Membership of CIOB or RICS Knowledge and Experience Experience of financial management and the preparation of financial projections, financial estimates for new construction projects Experience of design development with client organisations Experience of specifying construction projects and the associated procurement process including in-depth knowledge and understanding of associated disciplines such as M&E. Ability to undertake measured surveys which includes experience in the use of technical equipment Technical experience in the detailed construction of projects within the health care sector Experience in carrying out ligature and DDA audits Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities The ability to work in a team environment as well as being self-disciplined and motivated to work alone. Capable of leading a team on delegated projects. Project management and planning skills. Well-developed communication, IT and project management skills. Ability to effectively commute between various sites. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a dedicated Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our Estates team as a subject matter expert. In this vital role, you will be accountable for the maintenance of mechanical services across the Trust, ensuring they are well-maintained and fully compliant with industry standards. You will serve as a bridge between the Maintenance and Projects teams, providing expert advice, conducting audits, and developing technical specifications for new projects. Additionally, you will be expected to hold Authorised Person (AP) duties for two to three specific disciplines, such as Medical Gas (HTM02), Ventilation and Heating (HTM03), or Pressure Systems (SHTM08-08) Main duties of the job Contract & Procurement Management: Lead the technical specification writing for mechanical services in line with HTMs and SFG20. You will manage contractor performance, oversee budgets, and ensure all renewals are handled in a timely manner. Compliance & Safety: Assist the compliance team in maintaining a competent contractor database and reviewing Health and Safety Handbooks. You will ensure all contractors adhere to the Trust's Safe Working policy and Permit to Work (PTW) systems. Engineering Oversight: Provide expert guidance to the Capital Projects team, Asset Manager, and Energy Manager. You will be responsible for receiving and acting upon Central Alert System (CAS) alerts. Leadership: Foster a collaborative, "can-do" culture within the department. You will be responsible for staff development, including conducting yearly appraisals and personal development plans. About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Job responsibilities We are looking for a "real team player" with emotional intelligence and the ability to manage conflicting priorities. Education: A Degree in Engineering (or other estates-related subject). Experience: Significant post-qualification experience as a senior manager within an Estates department. Professional Status: Incorporated Engineer registered with the Engineering Council and membership in CIBSE, IMechE, or IHEEM. Skills: Expert knowledge of contract management, procurement rules, and advanced Excel skills. Certifications: IOSH H&S Certificate. Please see attached JD for further information Person Specification Knowledge Able to demonstrate expert knowledge of all aspects of contract management and procurement, including knowledge of various contracts that would be applicable to this role. Able to demonstrate expert knowledge of procurement rules and regulations, including any public sector procurement rules. Skills Proven leadership and staff management skills (visible leader). Ability to manage and review complex data and present to a varied audience. Qualifications Degree in Engineering, or other estates related subject, and substantial experience as a senior manager within an Estates and Facilities department. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a dedicated Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our Estates team as a subject matter expert. In this vital role, you will be accountable for the maintenance of mechanical services across the Trust, ensuring they are well-maintained and fully compliant with industry standards. You will serve as a bridge between the Maintenance and Projects teams, providing expert advice, conducting audits, and developing technical specifications for new projects. Additionally, you will be expected to hold Authorised Person (AP) duties for two to three specific disciplines, such as Medical Gas (HTM02), Ventilation and Heating (HTM03), or Pressure Systems (SHTM08-08) Main duties of the job Contract & Procurement Management: Lead the technical specification writing for mechanical services in line with HTMs and SFG20. You will manage contractor performance, oversee budgets, and ensure all renewals are handled in a timely manner. Compliance & Safety: Assist the compliance team in maintaining a competent contractor database and reviewing Health and Safety Handbooks. You will ensure all contractors adhere to the Trust's Safe Working policy and Permit to Work (PTW) systems. Engineering Oversight: Provide expert guidance to the Capital Projects team, Asset Manager, and Energy Manager. You will be responsible for receiving and acting upon Central Alert System (CAS) alerts. Leadership: Foster a collaborative, "can-do" culture within the department. You will be responsible for staff development, including conducting yearly appraisals and personal development plans. About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Job responsibilities We are looking for a "real team player" with emotional intelligence and the ability to manage conflicting priorities. Education: A Degree in Engineering (or other estates-related subject). Experience: Significant post-qualification experience as a senior manager within an Estates department. Professional Status: Incorporated Engineer registered with the Engineering Council and membership in CIBSE, IMechE, or IHEEM. Skills: Expert knowledge of contract management, procurement rules, and advanced Excel skills. Certifications: IOSH H&S Certificate. Please see attached JD for further information Person Specification Knowledge Able to demonstrate expert knowledge of all aspects of contract management and procurement, including knowledge of various contracts that would be applicable to this role. Able to demonstrate expert knowledge of procurement rules and regulations, including any public sector procurement rules. Skills Proven leadership and staff management skills (visible leader). Ability to manage and review complex data and present to a varied audience. Qualifications Degree in Engineering, or other estates related subject, and substantial experience as a senior manager within an Estates and Facilities department. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
We are currently supporting a large healthcare organisation in the appointment of an interim senior Estates professional who will have operational responsibility for the management of the Trust's Hard FM infrastructure and the wider Estates operational function. You will have previous experience within the healthcare environment leading and managing engineering and maintenance teams, ensuring the provision of high quality and compliant services to the organisation. You will ensure that the healthcare environment, including all buildings, engineering systems, energy infrastructure and grounds are safe, compliant with all relevant legislation and healthcare guidance, well maintained within the agreed budget, fit for purpose, available for their intended use, and provide the best possible patient and community experience in a proactive manner. Key Responsibilities: Lead the safe and effective upkeep of all Trust buildings and engineering services across all sites. Ensure sure maintenance work is carried out to high standards, including planned checks and urgent repairs. Management of staff and resources, ensuring teams are trained, supported and working safely. Responsible for meeting important safety and compliance rules so that patients, staff and visitors are kept safe. Oversee budgets, contracts and performance to make sure money is used wisely and services run well. Person Specification: Have an engineering/building services related discipline acquired through degree or equivalent senior leadership post experience for an extended time plus specialist technical knowledge gained through post-graduate courses and/or experience. Experience of leading reactive and planned preventative maintenance systems and the development and delivery of critical improvements / projects. Background leading significant workforce in disciplines ranging from electrical, mechanical engineering and trades staff within a healthcare setting. If you are interested in this position please apply via this advert and one of the team will contact you directly.
Feb 14, 2026
Contractor
We are currently supporting a large healthcare organisation in the appointment of an interim senior Estates professional who will have operational responsibility for the management of the Trust's Hard FM infrastructure and the wider Estates operational function. You will have previous experience within the healthcare environment leading and managing engineering and maintenance teams, ensuring the provision of high quality and compliant services to the organisation. You will ensure that the healthcare environment, including all buildings, engineering systems, energy infrastructure and grounds are safe, compliant with all relevant legislation and healthcare guidance, well maintained within the agreed budget, fit for purpose, available for their intended use, and provide the best possible patient and community experience in a proactive manner. Key Responsibilities: Lead the safe and effective upkeep of all Trust buildings and engineering services across all sites. Ensure sure maintenance work is carried out to high standards, including planned checks and urgent repairs. Management of staff and resources, ensuring teams are trained, supported and working safely. Responsible for meeting important safety and compliance rules so that patients, staff and visitors are kept safe. Oversee budgets, contracts and performance to make sure money is used wisely and services run well. Person Specification: Have an engineering/building services related discipline acquired through degree or equivalent senior leadership post experience for an extended time plus specialist technical knowledge gained through post-graduate courses and/or experience. Experience of leading reactive and planned preventative maintenance systems and the development and delivery of critical improvements / projects. Background leading significant workforce in disciplines ranging from electrical, mechanical engineering and trades staff within a healthcare setting. If you are interested in this position please apply via this advert and one of the team will contact you directly.
Overview Senior Technical Manager - Edinburgh - £60,000 plus car / allowance CBW are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Manager to join an estates team on a permanent basis. This is a senior leadership role within a complex, 24/7 acute healthcare environment, offering a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package. The Role Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the Senior Technical Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team of technical managers, supervisors, and operatives responsible for the delivery of hard FM and engineering services across the Estate. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of mechanical, electrical, and building fabric services. This role operates within a high-acuity clinical environment, where engineering decisions directly impact patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuity of clinical services. You will hold full accountability for statutory compliance across all engineering systems. You will also provide leadership and technical direction across other regional sites as required and deputise for the Head of Technical Services when necessary. Responsibilities Lead and manage Technical Managers (Electrical, Mechanical, and Fabric), supervisors, and site-based teams. Ensure safe systems of work are implemented and maintained at all times, in line with company, client, and statutory Health & Safety requirements. Own and maintain statutory compliance across all engineering systems, ensuring full audit trails, risk assessments, validation records, and competent person activities are in place. Provide technical assurance and governance in accordance with SHTM frameworks and relevant legislation. Act as the primary technical interface with the client, allowing Technical Managers to focus on business-as-usual service delivery. Ensure delivery of contractual, financial, and performance targets, including annual budgets and monthly KPIs. Lead technical safety working groups and promote a strong safety culture across all teams and subcontractors. Drive continuous improvement, digitalisation, and modern working practices aligned with industry best practice. Ensure teams are fully competent, with effective succession planning and development pathways in place. Manage resources effectively to meet service delivery requirements and client expectations. Actively identify opportunities for service improvement and business growth. Manage performance, appraisals, disciplinary matters, and grievances as required. Participate in the on-call rota following appropriate training and experience. Attend union meetings, Health & Safety forums, employee forums, and regular client engagement meetings. Deputise for the Head of Technical Services when required. What We're Looking For HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or building services discipline. Strong technical expertise in Electrical and/or Mechanical engineering within complex or critical environments. Proven experience managing technical services delivery in healthcare, critical infrastructure, or similarly regulated environments. In-depth knowledge of SHTMs. Experience operating within PFI / PPP contracts. Experience as an Authorised Person. Strong understanding of alternative maintenance regimes and planned preventative maintenance systems. Experience undertaking technical audits, monitoring, reporting, and compliance reviews. Proven subcontractor management experience. IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent). Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. What's on Offer Competitive salary Company vehicle or car allowance Performance-related bonus 25 days annual leave plus public holidays Life assurance (2x annual salary) Employee discount schemes Gym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Holiday purchase scheme
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
Overview Senior Technical Manager - Edinburgh - £60,000 plus car / allowance CBW are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Manager to join an estates team on a permanent basis. This is a senior leadership role within a complex, 24/7 acute healthcare environment, offering a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package. The Role Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the Senior Technical Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team of technical managers, supervisors, and operatives responsible for the delivery of hard FM and engineering services across the Estate. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of mechanical, electrical, and building fabric services. This role operates within a high-acuity clinical environment, where engineering decisions directly impact patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuity of clinical services. You will hold full accountability for statutory compliance across all engineering systems. You will also provide leadership and technical direction across other regional sites as required and deputise for the Head of Technical Services when necessary. Responsibilities Lead and manage Technical Managers (Electrical, Mechanical, and Fabric), supervisors, and site-based teams. Ensure safe systems of work are implemented and maintained at all times, in line with company, client, and statutory Health & Safety requirements. Own and maintain statutory compliance across all engineering systems, ensuring full audit trails, risk assessments, validation records, and competent person activities are in place. Provide technical assurance and governance in accordance with SHTM frameworks and relevant legislation. Act as the primary technical interface with the client, allowing Technical Managers to focus on business-as-usual service delivery. Ensure delivery of contractual, financial, and performance targets, including annual budgets and monthly KPIs. Lead technical safety working groups and promote a strong safety culture across all teams and subcontractors. Drive continuous improvement, digitalisation, and modern working practices aligned with industry best practice. Ensure teams are fully competent, with effective succession planning and development pathways in place. Manage resources effectively to meet service delivery requirements and client expectations. Actively identify opportunities for service improvement and business growth. Manage performance, appraisals, disciplinary matters, and grievances as required. Participate in the on-call rota following appropriate training and experience. Attend union meetings, Health & Safety forums, employee forums, and regular client engagement meetings. Deputise for the Head of Technical Services when required. What We're Looking For HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or building services discipline. Strong technical expertise in Electrical and/or Mechanical engineering within complex or critical environments. Proven experience managing technical services delivery in healthcare, critical infrastructure, or similarly regulated environments. In-depth knowledge of SHTMs. Experience operating within PFI / PPP contracts. Experience as an Authorised Person. Strong understanding of alternative maintenance regimes and planned preventative maintenance systems. Experience undertaking technical audits, monitoring, reporting, and compliance reviews. Proven subcontractor management experience. IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent). Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. What's on Offer Competitive salary Company vehicle or car allowance Performance-related bonus 25 days annual leave plus public holidays Life assurance (2x annual salary) Employee discount schemes Gym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Holiday purchase scheme
About the job Head of Maintenance Operations - Estates Maintenance Operations Interim / Temporary - 6 Months - £65,000 + Holiday Pay + Benefits Reporting to the Director of Maintenance Job Purpose We are seeking an interim/temporary Head of Maintenance Operations to oversee the day-to-day delivery of maintenance services for a large multi building and facility university establishment in Coventry. The role will report directly to the Director of Maintenance and manage a team including Department Managers to ensure the safe, compliant, efficient operation and maintenance of all university buildings, building systems and infrastructure, and relevant external public realm. Responsibility will also ensure the efficient and effective delivery of reactive, planned and statutory maintenance functions, including providing an emergency reactive service for all building disciplines across all university operated properties. To ensure that buildings are statutory compliant, well maintained, and operational including long-term capital planning and delivery. To coordinate small scale improvement works through in-house labour and contractors. To ensure that the campus infrastructure including roads, power, and water are safe, fit for purpose, and resilient. Technical and People Duties Review, design and implement new systems and new working practices (using benchmarking data and competitor analysis) to ensure a safe, cost effective, customer focused, operationally effective, service delivery organisation which is fit for purpose for an ever-developing, technical and expanding campus. Take ownership for all engineering operations, spanning mechanical, electrical and critical systems. steering the estates engineering strategy, lead the optimisation of building services and infrastructure, and champion the adoption of smart, efficient and sustainable solutions. To direct the delivery of all engineering operations Hard FM (Facilities Management) services to the University operated buildings. Leadership of a large in-house labour force, including recruitment, training & development, and discipline. Management of maintenance requirements across the University; determining annual operational plans, and securing budgets for service. This will involve what functions should be delivered in-house and which should be delivered through specialist contractors or other providers. Implement and monitor the delivery of the service through Key performance indicators (KPI s). Focused on productivity, customer service, carbon reduction, resource consumption, continual improvement. Responsible for the management of the delivery of the prescribed statutory and routine, planned maintenance and function as the responsible person (RP) or approved person (AP) for certain statutory responsibilities, as agreed and detailed in the RATSIA (RACI). Development of maintenance policies and systems to deliver a quality, efficient, effective service whilst ensuring value for money, and safety compliance of the works undertaken, by in-house and external specialist consultants/contractors. Direct the use of external contracts where required for the maintenance and operational requirements. Compilation of financial business cases in support of additional resources for Campus expansion / contraction as required. Co-operating in the compilation of forward maintenance plans for future years and advising on the condition of the Campus. Leading the forward maintenance plans for future years and advising on the condition of the Campus. Management of the emergency response process for the department to ensure adequate cover and responsive service provision to meet service levels required. Accountability for annual budgets for planned and reactive maintenance, providing monthly reporting and management information for future budgets and 5-year plans. Develop and implement a sustainable, environmentally aware, low carbon and energy efficient approach to minor works and repairs. People Management To lead the team to ensure clear objectives and focus. Develop a culture of continuous improvement where ownership and efficient resolution of issues are expected. Promote excellent customer service, team working and empower the team to use initiative to exceed customer expectations Ensure business cases justify decisions about method of delivery (out-sourced/in-sourced) to provide the best quality of service and/or access to specialist skills/knowledge within budget to ensure compliance. To have overall responsibility for compliance of building systems and buildings, H&S safety for contractors and directly employed staff. To ensure that there are clear roles and responsibilities within the team for compliances, and to ensure that they have adequate training and resource. Person Specification A degree qualification in Building Services, Engineering or equivalent experience National Examination Board Health and Safety Certificate (NEBOSH) or equivalent Chartered & Member of a related professional body such as Chartered Institute of Building Services (CIBSE), CIOB or equivalent. Broad spectrum of knowledge in Building Service Management, covering: building fabric, electrical and mechanical. Significant relevant experience at a senior level within a large complex (equivalent) organisation. Significant experience and background of managing and maintaining large local infrastructure and plant Detailed H&S knowledge and background and evidence of improving the H&S culture in an organisation Ability to design and implement significant change and reorganisation programmes in a unionised environment Ability to plan, strategically manage, organise complex services operations that are performance and date critical Ability to work as part of a senior team with conflicting priorities Desirable A post graduate qualification in a building, engineering, or management related subject Management of Asbestos in Buildings qualification BOHS P405/3 NEBOSH General Certificate, Certificate in Fire Safety, Certificate in Construction Experience developing, placing and working with various forms of JCT/NEC3 contracts Working knowledge of the delivery of projects in a Higher Education environment Able to use AutoCAD understanding or REVIT, BIM Lean process practitioner This role is for an immediate start and will offer an excellent opportunity to work for a large leading one-site university. WEG Tech is part of the Warwick Employment Group and is acting as an internal recruitment agency for this vacancy.
Feb 04, 2026
Seasonal
About the job Head of Maintenance Operations - Estates Maintenance Operations Interim / Temporary - 6 Months - £65,000 + Holiday Pay + Benefits Reporting to the Director of Maintenance Job Purpose We are seeking an interim/temporary Head of Maintenance Operations to oversee the day-to-day delivery of maintenance services for a large multi building and facility university establishment in Coventry. The role will report directly to the Director of Maintenance and manage a team including Department Managers to ensure the safe, compliant, efficient operation and maintenance of all university buildings, building systems and infrastructure, and relevant external public realm. Responsibility will also ensure the efficient and effective delivery of reactive, planned and statutory maintenance functions, including providing an emergency reactive service for all building disciplines across all university operated properties. To ensure that buildings are statutory compliant, well maintained, and operational including long-term capital planning and delivery. To coordinate small scale improvement works through in-house labour and contractors. To ensure that the campus infrastructure including roads, power, and water are safe, fit for purpose, and resilient. Technical and People Duties Review, design and implement new systems and new working practices (using benchmarking data and competitor analysis) to ensure a safe, cost effective, customer focused, operationally effective, service delivery organisation which is fit for purpose for an ever-developing, technical and expanding campus. Take ownership for all engineering operations, spanning mechanical, electrical and critical systems. steering the estates engineering strategy, lead the optimisation of building services and infrastructure, and champion the adoption of smart, efficient and sustainable solutions. To direct the delivery of all engineering operations Hard FM (Facilities Management) services to the University operated buildings. Leadership of a large in-house labour force, including recruitment, training & development, and discipline. Management of maintenance requirements across the University; determining annual operational plans, and securing budgets for service. This will involve what functions should be delivered in-house and which should be delivered through specialist contractors or other providers. Implement and monitor the delivery of the service through Key performance indicators (KPI s). Focused on productivity, customer service, carbon reduction, resource consumption, continual improvement. Responsible for the management of the delivery of the prescribed statutory and routine, planned maintenance and function as the responsible person (RP) or approved person (AP) for certain statutory responsibilities, as agreed and detailed in the RATSIA (RACI). Development of maintenance policies and systems to deliver a quality, efficient, effective service whilst ensuring value for money, and safety compliance of the works undertaken, by in-house and external specialist consultants/contractors. Direct the use of external contracts where required for the maintenance and operational requirements. Compilation of financial business cases in support of additional resources for Campus expansion / contraction as required. Co-operating in the compilation of forward maintenance plans for future years and advising on the condition of the Campus. Leading the forward maintenance plans for future years and advising on the condition of the Campus. Management of the emergency response process for the department to ensure adequate cover and responsive service provision to meet service levels required. Accountability for annual budgets for planned and reactive maintenance, providing monthly reporting and management information for future budgets and 5-year plans. Develop and implement a sustainable, environmentally aware, low carbon and energy efficient approach to minor works and repairs. People Management To lead the team to ensure clear objectives and focus. Develop a culture of continuous improvement where ownership and efficient resolution of issues are expected. Promote excellent customer service, team working and empower the team to use initiative to exceed customer expectations Ensure business cases justify decisions about method of delivery (out-sourced/in-sourced) to provide the best quality of service and/or access to specialist skills/knowledge within budget to ensure compliance. To have overall responsibility for compliance of building systems and buildings, H&S safety for contractors and directly employed staff. To ensure that there are clear roles and responsibilities within the team for compliances, and to ensure that they have adequate training and resource. Person Specification A degree qualification in Building Services, Engineering or equivalent experience National Examination Board Health and Safety Certificate (NEBOSH) or equivalent Chartered & Member of a related professional body such as Chartered Institute of Building Services (CIBSE), CIOB or equivalent. Broad spectrum of knowledge in Building Service Management, covering: building fabric, electrical and mechanical. Significant relevant experience at a senior level within a large complex (equivalent) organisation. Significant experience and background of managing and maintaining large local infrastructure and plant Detailed H&S knowledge and background and evidence of improving the H&S culture in an organisation Ability to design and implement significant change and reorganisation programmes in a unionised environment Ability to plan, strategically manage, organise complex services operations that are performance and date critical Ability to work as part of a senior team with conflicting priorities Desirable A post graduate qualification in a building, engineering, or management related subject Management of Asbestos in Buildings qualification BOHS P405/3 NEBOSH General Certificate, Certificate in Fire Safety, Certificate in Construction Experience developing, placing and working with various forms of JCT/NEC3 contracts Working knowledge of the delivery of projects in a Higher Education environment Able to use AutoCAD understanding or REVIT, BIM Lean process practitioner This role is for an immediate start and will offer an excellent opportunity to work for a large leading one-site university. WEG Tech is part of the Warwick Employment Group and is acting as an internal recruitment agency for this vacancy.
