Overview
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Estates Manager to join our Operational Estates Team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This role leads the delivery of high‑quality estates maintenance and compliance services across a diverse healthcare estate, overseeing planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, asset management, CAFM system management, and the leadership of both the Estates Maintenance and Logistics teams.
Main duties of the job
- Lead the delivery of planned and reactive estates maintenance services across Trust sites.
- Manage engineering compliance, statutory inspections and maintenance records.
- Oversee the CAFM system, ensuring asset registers and planned preventative maintenance schedules remain accurate and up to date.
- Act as an Authorised Person for designated engineering systems in accordance with HTM requirements.
- Manage and support Estates Maintenance staff, Logistics PPE teams and Health Bus Drivers.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure services meet quality, safety and value‑for‑money standards.
- Lead one‑sided compliance audits, remedial actions and governance improvement plans.
- Support the planning and delivery of capital, backlog and minor works projects.
- Participate in the Estates on‑call rota and provide technical support during major incidents and emergencies.
- Provide specialist estates advice to senior managers, clinical teams and external partners.
About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated “outstanding” by the CQC, we are committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire and to offering an inclusive, compassionate environment where staff can flourish.
Benefits
- Flexible working options to support work‑life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service, plus the option to buy and sell
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Qualifications and experience
- Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical), Building Services, or equivalent experience, together with a recognised apprenticeship and an engineering‑related HNC/HND qualification.
- Significant experience within a hospital estates environment or equivalent engineering/industrial setting, including maintenance management and statutory compliance.
- Extensive knowledge of health and safety legislation, engineering systems, estates compliance, maintenance planning and risk management.
- Strong leadership, communication and project management skills, with the ability to lead teams, manage contractors and deliver high‑quality estates services.
- In‑depth knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and risk management, statutory compliance, modern building services techniques and standards, trade principles and practice, engineering knowledge (electrical and mechanical), maintenance planning and organisation, and NHS technical documents, British standards, regulations, legislation and codes of practice.
- Authorised Person or equivalent for engineering installations or systems.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and membership of a professional organisation or progression towards registered status.
- Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, willingness to undergo training and to drive between sites.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Employment details
Salary: £51,657 to £58,785 per annum (incl. HCAS)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 371‑CS374
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