Estates and Facilities Manager

We are currently working with a large healthcare organisation in the appointment of an experienced Estates professional. Working closely with Directors across Finance and Operations to oversee Estates and Facilities services provision across multiple locations.

You will proactively manage the Estates portfolio, playing a fundamental role within the development of the Estates Strategy for both immediate and future requirements. Implementing a safe and effective way of delivery for day to day operations and reactive/proactive work required.

Develop strong relationships with local clinical teams and effective relationships the Senior Leadership Team. The role will require some knowledge of the health sector environment and understanding of CDM Regulations for the purpose of involvement in refurbishments.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage reactive work and proactive programme work, draft and evaluate tenders and contracts for refurbishment, and project work in line with leases agreements;

* Ensure leased property requirements are met including budgetary control, including responsibility for estates and facilities costs, budget preparation and monitoring the authorisation of estates-related costs

* Continued development, maintenance and implementation of the Estates Management/Strategy Plan for organisation;

* Represent the organisations at meetings as required, including those with property agents, contractors, suppliers and service providers;

* Draft and evaluate tender documents, identify and engage appropriately skilled and qualified contractors for planned work;

* Produce Estates and Facilities related information for Executive Team;

Ideal Candidate:

* Degree level or equivalent vocational/professional qualification/experience in Building Services, Engineering or Facilities Management;

* Thorough understanding of the complexities of delivering healthcare/public sector Estates and Facilities services, including current and future needs;

* Fully conversant with relevant legal and other requirements and their effective application;

* Knowledge of relevant technical guidance for soft and hard services in a healthcare environment;

* Understanding of the legal and financial aspects of major property projects and lease arrangements;

* Demonstrable ability to influence and build internal and external partnerships;

* Awareness of social, political, financial, economic and wider business issues affecting

* all organisations, particularly the NHS;

* Must hold a driving licence and have flexibility with travelling from site to site as required.

If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via this advert with your most recent CV.

The closing date for applications to this role will be Sunday 4th January 2026, you will be contacted near to this date re next steps within the process