Head of Estates | University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Job Milton Keynes area,England UK,Management

Head of Estates – Lead Our Estates Services at MKUH

Band 8C, £76,965 - £88,682

Hours:

37.5 per week, based at MK6 5LD
with occasional travel to Community Sites

Milton Keynes University Hospital is growing, and so is our Estates team. We are creating a new senior leadership role to strengthen our ability to deliver safe, efficient, and high‑quality estates services across a complex healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Director of Estates & Facilities, taking responsibility for the operational and strategic management of our Estates Services.
Maintain and engineer teams to ensure reliability and compliance across critical systems.
Manage fire safety and compliance, overseeing statutory obligations and risk mitigation.
Oversee minor works projects.

Your Role

Provide professional leadership to multi‑disciplinary teams, including Senior Engineers, Maintenance Managers, Fire Advisors, and Compliance Officers.
Oversee service delivery across electrical systems, ventilation, water hygiene, medical gases and other HTM‑compliant areas.
Advise on long‑term strategic development and capital investment programmes.
Manage budgets exceeding £1 million and lead on technical tenders, contracts and performance improvement.

Service Responsibilities

Advise the Director of Estates & Facilities as required and undertake duties as required of that post holder.

Manage delegated leads on fire, ventilation, water management and asbestos.

Day‑to‑day managerial/professional control over operational services outlined in Appendix 1.

Advise on the Trust’s estate and improvement of its physical environment.

Assist in the development of long‑term strategic plans and programmes of work.

Manage and implement Estates Service Level Agreements with other occupiers.

Financial Responsibilities

Accountable for Estates Services maintenance and services by directly employed and contract labour exceeding £1 000 000 within delegated limits.

Budget holder for several department budgets within delegated limits.

Ensure expenditure controlled across the budgets.

Approve purchase orders and sign off payment of invoices and expenses.

Produce technical tenders in line with Trust Standing Financial Instructions.

Personnel Responsibilities

Provide managerial support and leadership to Estates Services staff.

Maintain effective communication channels within the department.

Ensure training needs are prepared and maintain induction and training schedules including mandatory training and CPD.

Establish working relationships with Health & Safety Executive, environmental health officers, local and county councils, the Environment Agency, Fire Authority and other agencies.

Qualifications

Master’s level qualification in Building Services or equivalent experience.
Proven leadership in estates management within the NHS or similar high‑compliance sector.
Strong technical knowledge of engineering services and statutory compliance.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.

Benefits

Be part of a forward‑thinking Trust with significant investment in infrastructure and patient care.
Shape the future of our estate and contribute to strategic development.
Join a team that values collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Interview & Application

Interview date:
Week commencing 02/03/2026.

Apply today and help us deliver excellence in estates management. For pre‑application questions, contact Tony Marsh, Director of Estates & Facilities, via the Maintenance Helpdesk on

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