Estates Manager

Estates Manager

The closing date is 24 March 2026

The Estates Manager will manage directly employed maintenance, grounds staff and contractors, with the support of the Estates Officers, to ensure the continuity of technical services at all times for Sheffield Heath and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust and contracted organisations. The post holder will also be assisted by the Estates Officers in undertaking performance reviews for all the maintenance and grounds staff.

The Estates Manager specifically manages maintenance requests and records, implements safety compliance measures, small scheme improvements (SSI), conducts site inspections/audits, and maintains asset lifecycle registers. The role also covers the management of documentation to demonstrate compliance with statutory legislation, assists in performance monitoring, and manages budget allocations, ensuring procurement compliance, and monitoring financial performance to achieve best value for money.

The post holder will be required to participate in the Estate Services 24‑hour on‑call system.

• Plan, manage and monitor the administration and execution of maintenance to ensure all Trust sites are compliant and meet the Trusts and Service Users standards and expectations.
• Responsible for the direct labour workforce and contractors.
• Ensure that all maintenance records are appropriately completed, filed and recorded and can be suitably interpreted to ensure compliance and aid reporting of performance.
• Undertake site visits to inspect maintenance or building works, carry out surveys and quality control audits.
• Assist in the management of Small Scheme Improvements (SSI) and backlog Maintenance.
• Assist in the monitoring of contractor performance, in relation to the Trusts' contracts.
• Proactively liaise with and advise all stakeholders on the status of planned, reactive and corrective maintenance.

At SHSC, we prioritise the well‑being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy.

For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.