Head of Estates

Head of Estates

Job description

Job summary

Are you that someone who wants to make a difference?

Are you passionate about Great Patient Care and Estates Management?

Are you a leader in Hard FM or Estates Management?

If so, this great opportunity could be for you.........

A new and exciting opportunity to join us at SaTH and lead our Estates team to be a key player of a great team and be part of an exciting journey for our Hospitals.

The Trust has just started to embark on a major capital investment programme of up to £312m to upgrade its estate, and create state of the art medical facilities, developed in conjunction with our Clinicians.







The role will be pivotal in developing the Estates Department for the future from within a Trust that has a culture of supportive friendly teams that are passionate about patient care.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is situated on one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns with excellent schools, and can offer a fantastic lifestyle for the successful applicant.

Applicants should possess professional knowledge acquired through a degree, or equivalent plus specialist knowledge gained through post-graduate courses, and has experience to Masters equivalent level in a building services / engineering related discipline.

This will be supplemented preferably by having worked previously in the NHS or a similar complex organisation, with evidence of management development and formal Health and Safety training / qualification.

Main duties of the job

You will lead and develop the Estates maintenance teams across all the portfolio of SaTH sites so to ensure they are "fit for the future".







The successful candidate will work closely with the new Director of Estates and have operational responsibility for the management of the Trust's 'Hard FM' infrastructure and the wider Estates operational function, so as to provide a high quality, compliant, proactive and operational maintenance and repair services for the Trust.

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 experience in a proactive manner.

As a strong people leader and someone who continually seeks improvement,





you will be passionate about the provision of high-quality facilities for our patients and staff and be committed to our values with the ability to inspire, motivate and empower those around you, with a positive can-do attitude.

Able to demonstrate flexibility and initiative when dealing with a wide range of engineering / building services, you will also provide team leadership and co-ordination to achieve a high standard of productivity and workmanship, delivering the operational estates services in the most cost-effective manner.

About us

The Trust's aim is always to put patients at the heart of everything we do and is guided by the principles and Trust values developed by our staff.

In line with this vision,





the Estates Directorate are seeking a highly committed and experienced professional engineering lead to join our team, who will play a key role in helping to shape and develop the Trust's estates asset management programme and maintenance and repair service, and include you having managerial, professional and technical responsibility for the operational estates services, which are delivered across all of the Trust portfolio.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential







- Professional knowledge in an engineering / building services related discipline acquired through degree or equivalent plus specialist technical knowledge gained through post-graduate courses and experience to masters equivalent level.
- Membership of an appropriate professional body (IMechE, CIBSE, IET, IHEEM etc)
- Evidence of previous Health and Safety Training, such as by satisfactory completion of the BOHS P405 'Management of asbestos in buildings' or IOSH Managing Safely.
- Specialist training, such as that required to hold the position of 'Authorised / Responsible' persons under the Department of Health's Technical Memorandum (HTM)
- Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health Safety or in Construction Safety or equivalent
- Recognised Project management qualification
- Relevant management qualification to Diploma level or equivalent in Management Studies

Experience

Essential







- Working in a similar role within an Estates team. Demonstrable experience of having managed senior teams, operational budgets, and multiple construction or refurbishment projects.
- Demonstrable experience in leading teams and budgets in an Engineering / Operation Arena
- Leading reactive and planned preventative maintenance systems and the development and delivery of minor capital projects.
- Managing a significant workforce in disciplines ranging from electrical, mechanical engineering and trades staff.
- Providing expert advice at senior level on engineering and construction matters, in accordance with national and local policies and standards.
- Successful negotiation and contract management






- Experience of completing business cases for Capital investment.
- Experience of planning and delivery of complex maintenance programmes.

Desirable

- Strong track record of managing schemes to time and budget.
- Experience within an NHS healthcare environment
- Experience of developing joint and collaborative working with local health and commercial partners.
- Experience with collaborative working with Staff Side Colleagues and Unions
- Use of Computer Aided Maintenance Management systems as an aid to performance improvement.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

- Significant knowledge in all engineering related matters to a level of subject matter expert.
- Good knowledge of industry standard M&E; and building construction contracts,





along with the ability to effectively manage contractual relationships with Contractors and Consultants.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety legislations and requirements of working within a built environment - CDM regulations and IPAC requirements.
- Specialist technical knowledge including legislation relating to construction, development and property management of Healthcare Buildings.
- Formal engineering management training
- Sound financial acumen and highly developed commercial and contract negotiation skills.
- Complex problem solving, decision making and analytical skills.
- Good judgement and analytical skills and able to process facts, interpret and provide appropriate advice, often balancing conflicting demands.
- A proven ability to come up with flexible and creative solutions to difficult problems.
- Excellent collaborative working skills and able to work across Departments, with multiple stakeholders and within multidisciplinary teams.
- Able to prioritise, schedule and monitor to completion, multiple projects often running in parallel, understanding key priorities, meeting deadlines and maintaining a consistent high quality output, by allocating time effectively.
- Effective oral and written skills in the presentation and interpretation of complex reporting and information to directors, senior managers and clinicians, including the effective chairing of meetings.
- Ability to think strategically and develop practical plans to implement Estates strategies.
- Ability to identify, plan and undertake research and development initiatives to inform strategic objectives.
- Evidence of achievement in complex environment including effective management of change.
- Understanding risk management and implementing quality management systems.

Desirable

- Knowledge of current legislation and guidance for NHS properties, such as HBNs and HTMs
- Good working knowledge of Building Regulations
- Knowledge and understand of public sector construction frameworks and EU procurement regulations.
- Detailed understanding of requirements of HTMs and HBNs and all Professional Standards relating to Estates Operations.
- Good understanding of Public Procurement Regulations

Other

Essential

- Able to provide unsocial hours attendance, either in times of crisis or through participation on the management on-call rota.
- Role models our Trust values and behaviours every day.
- Full driving license with the ability to travel across all sites.

▶️ Head of Estates
🖊️ The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
📍 Shrewsbury