Job summary
Were
looking for someone with specialist knowledge in the management of building
services including the maintenance and repair of all building fabric and
utilities who wants to make a genuine difference to our Estate.
This
is a rewarding and trusted position where the successful candidate will provide
specialist and professional building expertise, manage contracts, deliver
operational services and lead for the Trust's Building Team. You will be
involved in future planning, be responsible for supporting and developing
Estates strategies and the upkeep of the building infrastructure ensuring
compliance with all relevant health & safety requirements.
Youll play a vital part in ensuring we keep
our hospitals in excellent shape, addressing issues and be a part of one of the
largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in the UK. You'll be at the forefront
of a motivated and dynamic team striving for excellence.
As
the Trust lead for the Building team you will provide senior line management,
share expert specialist information, be analytical in developing solutions,
negotiate with external agencies, provide sound financial management and ensure
safe systems of workin line with HTM/HBNs, Building Safety &
Fire Regulations etc.
The
job package includes: -Salary
pro rata Band 8B £64,455 to £74,896 to reflect 2025/2026 pay award
Annual
leave - 27 days + bank holidays
Training
Contributory
Pension scheme.
On-site
childcare provision
Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work)
Main duties of the job
In
this role you will:
Provide Senior Estate Management that require specialist input relating to
Building Regulations, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, Compliance,
Construction Design Management and Patient Environment etc.
Prioritise and manage all resources, both outside contractors and in-house
labour, in routine and emergency situations.
Develop strategic estates operational plans to ensure that the service is
dynamic to meet the clinical needs of the Trust
Be responsible for the upkeep of Building Fabrics, in compliance with all
relevant health & safety requirement and statutory regulations, in order to
prevent danger to patients, staff and others from risks.
Provide senior line management, including the resolution of disciplinary and
grievance matters and the appropriate recording of such information necessary
for the efficient operation of the Trust systems.
Deal with all Estate Emergencies and escalation of the Trust Estates Emergency
Plan whilst operating a On-Call system.
Provide expert, specialist information and advice to Consultant & Design
Staff regarding complex systems and services to enable the provision of
improvements to the Building Fabric across the Trust.
Be responsible for a range of Building Safety policies to comply with relevant
Health & Safety Regulations and Estates Health & Safety Policies, Risk
Assessments and guidance.
Financial management of budgets up to £1.5M.
See our full job description for more details.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest employers in Leeds, employing over
20,000 staff and providing care to 1.6 million patients every year. The Estates
and Facilities team keep the Trust's sites running and manage one of the
largest estate portfolios across the NHS. With over 2,300 staff, we provide a
range of Estates & Facilities management services and ensure our buildings
and environments are fit for purpose, clean and safe.
Whether
we're cleaning wards, maintaining buildings, monitoring environmental impact,
providing staff childcare, delivering hot meals to patients, or patrolling our
sites, we support the delivery of patient care. Guided by our Leeds Way Values,
we are committed to creating the best place to work and being the employer of
choice for estates and facilities in the region.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Expected Shortlisting
Date
19/08/2025
Planned Interview
Date
26/08/2025
For a more detailed overview of the job
description and personal specification please see attached job description
which provides more specific information regarding the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Expected Shortlisting
Date
19/08/2025
Planned Interview
Date
26/08/2025
For a more detailed overview of the job
description and personal specification please see attached job description
which provides more specific information regarding the role.
Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Flexible and approachable
- Able to work in multi-disciplinary teams and co-ordinate work with outside agencies
- Able to demonstrate the importance of good and effective communication within the Trust
- Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job
- Have good communication skills, both written and verbal
Desirable
- To be computer literate and understand the importance of accurate electronic record keeping
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 10 Years post qualification, relevant experience, in Estates Management at a higher level.
- Experience of: Working in an Acute Hospital Environment
- Design & Construction Techniques Maintenance Works Procedures.
- Health Technical Memorandums / Hospital Building Notes
- Good communication skills, able to manage change, adaptable to change
- Knowledge of the Health and Safety legislation appertaining to Estate Management
- Ensure that all tasks are carried out in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local policies and codes of practice including Health and Safety, COSHH and in particular by following agree
- The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development and undertake all mandatory training required for the role particularly attending ref
- The jobholder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their fa
- To complete all relevant daily documentation in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local codes of practice and quality control procedures.
Desirable
- Fire Code, Sanitary Systems and Building Regulations
- DDA Regulations and Planning Regulations CDM Regulations Confined Spaces Regulations
- CDM Regulations
- Confined Spaces Regulations
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To attend and fully participate in training provided by the Trust
- To participate in Continuing Professional Development programs as identified
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Degree [or equivalent qualification recognised by an appropriate registration authority
- Building registration or agreement to work towards a relevant registration
- Qualified Authorised Person for Confined Spaces
Desirable
- Understanding of the statutory Permit to Work Systems.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in Healthcare Estates Management
- Membership of a Professional Institution e.g.: CIBSE, IHEEM, CIOB, RICS, RIBA,
Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Flexible and approachable
- Able to work in multi-disciplinary teams and co-ordinate work with outside agencies
- Able to demonstrate the importance of good and effective communication within the Trust
- Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job
- Have good communication skills, both written and verbal
Desirable
- To be computer literate and understand the importance of accurate electronic record keeping
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 10 Years post qualification, relevant experience, in Estates Management at a higher level.
- Experience of: Working in an Acute Hospital Environment
- Design & Construction Techniques Maintenance Works Procedures.
- Health Technical Memorandums / Hospital Building Notes
- Good communication skills, able to manage change, adaptable to change
- Knowledge of the Health and Safety legislation appertaining to Estate Management
- Ensure that all tasks are carried out in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local policies and codes of practice including Health and Safety, COSHH and in particular by following agree
- The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development and undertake all mandatory training required for the role particularly attending ref
- The jobholder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their fa
- To complete all relevant daily documentation in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local codes of practice and quality control procedures.
Desirable
- Fire Code, Sanitary Systems and Building Regulations
- DDA Regulations and Planning Regulations CDM Regulations Confined Spaces Regulations
- CDM Regulations
- Confined Spaces Regulations
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To attend and fully participate in training provided by the Trust
- To participate in Continuing Professional Development programs as identified
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Degree [or equivalent qualification recognised by an appropriate registration authority
- Building registration or agreement to work towards a relevant registration
- Qualified Authorised Person for Confined Spaces
Desirable
- Understanding of the statutory Permit to Work Systems.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in Healthcare Estates Management
- Membership of a Professional Institution e.g.: CIBSE, IHEEM, CIOB, RICS, RIBA,
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
