Job summary
Were
looking for someone with specialist knowledge in the management of building
services to include "building and engineering" elements who can
provide the real drive to make a difference.
You
will provide specialist, professional expertise, manage contracts, deliver
operational services and be the lead for Chapel Allerton, Seacroft and the
Peripheral sites reporting to the Associate Director of Estates. You will make
a real difference supporting and developing
maintenance strategies, providing management for highly specialised
systems such as High and low voltage, etc. You will be vital in supporting our
teams as part of one of the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in the
UK, being at the forefront of a dynamic team striving for excellence.
As
the Estates Peripherals lead you will provide senior management to staff, share
expert specialist information, be analytical in developing solutions, negotiate
with external agencies and demonstrate sound financial management. The
successful candidate will use a variety of planning tools, record and establish
asset management and plant histories via the Trusts works management system
and interpretlegal
and Technical Guidance.
The
job includes:
Salary
pro rata Band 8B £64,455 to £74,896
Annual
leave 27 days per annum + statutory bank holidays rising to 33 days with
service.
In-house
Training schemes
An
excellent contributory pension scheme.
On-site
childcare provision
Salary
sacrifice schemes (cycle to work)
Main duties of the job
This
role provides the following services to the Trust: -
To be responsible for the
management of the larger Estate.
To include the maintenance and
repair of all building fabric, utilities and engineering services, within the
Trust, using the best possible business and working practices.
To manage contracts, both internal
and external, in addition to all levels of directly employed staff, to ensure
the delivery of operational services.
To be responsible for managing and
complying with all statutory instruments and guidance ensuring best practice
related to building fabric and engineering services.
Provide expert specialist and
professional building and engineering expertise and advice to senior
management of the Trust and external agencies.
Manage the duties of Authorised
Persons throughout the Trust and carry out the duties and responsibilities of
an Authorised Person for specific installations.
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
21/08/2025
Planned Interview
Date
28/08/2025
For a more detailed overview of the job
description and personal specification please see the attached job
specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Expected Shortlisting
Date
21/08/2025
Planned Interview
Date
28/08/2025
For a more detailed overview of the job
description and personal specification please see the attached job
specification.
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. Good communication skills
- Ability to manage and prioritise own workload including duties of an Authorised Person for Medical Gas Pipeline Systems, High and Low Voltage Electrical Distribution Systems, and other statutory Permi
- Adaptable to change Ability to manage the change process 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
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]
- Engineering Council Registered Professional Engineer
- Qualified Authorised Person for Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and High Voltage Electrical Distribution
Desirable
- Qualified Authorised Person for Low Voltage Electrical Distribution Systems and other statutory Permit to Work Systems e.g High Voltage, MGPS etc.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in Healthcare Estates Management
- Membership of a Professional Institution e.g.: IEE, IET, I.MechE, CIBSE, IHEEM,
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.
- Experience of: Health Technical Memorandums Hospital Building Notes
- To be responsible for working with colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users.
- 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 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 f
- To complete all relevant daily documentation in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local codes of practice and quality control procedures.
- To have an understanding and be aware of the impact and risks of maintenance delivery in an acute hospital environment.
- Knowledge of: CDM Regulations, HTM's. Fire Alarms, DHW & CW Systems Steam Plant & Systems, Ventilation Systems, Building Regulations etc.
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. Good communication skills
- Ability to manage and prioritise own workload including duties of an Authorised Person for Medical Gas Pipeline Systems, High and Low Voltage Electrical Distribution Systems, and other statutory Permi
- Adaptable to change Ability to manage the change process 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
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]
- Engineering Council Registered Professional Engineer
- Qualified Authorised Person for Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and High Voltage Electrical Distribution
Desirable
- Qualified Authorised Person for Low Voltage Electrical Distribution Systems and other statutory Permit to Work Systems e.g High Voltage, MGPS etc.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in Healthcare Estates Management
- Membership of a Professional Institution e.g.: IEE, IET, I.MechE, CIBSE, IHEEM,
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.
- Experience of: Health Technical Memorandums Hospital Building Notes
- To be responsible for working with colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users.
- 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 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 f
- To complete all relevant daily documentation in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local codes of practice and quality control procedures.
- To have an understanding and be aware of the impact and risks of maintenance delivery in an acute hospital environment.
- Knowledge of: CDM Regulations, HTM's. Fire Alarms, DHW & CW Systems Steam Plant & Systems, Ventilation Systems, Building Regulations etc.
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.
