Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Estates Manager

The closing date is 10 February 2026

Job summary

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) which is a specialist mental health and community NHS Foundation Trust, is the place for you.

We are currently looking to recruit an Estates Manager on a permanent basis to join the team based at Guild Park.

The Estates Manager will be primarily responsible for the operational contract management and performance monitoring of the hard FM delivery across the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust's estate through its contracted maintenance providers (via SLA's with neighbouring Trusts and private contractors).The Estates Manager will ensure that the hard FM providers are delivering services in accordance with the relevant statutory/mandatory compliance, as well as HTM guidance etc. as outlined in their contracts.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide professional advice and input into estates related matters and ensure work carried out on behalf of the Trust by contracted parties meets the highest standards. This is a fast-paced role which requires someone able to contract manage effectively, as well as a hands-on approach to deliver the Trust's services.

The post holder will hold and maintain a technical services certification and authorised person role in-line with Health Technical Memorandum (HTM).

This role is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that is passionate about the services it provides.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CS2848-CC

Job locations

Guild Park

Preston

PR3 2JH

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Master's Degree (or equivalent experience to Masters level) / Chartered status in an appropriate property services discipline (or equivalent knowledge & experience).
Significant relevant Estates Management (engineering) experience
Significant knowledge of legislation relevant to role i.e. Building Regulations other statutory legislation, regulations, approved codes of practice (ACOPS) and NHS Guidelines including: Health Technical Memoranda and Health Building Notes.

Knowledge

Essential

Fully conversant with statutory requirements, NHS Estates Guidance, Codes of Practice, the requirements of regulatory bodies and all statutory legislation
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Strategic implications of Estates Operations to the Trust

Experience

Essential

Evidence of the ability to provide strategic direction to the Operation of the LSCFT Estate
Evidence of background and experience in contract management of hard FM contractors
Demonstrates an understanding of the Estates requirements of healthcare buildings

Skills

Essential

Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy in dealing with senior personnel, service users and the general public
Demonstrate flexibility to the design process and with other members of a design team
Punctual, reliable, flexible and self-motivated to approach to duties

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Master's Degree (or equivalent experience to Masters level) / Chartered status in an appropriate property services discipline (or equivalent knowledge & experience).
Significant relevant Estates Management (engineering) experience
Significant knowledge of legislation relevant to role i.e. Building Regulations other statutory legislation, regulations, approved codes of practice (ACOPS) and NHS Guidelines including: Health Technical Memoranda and Health Building Notes.

Knowledge

Essential

Fully conversant with statutory requirements, NHS Estates Guidance, Codes of Practice, the requirements of regulatory bodies and all statutory legislation
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Strategic implications of Estates Operations to the Trust

Experience

Essential

Evidence of the ability to provide strategic direction to the Operation of the LSCFT Estate
Evidence of background and experience in contract management of hard FM contractors
Demonstrates an understanding of the Estates requirements of healthcare buildings

Skills

Essential

Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy in dealing with senior personnel, service users and the general public
Demonstrate flexibility to the design process and with other members of a design team
Punctual, reliable, flexible and self-motivated to approach to duties

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guild Park

Preston

PR3 2JH

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guild Park

Preston

PR3 2JH

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)