Job summary
The Estates Officer (Building) are part of a team that is responsible for the safe, efficient operation, development and management of the building systems across the RUH estate. The role requires close collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure high standards and compliance across all aspects of the built environment. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential to effectively liaise with multidisciplinary teams while applying technical expertise.
The post holder will be required to act as an Authorised Person on several systems and will carry out specific technical responsibilities in line with this designation. They will support various estate functions including operational services, capital projects, and sustainability initiatives. Additionally, they will deputise for the Senior Estates Officer (Building) and may provide cover for the operational and small works teams when needed.
The role demands a proactive approach to managing infrastructure, systems, and estate development while ensuring safety, compliance and efficiency. The Estates Officer plays a key role in maintaining and improving the hospital's physical environment, ensuring it supports clinical and non-clinical services effectively.
Main duties of the job
The Estates Officer (Building) supports the safe, efficient, and compliant management of hospital buildings and systems. The role includes maintaining accurate records, assisting with system commissioning and validation, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, HTM and industry best practices. Acting as an AP under supervision, the post holder helps oversee specialist services and supports the development of asset registers, condition surveys and capital replacement plans.
The post holder contributes to the implementation of the Estates Operational Strategy, QMS and Sustainability Strategy, ensuring these are embedded into daily operations. Responsibilities also include supervising contractors and maintenance teams, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance programmes, and managing service shutdowns where necessary.
They assist with audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting, analysing data to identify trends and inform decision-making. The role also involves supporting policy development, encouraging system-based thinking, and implementing innovative and sustainable approaches to estates management.
Strong technical knowledge, problem-solving ability, effective communication, and a flexible, collaborative approach are essential. The Estates Officer must be capable of working in a high-demand healthcare environment, contributing to the continuous improvement of the Trust's estate and ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- oDegree level qualification in relevant subject or currently working towards
- oHND in Construction, Architecture or Surveying
- oRecognised and registered EITB, City & Guilds, modern apprenticeship, NVQ level 4 or approved equivalent training in Construction, Architecture or Surveying
- oDemonstrable in-depth knowledge and experience within the required technical disciplines (e.g. asbestos, confined space and working at height)
Desirable
- oSpecialist knowledge gained from working in a health care engineering environment
- oRegistration with approved organisations, i.e. UK Register of Electricians, JIB schemes, Gas Safe, etc
- oMember of relevant healthcare or engineering institutes, i.e. IHEEM, HEFMA, CIBSE, IET etc.
- oExperience across several of the HTM's acting as either a CP or AP.
- oEfficiency improvement training, i.e. Lean /Six
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge of HTM's, HBN's and Estates specific legislation
- oGood interpersonal skills: influencing, negotiation, communication skills (written and verbal)
- oSound IT skills in Microsoft Office Suite, CAD and CAFM systems
- oAbility to evaluate, develop and implement systems and procedures
Desirable
- oExperience in working in a similar role
- oGood knowledge of energy efficient working practices within engineering
Values
Essential
- Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental
- Pro-active and takes responsibility
- Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Team Leadership, and the ability to positively negotiate with and influence others
- Change management skills
- Highly organised
- oPrevious knowledge of managing asbestos in line with Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Physical Skills & Effort Emotional Effort
Essential
- oAble to concentrate on complex issues and work with detailed information
- oWork within clinical areas in close proximity to patients
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- oDegree level qualification in relevant subject or currently working towards
- oHND in Construction, Architecture or Surveying
- oRecognised and registered EITB, City & Guilds, modern apprenticeship, NVQ level 4 or approved equivalent training in Construction, Architecture or Surveying
- oDemonstrable in-depth knowledge and experience within the required technical disciplines (e.g. asbestos, confined space and working at height)
Desirable
- oSpecialist knowledge gained from working in a health care engineering environment
- oRegistration with approved organisations, i.e. UK Register of Electricians, JIB schemes, Gas Safe, etc
- oMember of relevant healthcare or engineering institutes, i.e. IHEEM, HEFMA, CIBSE, IET etc.
- oExperience across several of the HTM's acting as either a CP or AP.
- oEfficiency improvement training, i.e. Lean /Six
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge of HTM's, HBN's and Estates specific legislation
- oGood interpersonal skills: influencing, negotiation, communication skills (written and verbal)
- oSound IT skills in Microsoft Office Suite, CAD and CAFM systems
- oAbility to evaluate, develop and implement systems and procedures
Desirable
- oExperience in working in a similar role
- oGood knowledge of energy efficient working practices within engineering
Values
Essential
- Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental
- Pro-active and takes responsibility
- Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Team Leadership, and the ability to positively negotiate with and influence others
- Change management skills
- Highly organised
- oPrevious knowledge of managing asbestos in line with Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Physical Skills & Effort Emotional Effort
Essential
- oAble to concentrate on complex issues and work with detailed information
- oWork within clinical areas in close proximity to patients
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
