Job summary
At Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, we take pride in creating safe, efficient, and welcoming environments for our staff, patients, and visitors. Our people are central to everything we do, and our Estates team plays a vital role in maintaining spaces that support wellbeing, productivity, and the communities we serve.
We are seeking an experienced Estates officer to join our dedicated estates management team in the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, to support the management of the Estates Maintenance service. In this role, you will manage day-to-day operations, ensuring our sites remain safe, compliant, and well-maintained. You will inspire and motivate, driving high performance and fostering a positive, values-led culture.
What we offer
- Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
- Training and development support
- Excellent NHS pension scheme
- A role that brings pride, purpose, and the opportunity to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities
Working for the NHS is more than a job--it is a career built on passion, pride, and a commitment to delivering excellence for the people we serve. Join us and help make a real difference across our communities. Learn more from our Estates team here: https://youtu.be/KvDdhqUZExA?si=ifEJZdtqSGVrMoP0
Interviews will be held face to face.
Main duties of the job
We're looking for someone with Leadership skills including:
- Demonstrable experience in leadership and staff management, ideally within estates or maintenance teams.
- Strong, supportive leadership qualities with the ability to coach, guide, and motivate staff.
- Proven values-based leadership to help build and maintain a positive and inclusive culture.
- Experience conducting appraisals, managing performance, supporting training and development, and promoting clear communication and teamwork across the department
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree level or equivalent skills and knowledge/ recognised apprenticeship with demonstratable experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services.
- Relevant management qualification or equivalent experience of leading and managing staff
- Demonstrable experience of effective operational management, including:
- Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
- Reactive maintenance
- Statutory compliance
- Ability to manage contractors, service agreements, procurement processes, and budget monitoring.
- Experience maintaining accurate records via CAFM/FM systems.
- Ability to support the Capital Team with improvement and refurbishment projects.
- A strong commitment to delivering excellent customer care to staff, patients, and visitors.
- A professional, responsive, and solutions-focused approach to service delivery.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree in Engineering (or equivalent skills and knowledge) plus significant demonstratable skills, experience and knowledge to post graduate diploma level equivalency OR Successful completion of a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship with demonstratable experience to Degree level
Desirable
- Authorised person status for Low Voltage electrical systems, lifts, ventilation, medical gases, hot and cold water systems (legionella) and/or management of asbestos in buildings
Management
Essential
- Relevant management qualification or equivalent experience of leading and managing staff within an Estates function
Desirable
- Corporate member of an appropriate profession to engineering or management
Skills
Essential
- Project management and planning skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B1) are Desirable for this Role.
Estates Experience
Essential
- Experience of a wide range of Estates operation and compliance systems, processes, management of statutory and mandatory PPM etc
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Estate code, Health Technical Memorandums in relation to engineering services and Codes of Practice relating to Health and Safety and Engineering services
Service Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering services to budget
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of HR, H&S legislation, process and policy
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree in Engineering (or equivalent skills and knowledge) plus significant demonstratable skills, experience and knowledge to post graduate diploma level equivalency OR Successful completion of a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship with demonstratable experience to Degree level
Desirable
- Authorised person status for Low Voltage electrical systems, lifts, ventilation, medical gases, hot and cold water systems (legionella) and/or management of asbestos in buildings
Management
Essential
- Relevant management qualification or equivalent experience of leading and managing staff within an Estates function
Desirable
- Corporate member of an appropriate profession to engineering or management
Skills
Essential
- Project management and planning skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B1) are Desirable for this Role.
Estates Experience
Essential
- Experience of a wide range of Estates operation and compliance systems, processes, management of statutory and mandatory PPM etc
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Estate code, Health Technical Memorandums in relation to engineering services and Codes of Practice relating to Health and Safety and Engineering services
Service Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering services to budget
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of HR, H&S legislation, process and policy
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).
