Interim Estates & Projects Manager Opportunity
A high-impact interim opportunity for a hospital FM & construction specialist is available.
Reporting directly to the Hospital Director, you will take immediate ownership of multiple live projects at varying stages of delivery. In addition to capital projects, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations including PPM schedules, reactive maintenance, and compliance across all clinical spaces.
You will manage a dedicated maintenance team and coordinate external contractors to ensure quality, timely delivery, and regulatory adherence.
This role requires a strong background in project engineering and healthcare construction, with experience navigating complex live environments, delivering projects to CQC and HTM standards, and providing technical support to the wider senior team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage estates and capital projects in a hospital setting
* Oversee day-to-day operations, including PPM schedules and reactive maintenance
* Coordinate external contractors and ensure quality and timely delivery
* Deliver projects to CQC and HTM standards
* Provide technical support to the wider senior team
Requirements:
* Professional qualification in Construction, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
* Strong experience managing estates and capital projects in a hospital setting
* Proven knowledge of building services and clinical compliance requirements
* Experience leading on-site teams and coordinating external contractors
* Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and HTM regulations
Personal Qualities:
* Calm under pressure and pragmatic in delivering complex projects
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Comfortable representing estates at board-level and audit meetings
* Organised and proactive, with a sharp focus on quality, safety, and timelines
To succeed in this role, you should have:
* A proven track record of delivering projects to tight deadlines and budgets
* Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders
* Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks
If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please apply for this opportunity.