Estates Officer – Building Design & Project Management
Closing date 30 April 2026.
An opportunity has arisen within the Estates and Facilities Division for an Estates Officer (Building Design & Project Management) within the Capital Planning Department.
The post holder will be working within the Capital Planning Team as a Band 7 estates officer. The purpose of the role is to provide detailed engineering advice and design to support the redevelopment of new build and adaptation/refurbishment projects across all Trust sites.
For informal discussion or enquiries relating to the post, contact Tony Rigby, Senior Estates Manager (Projects) on 01942 773782.
Note: Applicants who have already received feedback that they are unsuitable for the position need not apply unless they have taken steps to strengthen their application to demonstrate and evidence how they meet the essential criteria since that decision. This vacancy may close early if enough suitable applications are received, so applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.
Main duties of the job
* Responsible for the design (computer aided design), specification, post‑contract control and project management of capital schemes undertaken by the Estates & Facilities Division across the Trust.
* Responsible for the site quality control of all building and construction projects throughout the Trust.
* Ensure all schemes managed comply fully with guidance and statutory standards, including CDM Regulations.
* Assist the Head of Capital & Property Services with a range of estate management duties.
* Work as a team member within the Capital Planning Department, providing essential building design and advice for all capital projects, new build and refurbishment projects.
Job responsibilities
* Assist the Head of Capital & Property Services with the production and maintenance of adequate estate records necessary for efficient estate management, focusing on fire survey and statutory estate condition records.
* Support the delivery of the Trust’s capital programme to ensure quality facilities are delivered on time, within budget, and within current financial constraints.
* Support and deliver capital projects from feasibility through to timely completion, working alongside all project stakeholders.
* Ensure all capital projects are completed to high standards using best sustainable practices while achieving value for money.
* Provide expert advice on project aspects affecting the Trust’s clinical needs, ensuring time, cost and quality standards are met.
* Work with the wider Estates team to ensure projects are delivered compliant with legislation, using specialist advice and design consultants.
* Support the development of policies and strategies for the implementation of capital projects to improve the built environment for patients, staff and visitors.
* Support the management and control of programme and project financial expenditure, ensuring regular reports are available to the Head of Capital & Property Services.
* Support planning and building control application processes for capital development works.
* Procure consultants, contractors and services necessary to deliver capital projects in accordance with the Trust’s Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.
* Contribute to risk management processes and maintain a comprehensive project risk register.
* Manage highly complex information, analyse and interpret data to generate options and contribute to delivering an affordable and deliverable capital programme.
* Develop good working relationships with a wide range of groups and individuals within and outside the organisation, including clinicians, senior managers, patients, voluntary organisations and community stakeholders.
* Lead working groups and external advisors in the preparation of output specifications, operational policies and design briefs.
* Chair and facilitate capital technical meetings to ensure technical advisers develop appropriate and affordable design and capital costs, coordinate advisors’ work and interface with the Trust.
* Support the development of a post‑project evaluation strategy to review capital projects and ensure continuous quality improvements in the built environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree level in Building and Construction and/or HNC Building Services with equivalent experience.
* Evidence of continuing personal and professional development in E&F disciplines.
* Chartered status of relevant organisation (or working towards Chartered status).
* Professional membership of relevant organisations such as RICS, MCIOB and CIAT.
Experience
* Construction and Building Services background with extensive design experience.
* Knowledge of contract and tender procedures.
* Sound knowledge of corporate governance and risk management.
* Experience of managing large‑scale projects within "live" environments.
* Planning legislation and building control.
* Ability to write specifications and undertake tender exercises.
* Formulating and implementing strategic and operational plans.
* Experience of building maintenance and new build construction.
* Knowledge of NHS policies, Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) and Health Building Notes (HBN) procedures.
* Understanding of commercial, governance, operational and legal structures and their application.
* Knowledge of national NHS strategy and policy.
* Effective and strategic influencing.
* Previous NHS Capital Development Experience.
Skills
* Highly skilled in the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD).
* Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
* Ability to work well as an effective, high‑profile and flexible member of a multidisciplinary team, sharing and encouraging good practice and supporting continuous improvement.
* Effective negotiating skills and the ability to manage difficult and controversial situations.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; good organisational and programme planning skills.
* Ability to organise resources.
* Able to prioritise work to achieve goals.
* Technically competent with respect to land/building legislation.
* Adaptability to change.
* Ability to encourage and motivate staff.
* Prince 2 Project Management.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Building Regulations.
* Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
* High level of literacy and numeracy skills.
* Knowledge of all statutory standards relating to building and construction, including Planning Law.
* Knowledge of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).
* Knowledge of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) and procedures.
* Background knowledge of engineering services related to healthcare facilities.
* Knowledge of innovative design and construction techniques.
* Understanding of BREAM Principles.
Additional
* Requirement to work in inclement weather on construction project sites, including extreme heat/cold, smells from plant rooms and service ducts, noise and fumes.
* Will be expected to travel to other Trust sites for meetings.
* Require use of a PC/mobile device for several hours daily to assess and act on complex project, financial and other information.
* Combination of sitting, standing and walking, including surveys, site inspections and access to roof areas and restricted spaces.
* Unpredictable work pattern with frequent interruptions and urgent requests for advice or action.
* Strong emphasis on project delivery and meeting demanding deadlines.
* Speak English at a standard relevant to the role, with confidence, accuracy and correct sentence structure.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Contact
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Buckingham Row, Brick Kiln Lane, Wigan, WN1 1XX
Salaries
£49,387 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference Number
302‑26‑7850978E
Job Locations
Buckingham Row, Brick Kiln Lane, Wigan, WN1 1XX
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