Join our Estates & Facilities team and help shape the future of NHS Lanarkshire.
We’re looking for five experienced and motivated Maintenance Services Managers to lead specialist disciplines within our dynamic Estates Department at University Hospital Monklands.
These key leadership roles include:
1. 2 × Water Services Managers
2. 1 × Electrical Services Manager
3. 1 × Mechanical Services Manager
4. 1 x Community Maintenance Services Manager
You’ll oversee operational delivery, statutory compliance, and planned maintenance activities, ensuring the hospital’s critical engineering systems run safely and efficiently. Working closely with technical staff, senior management, and external partners, you’ll contribute to the sustainability and resilience of one of Scotland’s most forward-looking acute hospitals.
What We’re Looking For
Professionally qualified engineers or building services specialists with strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills. You’ll have proven experience managing technical teams, contractors, and compliance frameworks within healthcare or similar environments.
Why Join Us
5. Play a leading role in the modernisation of University Hospital Monklands
6. Gain exposure to complex engineering infrastructure and high-profile projects
7. Access ongoing professional development
8. Be part of a collaborative, supportive Estates culture
9. Public sector pension
10. Excellent annual leave entitlement
Bite-Size Drop-In Sessions
A series of bite-size drop-in engagement sessions will be delivered via Microsoft Teams, giving prospective applicants the opportunity to meet members of the Estates team, ask questions, and gain an insight into the working environment at University Hospital Monklands. These short virtual sessions are designed to be flexible and accessible. These sessions will be available on:
To register for a drop-in session, complete this .
Why Join NHS Lanarkshire?
Joining NHS Lanarkshire means becoming part of one of Scotland’s most progressive and forward-thinking health boards, with a strong commitment to staff development, wellbeing, and long-term investment in modern healthcare infrastructure.
A Great Opportunity for Career Growth
NHS Lanarkshire offers a supportive environment where Estates and Technical professionals can develop their skills, progress into senior roles, and contribute to meaningful change. With a diverse estate, critical engineering systems, and a wide range of capital and compliance projects, no two days are the same — providing variety, challenge, and clear pathways for advancement.
Be Part of a Major Transformation
The organisation is entering one of the most exciting periods in its history with the development of the new Monklands Replacement Hospital — a once-in-a-generation project set to deliver a state-of-the-art, fully digital, low-carbon acute hospital. Joining the team now means you’ll be directly involved in shaping the future of healthcare delivery in Lanarkshire and supporting the transition from the existing Monklands site to a modern, efficient, future-ready facility.
Excellent Employment Benefits
As part of NHS Scotland, you’ll benefit from one of the best employment packages in the country, including:
11. Outstanding public sector pension scheme with high employer contributions and long-term financial security
12. Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service
13. Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including funded professional courses and statutory training
14. Structured career progression across Estates & Facilities roles
15. Family-friendly policies, flexible working options, and strong support for wellbeing
16. Stable, rewarding public service employment where your work contributes directly to patient care and community health
A Team That Values You
NHS Lanarkshire prides itself on fostering an inclusive, supportive culture. Within Estates, you’ll work alongside skilled professionals who share the same commitment to safety, quality, and high standards. Staff are empowered to contribute ideas, drive improvement, and play a meaningful role in shaping the direction of the service.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .