Head of Estates
Location: Saintfield Road, Belfast BT8 8BH
Salary: £27.49 per hour
Hours: Full-Time, Mon – Fri, 9am -5pm, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Temporary 6 months (with potential for extension)
Join Our Team – Head of Estates
MPA Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Head of Estates to lead the Estates Department within a leading public sector healthcare organisation in Belfast. This is a high-impact senior management role responsible for overseeing estates strategy, capital projects, facilities compliance, and asset management across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Compliance
* Develop and implement an Estates Strategy to deliver a fit-for-purpose estate aligned with operational priorities.
* Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations, including health and safety and environmental legislation.
* Oversee risk management, governance, and quality improvement frameworks across estates and facilities functions.
Facilities & Asset Management
* Lead and modernise asset management systems, including inventory control, condition surveys, and planned maintenance.
* Ensure compliance with performance and financial targets in line with organisational strategy and national standards.
* Support energy conservation and implement sustainable environmental management practices.
Capital Projects
* Drive capital build projects from design to delivery, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective outcomes.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet deadlines, budget requirements, and service improvements.
* Prepare business cases and manage contracts in line with procurement and financial governance frameworks.
Team & Financial Leadership
* Manage a high-performing estates team using performance management principles.
* Provide strategic advice to the Director and Trust Board on estates operations and capital investment.
* Lead on project reporting, budget oversight, and compliance monitoring across all estates functions.
Essential Criteria:
* A relevant professional qualification AND at least 3 years’ senior-level experience in Estates Management, Health and Safety, Compliance, and Corporate Services
OR
At least 5 years’ experience in a senior estates role in a major organisation.
* Corporate membership of one of the following (or equivalent):
o The Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management
o The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management
o The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
o The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Building/Quantity Surveying)
o Registered Architect
* Demonstrable experience of managing strategic estates functions, asset planning, capital projects, and staff leadership.
* Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to present to senior leadership and boards.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (unless exempt under the Disability Discrimination Act).
How to Apply:
To apply, please send your CV to patrick.mccloskey@mparecruitment.co.uk
For further details or a confidential discussion, call us on 02895 211 111
MPA Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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