Senior Capital Project Manager – Estates and Facilities Estates Team Manager – Join Our Trusted Team Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals Are you a highly skilled and motivated individual with a passion for estates management? We’re seeking an Estates Team Manager to play a key role in the maintenance and management of essential services across our Trust's facilities. If you have a hands-on approach, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering quality services, we want to hear from you About the Role: As an Estates Team Manager, you will be responsible for the comprehensive maintenance service across a wide range of facilities. Your role will include property maintenance, equipment servicing, grounds upkeep, and ensuring the efficient use of utilities. You’ll oversee a team of engineers, maintenance assistants, and contractors, ensuring optimal operation of all building systems and services. You’ll also play a crucial part in the ongoing success of the Trust by deputising for the Operational Estates Manager in their absence. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Manage and lead a team of engineering technicians, building crafts persons, and maintenance assistants. Provide training, development, and ensure efficient use of resources. Maintenance Management: Oversee the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of complex building systems and services. Act as the key contact for fault management and ensure timely and effective resolution of issues. Compliance & Safety: Ensure all services comply with statutory, mandatory, and contractual obligations. Maintain high standards of health and safety and risk management. Budget & Financial Management: Assist in managing the maintenance budget, track expenses, and identify cost savings while ensuring service quality. Contractor & Supplier Management: Manage external contractors to ensure the delivery of high-quality services. Oversee contract performance and compliance. Quality Control: Ensure that maintenance services meet the needs of the users and adhere to service level agreements. Liaise with various stakeholders to ensure service standards are consistently met. Emergency Response: Participate in the 24-hour emergency service covering all Trust properties, ensuring that urgent issues are dealt with promptly and effectively. Skills & Experience: Proven experience in estates management or facilities maintenance, ideally within a healthcare environment. Strong leadership skills with experience managing and motivating a diverse team. In-depth knowledge of building systems, mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment maintenance. Experience in managing budgets and financial targets, ensuring cost-effective service delivery. Ability to liaise with various stakeholders, including nursing staff, contractors, and statutory bodies. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively. Why Join Us? Professional Development: We support the continuous development of our staff through training and opportunities for career progression. Impactful Work: As an Estates Team Manager, you’ll make a tangible difference to the daily operations of our Trust, helping to maintain a safe and efficient environment for patients and staff. Collaborative Environment: Join a dedicated and supportive team that works closely to deliver high-quality services across multiple sites. Who We Are: Our Estates Service is at the heart of maintaining a safe and functional environment for our staff, patients, and visitors. With a diverse team across all levels of expertise, we offer a collaborative environment where professional growth and teamwork are prioritized