Job summary Please note: Although this role is being advertised by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, the role is based at, and working on behalf of, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust properties through the One Lancashire and South Cumbria (One LSC) corporate collaboration. The Estates department at Furness General Hospital is a group of highly skilled electrical, mechanical, and plumbing engineers, creative building craftpersons, and dedicated support staff. We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Building Manager to join us. You should be experienced, time served, and suitably qualified in building maintenance, fault finding, and repairs. Ideally you will have trained to NVQ Level 4/HNC level or above. You should be proficient in all aspects of building maintenance on an industrial scale. Healthcare experience would be advantageous but not essential - as full training will be given. Flexible working and the ability to participate in an on-call rota is required. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be responsible for the building structure at Furness General Hospital and Millom Hospital. This includes taking on the role of Lead AP (Authorised Person) for asbestos, fire safety, working at height, and managing a team of deputy AP's. The role involves managing internal and external labour ensuring their compliance with HTM and H&S regulations. To manage all building and structural aspects of property maintenance for trust properties and other organisation's properties on behalf of the Trust. To supervise and carry out line manager duties for Estates Officers. To participate in the training of junior management staff to ensure they receive work experience, upskilling, and competency based task training. To efficiently manage a departmental budget and labour management system for your discipline and deputise for other Estates managers as required. To assist, and deputise for, the Estates Manager as required. To carry out Estates surveys, Estates returns, manage minor project and capital works, and assist in the monitoring of energy usage. You should be fully IT literate, an excellent communicator, verbally and in the written word, and be able to identify, manage, and communicate risk to senior management including members of the trust board. About us We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Details Date posted 04 December 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 435-1LSC-UHMBT-101-25 Job locations Furness General Hospital Dalton Lane Barrow in Furness LA14 4LF Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised craft apprenticeship or equivalent training and relevant certification Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent in Structural Engineering or Building Studies Recognised H&S qualification Authorised Person for specialist NHS HTM disciplines Desirable Management qualification BOHS P407 - Managing Asbestos in Premises, the Duty Holder Requirements HealthBOHS P405 - Management of Asbestos in Buildings, Asbestos Awarenesscare/facilities management related degree Corporate membership of an appropriate body Experience Essential Staff management Financial management Relevant experience of working in healthcare engineering or building services / installation in a Management position Desirable A thorough knowledge of HTM 01 to 08 Experience, practical knowledge and skills to manage asbestos in buildings. A thorough knowledge of statutory and mandatory regulations Skills Essential Good communication on all levels Proven leadership and team building skills The ability to analyse data, technical drawings and complex instructions To be able analyse problems, to think quickly and respond to difficult and contentious situations Desirable Proven negotiating skills Personal Qualities Essential Ability to comply with the Trust's policies and procedures including Governance and Standing Financial Instructions. Flexibility in working hours Ability to travel as required Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised craft apprenticeship or equivalent training and relevant certification Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent in Structural Engineering or Building Studies Recognised H&S qualification Authorised Person for specialist NHS HTM disciplines Desirable Management qualification BOHS P407 - Managing Asbestos in Premises, the Duty Holder Requirements HealthBOHS P405 - Management of Asbestos in Buildings, Asbestos Awarenesscare/facilities management related degree Corporate membership of an appropriate body Experience Essential Staff management Financial management Relevant experience of working in healthcare engineering or building services / installation in a Management position Desirable A thorough knowledge of HTM 01 to 08 Experience, practical knowledge and skills to manage asbestos in buildings. A thorough knowledge of statutory and mandatory regulations Skills Essential Good communication on all levels Proven leadership and team building skills The ability to analyse data, technical drawings and complex instructions To be able analyse problems, to think quickly and respond to difficult and contentious situations Desirable Proven negotiating skills Personal Qualities Essential Ability to comply with the Trust's policies and procedures including Governance and Standing Financial Instructions. Flexibility in working hours Ability to travel as required Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Furness General Hospital Dalton Lane Barrow in Furness LA14 4LF Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Furness General Hospital Dalton Lane Barrow in Furness LA14 4LF Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)