Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Estates Manager Operations (Engineering)
The closing date is 14 January 2026
Full Time| Permanent| Applications from internal candidates Only | On-call responsibilities as part of the role
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Estates Manager to join our busy and dedicated Estates Operational Maintenance Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our hospital's engineering and building services run seamlessly to support world‑class care for children and young people.
About You
* Strong knowledge of health and safety compliance (electricity, asbestos, fire, legionella, LOLER), with expertise in benchmarking, market testing, and value‑for‑money processes.
* Skilled in practical problem‑solving and experienced in decontamination and sterile services, ligature and self‑harm risk management, and medical gas systems.
* Educated to Degree Level in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Building Services
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and ongoing learning
Main duties of the job
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
* Deliver effective operational estates management across Sheffield Children's Hospital.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory, financial, and service frameworks.
* Plan and oversee maintenance for engineering services and buildings.
* Manage the in‑house team and external contractors for routine and emergency services.
* Support out‑of‑hours on‑call cover and maintain service standards.
* Monitor budgets, performance, and compliance reporting.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top‑ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 5330 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs. #LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to Degree Level in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Building Services
* OR HNC / HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Building services with extensive knowledge and experience of building services discipline
* OR City and Guilds practical training certificate in mechanical building services, approved electrician or equivalent related technical qualification and significant post apprenticeship knowledge and experience of building services discipline
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and ongoing learning
* A commitment to undertake further training and qualifications aligned to the job role
* Qualified to master's degree Level in an Engineering discipline
* Membership of engineering or building professional institution
* Authorised persons status in Estates engineering services
* Basic health and safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH certificate
Experience
* Experience in a management position of the operational management of a large Estate, to include building fabric, building services and associated engineering systems and equipment
* Extensive experience in electrical / mechanical or building services engineering
* Experience of managing small to medium building and engineering projects
* Experience of writing and implementing policies and procedures covering engineering maintenance, and estates health and safety
* Experience of writing risk assessments, safe work procedures and operation of permit to work systems
* Experience of building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders with conflicting priorities. Management of delegated budgets and compliance with financial procedures
* Contribution to and implementation of Estates services strategies and action plans. Including experience of writing action plans, reports and planning
* People management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team to produce results
* Experience in Managing Health & Safety in an Organisational setting
* Achieving best value in procurement of projects and contracts, and the planning and delivery of cost improvement programmes
Knowledge and Skills
* In depth knowledge of key areas of regulatory compliance for health and safety including electricity, asbestos, fire, legionella, falls from height, LOLER
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to overcome barriers to engagement by stakeholders using negotiating and influencing skills
* Ability to use own initiative to improve process and procedures
* Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet challenging and conflicting deadlines for themselves and the team
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
* Benchmarking, market testing and value for money processes and exercises
* Sound professional/technical knowledge of Estates issues including Mechanical and Electrical engineering
* Report writing and presentation skills
* A practical approach to problem solving
* In‑depth knowledge of decontamination and sterile services processes, ligatures and self‑harm risks, medical gases
* Demonstrate an in‑depth understanding of NHS Estates management, including CQC outcomes and NHS Premises Assurance Model
* National healthcare strategies and how they relate to Estates and associated services
* Knowledge of relevant NHS specific guidance associated with Estates and Facilities Infrastructure including HTMs and HBNs
* Knowledge of NHS reporting and audit processes including ERIC, PAM and PLACE
* CQC standards that apply to Estates and Facilities Infrastructure services
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.
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
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