Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Estates Manager to join our busy Electrical Team. Ensuring that the estate is maintained in accordance with all mandatory and legislative requirements and also HTMs / HBNs to provide a safe, secure and clean environment for all patients, visitors and staff.
An interest in all engineering disciplines is useful as Healthcare Estates is complex, but a particular skill set in electrical is required
Main duties of the job
* Responsible for the provision and management of effective operational estates services in accordance with current best practise, risk management techniques and in line with Health Technical Memorandums / Health Building Notices etc.
* Day to Day management and supervision of operational estates staff within the Estates Department and also external contractors.
* Maintaining the infrastructure and critical services to enable patients to be treated in a clean, safe and pleasant environment.
* Responsible for managing and complying with all statutory instruments related to all estates infrastructure and engineering services.
* To manage contracts, both internal and external, in addition to the directly employed workforce, to ensure the delivery of operational services.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Details
Date posted
25 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-NCA-EA038-26
Job locations
Fairfield General Hospital
Rochdale Old Road
Bury
BL9 7TD
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 working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
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 working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
* I.T Skills i.e. understanding use of outlook, Excel, Word and Handheld devices
* Ability to achieve demanding tasks and objectives against deadlines
* Self-motivating with a drive to develop Estates Services
* Ability to work effectively and inclusively with a wide range of people
Desirable
* To be able analyse problems, to think quickly and respond to difficult and contentious situations
* The ability to analyse data, technical drawings and complex instructions
Qualifications
Essential
* HNC/HND in an Electrical or building discipline
* NVQ3 in Electrical systems/Buildings Maintenance equivalent experience in a building services/estates management environment
Desirable
* Degree in an Electrical or building services discipline
* IOSH or similar Health and Safety Management
Knowledge
Essential
* In depth knowledge of Statutory compliance
Desirable
* Sound knowledge of NHS technical documents, British standards, regulations, legislation and codes of practice
* Knowledge and experience of the operation of NHS Organisations
Experience
Essential
* Managing Estates capital and other engineering projects
* Writing risk assessments, implementing safe working practices
Desirable
* Experience, practical knowledge and skills to manage asbestos in buildings
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
* I.T Skills i.e. understanding use of outlook, Excel, Word and Handheld devices
* Ability to achieve demanding tasks and objectives against deadlines
* Self-motivating with a drive to develop Estates Services
* Ability to work effectively and inclusively with a wide range of people
Desirable
* To be able analyse problems, to think quickly and respond to difficult and contentious situations
* The ability to analyse data, technical drawings and complex instructions
Qualifications
Essential
* HNC/HND in an Electrical or building discipline
* NVQ3 in Electrical systems/Buildings Maintenance equivalent experience in a building services/estates management environment
Desirable
* Degree in an Electrical or building services discipline
* IOSH or similar Health and Safety Management
Knowledge
Essential
* In depth knowledge of Statutory compliance
Desirable
* Sound knowledge of NHS technical documents, British standards, regulations, legislation and codes of practice
* Knowledge and experience of the operation of NHS Organisations
Experience
Essential
* Managing Estates capital and other engineering projects
* Writing risk assessments, implementing safe working practices
Desirable
* Experience, practical knowledge and skills to manage asbestos in buildings
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fairfield General Hospital
Rochdale Old Road
Bury
BL9 7TD
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fairfield General Hospital
Rochdale Old Road
Bury
BL9 7TD
Employer's website
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