Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Estates Officer at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to join our busy Estates & Facilities Management Team. The post holder will be responsible for providing a highly developed specialist service, technical and administrative advice, and to support the Head of Estates (Operations) and all estates personnel within the maintenance function of the Directorate. They will undertake delegated work associated with estates operations and maintenance activity and be responsible for managing and complying with all statutory instruments and guidance to ensure best practice related to the effective operation of the Trusts estate. This includes the building structure and fabric including roofs, external drainage and internal fabric, flooring, decoration and sign posting, ensuring the most efficient and economical mix of direct and contract labour.
In addition to the summary below, you will need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for all aspects of the building maintenance of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Estate, including buildings, roads, grounds and gardens.
* Compile prioritised annual estimates for capital building maintenance works, for submission to the Assistant Head of Estates – Operations and implement agreed funded schemes.
* Control the budget allocated to the building maintenance section and ensure that the section stays within set limits.
* Liaise with statutory authorities in reviewing and amending road traffic orders in relation to site roads.
* Manage the Building section staff and direct labour, undertaking necessary recruitment within establishment; ensure that all Trust HR policies are complied with; closely monitor timekeeping, sickness and absence.
* Liaise with Consultants and Architects appointed as agents to undertake projects; work closely with the Capital Estates Development section and the Engineering section of EFM.
* Take part in inspections, working groups and other initiatives, agreeing action and implementing action plans as necessary.
* Ensure compliance with all Financial Standing Orders.
Qualifications / Experience
* This vacancy would suit a qualified professional person who feels they can bring something extra to the team and enhance the service we provide.
* Experience in building maintenance and estates operations is implied by role responsibilities but not explicitly listed in this extract.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
The Nottingham University Hospitals Trust is a large acute hospital spread across 3 sites in the City delivering excellent care to the local residents. The in house maintenance team is made up of a workforce comprising of 60 tradesmen from different disciplines providing on-site service 24/7 to the Trust ensuring that patient care is delivered safely and without interruption. This vacancy would suit a qualified professional person who feels they can bring something extra to the team and enhance the service we provide. Along with the salary annual leave starts at 27 days a year plus Bank Holidays.
Management & Compliance
* Manage the Building section staff and direct labour, undertaking the necessary recruitment within establishment. Ensure that all Trust HR policies are complied with. Closely monitor and manage timekeeping, sickness and absence.
* Liaise with Consultants and Architects appointed as agents to undertake projects. Work closely with the Capital Estates Development section and with the Engineering section of EFM.
* Take part in inspections, working groups and any other initiative, agreeing action and implementing action plans as necessary.
* Ensure compliance with all Financial Standing Orders.
This advert closes on Monday 18 Aug 2025
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