An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced estates professional to join the Estates and Facilities Senior Management Team as Head of Estates and EDTSAs a strategic leader, you will be responsible for the Trust's operational estates services and capital project delivery, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused service across a complex NHS property portfolio. You will oversee a team including an Estates Manager, surveyors, project managers, and technical and administrative staff, delivering both in-house and income-generating services under the EDTS brand.You'll manage the Trust's capital programme and contribute to projects delivered on behalf of NHS Property Services (NHSPS), acting as a key liaison with NHSPS and internal stakeholders. The role demands sound judgement on complex estates and compliance matters, strong leadership, and the ability to communicate technical information in an accessible way.You will hold a degree in engineering, building services or equivalent, have extensive senior-level experience in operational estates management, an in-depth knowledge of NHS estates, statutory compliance, and UK/EU legislation and hold a chartered membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., CIBSE, IEE, IMechE, IHEEM, or actively progressing registered status.This is a pivotal post, reporting directly to the Director of Estates & Facilities, with a strong professional link to the Head of Compliance & Risk Services.Main duties of the jobProvide strategic leadership for Estates Maintenance, Capital Programmes, and EDTS Design/Project Management.Ensure delivery of compliant, efficient, and customer-responsive maintenance services within budget.Develop PPM plans, KPIs, and statutory compliance systems.Oversee Helpdesk, contract tendering, budget setting, and capital programme delivery (£2m revenue, £10-15m capital).Authorise and manage specialist contracts, condition surveys, and equipment replacement. Lead on policy development, audits, and emergency planning.Support sustainability targets and manage asset data via MICAD/CAD.Ensure compliance with NHS HTMs, health & safety alerts, and participate in governance and on-call duties.Lead staff recruitment, performance, training, and communications.Foster strong relations with internal stakeholders, PFI/FM providers, and neighbouring Trusts to deliver safe, high-quality estate services aligned with strategic goals.About usBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:Caring for and about you is our top priorityCommitted to providing good quality, safe servicesWorking Together with you to develop innovative solutionsYour wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:Flexible working options to support work-life balance27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sellExcellent learning and career development opportunities'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehiclesAccess to a range of wellbeing tools and servicesDiscounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurantsStaff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equalityGenerous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leaveFree parking across Trust sitesJob responsibilitiesThe must haves for this role:Degree Level in Surveying or equivalentPost graduate level knowledge / experience in property asset managementProfessional qualification (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.We have identified that this is a role where we have underrepresentation of ethnically diverse colleagues. As part of our commitment to inclusion and Unity Against Racism we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria and identify as: Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, Mixed and Other Ethnic Groups.We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to contact Martin Mannix, Director of Estates and Facilities at 07976 394500 or email : martin.mannix@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.Interview will be held on 22nd July 2025. There is no mention of the guaranteed interviews scheme for ex armed forces.Person SpecificationEducation/Qualifications/TrainingMaster's degree in engineering, building services or equivalent qualification and experienceMembership of professional organisation e.g. CIBSE, IEE, IMechE, IHEEM. etc. or actively progressing registered status.Evidence of continuing professional developmentAuthorised Person for engineering installations or systems (HTM/Regulatory requirements)Previous ExperienceExtensive experience in operational estate management at a senior levelGood working knowledge of modern building services techniques and standardsDemonstrable maintenance management experience at a senior levelEffective management of multi disciplinary workforceGood experience and ability to plan, implement and manage revenue and capital projects within customer requirements, time and budgetsExperience of implementing and managing changeStrong planning and organisational skillsGood experience of financial and budgetary managementGood experience of market testing and entering into contracts with suppliersEffective management of contractsDelivery of capital programmes for NHS Trusts or other organisationsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesIn depth knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and risk management processesIn depth knowledge of Statutory compliance and good practiceSound knowledge of trade principles and practiceDetailed knowledge of NHS technical guidance, British standards, regulations, legislation and codes of practiceHigh level of engineering knowledge (elect & mech), techniques, systems and standardsUnderstanding of contracts and statutory standardsMaintenance planning and organisationExperienced in budgetary managementIOSH or equivalent accredited certificateExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people at varying levels of the organisation.Analysis, interpretation, preparation and reporting of technical reports and specificationsMust be able to make sound decisions with stakeholders with competing views and priorities.Financial and management control systemsAdvanced Keyboard SkillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer nameBerkshire Healthcare Foundation TrustAddressSenior Facilities Management, St. Mark's Hospital£76,412 to £87,723 a yearper annum ( Incl of HCAS)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number371-CS273Job locationsSenior Facilities Management, St. Mark's Hospital
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