Head of Estates Development and Projects
The Head of Estates Development and Projects leads the Organisation’s Estates Management service, driving the successful delivery of the Estate Strategy programme through strategic project management and high‑quality service outcomes. This role is pivotal in shaping and transforming the built environment to support organisational priorities and enhance patient experience.
In partnership with the Associate Director of Estates and Environmental, the Head shapes and reviews strategy, policy and commissions while overseeing both major and minor development schemes. The post holder delivers authoritative advice and direction in estate development and management, ensuring high‑quality service delivery across the organisation on behalf of patients. They also support the organisation’s decarbonisation objectives.
Main duties of the job
* Managing the Estates portfolio of complex projects, ensuring effective delivery of the organisation’s objectives as delegated by the Associate Director of Estates and Environmental.
* Leading the development, planning and delivery of an effective operational Estate and Facilities Service function.
* Developing long‑term strategies for the Estate, reflecting clinical and operational strategies, cost improvements and service rationalisation.
* Managing departmental spend within budget and delivering required savings.
* Responsible for the design and costing elements of Strategic Outline Cases.
* Managing all property lease negotiations and disposals and providing professional advice on matters relating to property.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* Educated to Post Graduate Diploma level or equivalent in a building/engineering or built environment related subject.
* Chartered Member of a relevant professional body or working towards registration.
Skills, Experience and Knowledge
* Experience of multidisciplinary project management of property improvement schemes, including capital planning and capital procurement processes from inception to completion.
* Delivering construction or improvement projects in highly complex healthcare settings and environments.
* Experience of negotiations with supplier organisations.
* Considerable experience of negotiation and liaison with clinical and non‑clinical staff.
* Experience of working in Health Service delivery.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Benefits
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme.
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