Main area Estates Officer - Engineering Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (subject to overtime, call back commitment and unsocial hours where required) Job ref 357-GR-062-26-QIA2373-A
Employer United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Lincoln County Hospital Town Lincoln Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 27/05/2026 23:59
Estates Officer (Civils) Band 6
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) are seeking four highly motivated Multi‑Skilled Estates Officers (Electrical Bias) who will be based in the Estates Department at Lincoln County Hospital. The post holder will play a proactive part within the Estates Management Team to meet Trust objectives in a safe, cost‑effective, efficient manner in compliance with legislation and good practice.
Main duties of the job
Job Responsibilities
* The role will be responsible for the day‑to‑day co‑management of a team of multi‑disciplined operatives and network of specialist sub‑contractors alongside the Business Support Team.
* The role will be responsible for the delivery of operational planned and reactive maintenance programmes to ensure statutory compliance and attainment of agreed SLA's.
* Delegated management of specialist maintenance contracts.
* To act as HTM Authorised Person within discipline specific areas.
* To support and enhance the training and development of other team members including apprentices.
* Delegated responsibility for an operational maintenance budget.
* To support continuous improvement of the Estate Maintenance Department.
* To support and deliver initiatives that accord with energy reduction and decarbonisation agendas.
* To gather and provide information for the long‑term and life cycle maintenance programme operated by the department.
* To identify, escalate and manage risks via the departmental risk register.
* To manage, improve and operate complex compliance information.
Personal Skills/Qualities
* A knowledge of and commitment to Equal Opportunities and Promoting Diversity.
* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across a range of agencies.
* Ability to motivate teams and individuals by strong and supportive leadership.
Benefits
Flexible working opportunities and various leave options are available. Other benefits include NHS pension, annual leave, bank working and a range of health and wellbeing services.
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience.
* BTEC Level 5, HND or BSc/ BEng in an Engineering or building related discipline and/or demonstrable level of experience for the role.
* Evidence of continuing Professional Development.
* Registration with Professional Body.
* A recognised form of computer skills training such as European Computer Driving Licence.
* Computer Aided Design course. Building Management Systems.
* HTM knowledge of specialist systems.
Previous Experience
* Evidence of success in leading and implementing significant change programmes within an NHS or other complex organisation.
* Experience of managing a range of Estates services issues including: Procurement, contractors, planning, quality standards, governance and H&S issues.
* Proven management skills and experience to promote teamwork.
* Understanding of principles, practice of risk assessment, method statements and techniques.
* Management experience of a large multi‑disciplinary team.
Evidence of Particular (Knowledge – Skills – Aptitudes)
* Proven ability to work and integrate with a wide variety of professionals, managers and staff.
* The ability to identify shortfalls in areas of activity and to identify underlying causes.
* Ability to analyse a range of complex options making judgements to appropriately advise key decision makers.
* The ability to generate ideas and continuously appraise and challenge the effectiveness of processes and activities.
* Ability in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, E‑mail.
* The ability to present thoughts and ideas to a wide range of audiences at various professional levels.
* Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Patient Centred, Safety, Compassion, Respect and Excellence.
Specific Requirements
* Fully conversant with statutory requirements that impact on the Trust; conversant with NHS guidelines, Codes of Practice and requirements of regulatory authorities.
* Ability to undertake on‑call duties in a directorate rota.
* Ability to work with minimal guidance and monitoring; work on own initiative in a demand‑driven environment.
* To be flexible and adaptable to change.
* Capable to respond and participate in an Emergency situation including attendance to declared major incidents.
* Commitment to see job through from inception to completion.
* Develop a rapport and display empathy with patients, visitors, staff and work colleagues where necessary.
* Knowledge and principles of Lean working to achieve best value within Estates & Facilities.
EEO Statement
ULTH recognises that everyone is different and values diversity. All new employees will be subject to a DBS check and the UK armed forces community are encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Due to the high volume of applications, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. Successful appointments may be transferred via Inter‑Authority Transfer (IAT) when applicable.
Legal and Regulatory Notice
The postholder will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check to comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.
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