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Head of Estates & Technical Services Based in Canterbury | Multi-site across East Kent Full-time | Permanent | Senior Leadership Role Salary: circa £67,000 + excellent benefits Lead the estates function that keeps healthcare running We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Estates & Technical Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across a complex, multi-site healthcare estate in East Kent, based from Canterbury. This is a critical senior role responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant and resilient operation of patient-critical infrastructure across acute and community hospital sites serving thousands of patients every day. If you are a proven healthcare estates leader with deep technical expertise, strong assurance capability, and the confidence to operate at Board and clinical level, this role offers scale, influence and real purpose. The Role Reporting at senior level, you will lead Estates & Technical Services across multiple hospital sites, with accountability for: • Hard FM operations and engineering services, • Statutory, mandatory and HTM/HBN compliance, • Lifecycle, backlog risk and infrastructure resilience, • Project delivery and minor capital works Key Responsibilities Strategic & Operational Leadership • Lead and develop Estates & Technical Services across a geographically dispersed healthcare estate, • Provide expert oversight of mechanical, electrical and building services systems, including HV/LV, medical gases, water systems, HVAC, boilers and emergency power, • Act as senior escalation point for clinical, operational and technical issues Compliance & Assurance • Ensure full compliance with HTMs, HBNs, statutory legislation and NHS guidance, • Maintain robust assurance frameworks, audits, AP/CP arrangements and risk management processes, • Lead high-risk compliance areas including fire safety, water safety, asbestos, COSHH and electrical safety Maintenance, Projects & Asset Management • Direct PPM, reactive maintenance, lifecycle planning and backlog risk reduction, • Oversee infrastructure upgrades and minor works within live clinical environments, • Maximise use of CAFM and BMS systems to drive performance and assurance Financial & Contract Management • Manage significant operational budgets and ensure value for money, • Lead procurement, contract management and supplier performance, • Drive KPI, SLA and service improvement outcomes Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement • Build strong relationships with clinical teams, senior managers, contractors and regulators, • Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, accountability and customer service, • Develop capability, succession and resilience within the estates workforce Emergency & On-Call • Participate in the senior Estates on-call rota, • Provide leadership during incidents impacting clinical services and continuity of care About You Essential • Substantial experience in healthcare estates management, ideally within an NHS or acute hospital environment, • Strong applied knowledge of HTMs, HBNs and healthcare statutory compliance, • Degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering, building services, estates or a related discipline, • Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IHEEM, CIBSE, IWFM), • Authorised Person (AP) status in at least one discipline (e.g. electrical, medical gases, water, ventilation, boilers, HV/LV), • Proven experience managing multi-site estates teams, contractors, budgets and complex infrastructure, • High competence with CAFM, compliance systems and performance reporting, • Full UK driving licence Desirable • Strong mechanical and electrical background, • Experience operating in high-pressure, clinically critical environments, • A pragmatic, solutions-focused leadership style with excellent stakeholder skills What’s On Offer • Salary circa £67,000, • Generous annual leave with buy/sell options, • NHS pension scheme, • On-site childcare (location dependent), • Staff wellbeing and communication platforms, • Discounted on-site catering, • Access to public sector and Blue Light discounts

They’re now looking for a Head of Engineering (or VP of Engineering) to lead their next stage of technical and team scale-up. Head of Engineering / VP of Engineering. Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering team (currently ~10), nurturing a culture of ownership, speed, and technical

Navys is seeking a Head of Engineering who will take ownership of day-to-day engineering operations and play a pivotal role in building the engineering function from its early foundations. Solid understanding of software architecture, with the ability to assess options and explain trade-offs to

You will own development and maintenance of the platform that compresses hours of manual coordination into an automated AI-driven consolidation, touching millions of shipments annually for large manufacturers and distributors moving goods across continents. Head of Engineering, Platform & AI. If you

Backed by strong investors and already working with regulated institutions, they are now looking for a Head of Engineering to lead their next phase of scale. You’ll own engineering execution, scale, architecture, and team growth - working closely with the founders to turn cutting-edge agentic AI i

Data is core to how the organisation operates, and they’re now looking for a Head of Data Engineering to take full ownership of their data platforms and engineering capability. Partnering closely with product, software engineering, architecture, data science and security teams. Setting engineering

The Head of Engineering is a senior leader within the leadership team, accountable for the performance, capability, compliance and strategic direction of the engineering function. Act as custodian of engineering tools and software, ensuring value for money and consistency. Ensure effective deploymen

Operating at the intersection of hardware, software, and systems engineering, the business is scaling rapidly and investing heavily in technical leadership, innovation, and operational excellence. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for the Technical Services / Engineering func

I'm partnered with an AI driven company who are hiring a Head of Engineering. Solid understanding of engineering processes, architecture, and modern delivery practices. Champion engineering best practices, delivery standards, and continuous improvement.

Head of Engineering & AI – Founding Leadership Role. An early-stage startup is building an AI-powered platform to revolutionise the maritime supply chain, one of the most complex and operationally critical industries globally. Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering and AI team.

Global Head of Front Office Application Engineering | London | 4 Days in Office | Permanent. Our client, a leading global commodities trading firm, is hiring a Global Head of Front Office Application Engineering to lead the technology powering its gas, power and physical trading desks. This is a sen

Work closely with project management and other engineering disciplines to ensure successful delivery. EPC, or engineering consultancy.

Final interview with the VP of Product Engineering, Head of Platform, and Director of Engineering (App & Merchant Experience). As our Engineering Head of eCommerce, you lead the teams responsible for the delivery of our eCommerce marketplace products. You will guide a highly skilled Engineering team

Job Title: Head of Engineering Location: Hampshire Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 per annum + bonus Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working Hours: 37. Monday to Friday, hybrid working arrangements Security Clearance: BPSS required About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and

This is a senior leadership role where you'll shape strategy, lead high-performing engineering and QA teams, and drive the development of automation frameworks, products, and services used across multiple client environments. Set the technical direction for engineering, automation, and AI initiative

An Engineering Manager / Project Engineering Manager is sought to join an innovative, high-technology engineering company in Hampshire, contributing to the design, development, and delivery of electro-mechanical and electronic solutions for harsh, high-reliability, and regulated environments such as

You’ll have full accountability and control for engineering and a multi-disciplined team of mechanical, electronic, and software engineers. You’ll be joining an SME with a great brand in the market, a complete revamp of their software platform planned, and plans for growth over the comin

Role: Head of Fire EngineeringLocation: UK office network - Bristol/ London/ Manchester/ Birmingham/ Sheffield officeSector: Property & Construction consultancySalary: £90,000 - £100,000 + car allowance + bonus + attractive senior level benefits package WRG has an exciting opportunity for an ambit

Jones Bros Ruthin (Civil Engineering) Co Ltd is a leading civil engineering contractor operating across the United Kingdom. Our project portfolio spans Energy and Renewables, Highways, Rail and Infrastructure, Waste Management Facilities and Landfill Engineering, Reservoir Construction, and Coastal

Head of Network EngineeringPermanentLocation: WorcesterSalary: £75,000 - £90,000 (+ benefits)Skills: Cisco Certifications - CCNP or CCIE, Professional Services Leadership, Technical Escalation & Delivery Oversight, Pre-Sales & Solution Design We are seeking an experienced Head of Network Engineeri

The Role: Head of EngineeringLocation: Somerset Salary: £90,000 + Bonus + BenefitsSector: Hospitality / Food Production. We are looking for an experienced, qualified and dynam

A leading retail company in London seeks a visionary Head of Software Engineering to lead the Personalisation team. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise as a senior software engineer, experience in leading teams, and knowledge of e-commerce personalisation. The company offers comprehens

As the Head of Engineering for Voice, your mission is to build and lead the entire product engineering organisation that will scale DeepL Voice into a major pillar of our business. Serve as senior engineering partner to the Head of Product for Voice. We are a dynamic, multi‑disciplinary organisati

Build and lead a small, high-performing engineering team as the product scales. Knowledge of onboarding, KYC/AML, dashboards, portfolio tracking, and retail trading flows. Understanding of retail investing/trading/wealth products and customer journeys.

A leading data consultancy in the UK is looking for a Head of Data Engineering to steer their BI, Data Engineering, and Analytics strategies. Ideal candidates will bring extensive experience in data-driven environments and a clear vision of innovative architectures. This position offers a hybrid wor

Head of Engineering page is loaded## Head of Engineeringlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR100625Head of Engineering | London*Monex is a leading global financial solutions provider, offering a complete set of tools to support business gr

A growing design and manufacturing business is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead its engineering function. The position offers a clear progression to Engineering Director and is ideal for a hands-on leader passionate about product development and engineering excellence.

This role reports to the VP of Engineering and sits on the senior engineering leadership team alongside other Heads of Engineering, the CTO and senior individual contributors. Engineering is organised into squads, each made up of multiple cross-functional teams spanning backend, frontend, mobile, QA

Are you an experienced Civil / structural design leader with a passion for driving performance and service quality across building infrastructure? We’re looking for a dynamic Senior Manager to join the SLT, taking charge of a thriving division delivering design of complex infrastructure in the gro

A significant technology recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Software Engineering for an AI start-up in London. This permanent role offers a salary range of £180,000 - £200,000 per annum, with a hybrid working model, aimed at an experienced director level professional. Responsibilities include

A global telecom platform is seeking a Head of Engineering to manage technical architecture and lead a growing team of engineers. This position offers the opportunity to make significant engineering decisions without large corporate red tape.

This role reports directly to the VP of Engineering where you’ll form part of the senior engineering leadership team alongside the other Heads of Engineering, CTO and senior IC leads. We're looking for a Head of Engineering to lead one of our cross-functional engineering clusters, driving technica

Head of Engineering, Director of Engineering, or equivalent). Lead and scale the software engineering organisation, including recruitment, mentoring, and professional development of engineers. Through the combination of itswallet, yieldand settlement solutions,ZodiaCustody enables institutional inve

The Head of Engineering Operations is responsible for the engineering maintenance operation of airport buildings and equipment including the Baggage and Security Systems, the Track Transit, electrical infrastructure. Manage all aspects of the 24/7 operation of the Engineering Department and provide

As Head of Engineering, you’ll report to the Chief Product & Technology Officer and take end-to-end ownership of engineering execution, playing a central role in how Picnic scales technically and organisationally. We’re looking for an experienced, pragmatic engineering leader who has operated at

A leading manufacturing company based in Fareham seeks a Head of Engineering to oversee the technical services department. The position offers a competitive salary package and hybrid working arrangement, with 3 days in office each week. This senior leadership role requires proven experience managing

Quantifi is seeking a Head of Platform Engineering in London. We started out with a purely on-premise model, are currently primarily hosting instances of our risk platform on behalf of clients, and are moving to a cloud native SaaS model. You will support a talented team of experienced software engi

A fintech talent acquisition agency is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead a team of backend engineers in a hybrid working environment. Competitive salary package of £90K-£120K is offered. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of backend engineering experience, with 6+ years in leadership.

Establish and manage engineering processes across systems engineering, software development, V&V, and safety assurance. Head of Engineering – Safety‑Critical Autonomy & AI Systems. You’ll define engineering strategy, oversee system architecture and software development, and ensure high‑quali

As a Head of Customer Engineering (CE), you lead CE managers and teams and deploy a team of subject matter experts responsible for working alongside our customers to provide trusted technical and solution advice to accelerate workload migration and remove technical blockers. Experience with software

A leading tech firm in Greater London is seeking a Principal Data Engineering Manager to lead their Data Engineering function. This leadership role requires extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with AWS and Python, along with strong governance and project delivery skills.

Demonstrated experience in engineering and AdTech software development, with knowledge of advertising and content technologies in the media space with Media Owners or Broadcasters. You will be the inspirational Head of Engineering for AdTech. We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time betwee

The Head of Engineering for Retail will lead the Retail engineering organisation, set technical direction, and ensure high‑quality delivery. Build engineering capability by leading and developing Engineering Managers and the wider engineering leadership team. Solid understanding of modern engineer

An innovative media company is seeking a Head of Engineering for AdTech to lead a robust team in steering cloud-first engineering transformation. This position offers a dynamic work environment with hybrid working options.

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Engineering to lead our development teams and drive the technical vision of our products. Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 15 software engineers across multiple projects. Track and manage engineering metrics related to velocity, quality, and reliability.