Senior Multi-Site Estates Operations Manager
1 day ago
Shrewsbury
Job Purpose The Senior Multi-Site Estates Operations Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of estates services across a diverse and expanding building portfolio. You will ensure the delivery of a safe, efficient, and high-quality environment for patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining strict legislative compliance and high performance standards across multiple technical disciplines. Location: Shrewsbury Job Type: Temporary Duration of booking: Expected to last 6-9 months with possible extension Proposed start date: ASAP Pay Rates: Up to£40 per hour Umbrella or £35 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm Sector: Healthcare Based: Office / Hospital Key Responsibilities Operational Management • Lead the maintenance of all building and engineering systems, roadways, and grounds to statutory and healthcare standards (HTM/HBN)., • Oversee planned and reactive maintenance programs using both directly employed staff and external contractors., • Act as an Authorised/Responsible Person (AP/RP) in specialist areas such as Medical Gases, Water Safety (Legionella), Ventilation, Decontamination, or Electrical Safety., • Serve as the Estates Manager on-call to resolve emergency situations and support clinical teams. Leadership & People Management • Directly line manage Operational Estates Managers and their respective teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high productivity., • Manage HR processes including performance reviews, objective setting, and professional development., • Promote effective, transparent communication between the Estates directorate, clinical care groups, and external partners., • Planning & Financial Performance, • Develop and implement local operational plans aligned with organisational business objectives., • Manage delegated budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and the achievement of cost-improvement targets., • Oversee the procurement and commercial management of specialist service contracts and waste management. Compliance & Risk Management • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, including Asbestos regulations and HSE guidance., • Develop robust Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all works., • Manage the Estates Risk Register and oversee incident reporting (e.g., Datix) to ensure lessons are learned and risks mitigated., • Collaborate on capital project handovers to ensure new installations are fit for purpose and effectively commissioned., • System Management & Sustainability, • Utilise CAFM systems (e.g., Micad) to monitor KPIs and generate performance reports., • Implement initiatives to minimise energy and utility consumption in line with environmental and social responsibility goals. Person Specification: Key Requirements • Experience: Significant senior operational experience within a complex Estates environment (ideally NHS or similar healthcare setting)., • Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of building services, engineering systems, and healthcare-specific compliance (HTMs)., • Leadership: Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage large-scale change., • Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to provide expert advice to senior directors and external agencies., • Values: A commitment to patient-focused service delivery, equality, diversity, and professional integrity.