Estates Operations Manager

Estates Operations Manager  – 6 Month Contract

Location: Shrewsbury & Telford (Across 2 NHS Hospital Sites)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP for 6 months 
Rate: £34.00 per hour (Umbrella) / £29.92 per hour (PAYE equivalent) (Band 8a) 

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Estates Operations Manager to join an NHS organisation on a 6-month contract. This is a key leadership role responsible for the effective operational management of estate services across two hospital sites, ensuring a safe, compliant, and high-quality environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You will oversee all aspects of the Trust’s estate, including building and engineering systems, roads, footpaths, and grounds, ensuring full compliance with NHS standards, statutory regulations, and health & safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the operational management of estates services across two hospital sites
• Ensure all building and engineering systems are maintained to NHS and statutory standards
• Manage planned, reactive, and preventative maintenance programmes
• Oversee contractors and in-house maintenance teams
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety and HTM requirements
• Manage and control estates operational budgets effectively
• Respond to and lead on critical incidents and operational failures
• Drive service improvements and maintain high standards of service delivery
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external stakeholders

Essential Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence – ability to travel between sites is essential
• Degree (or equivalent) in Building Services, Engineering, or related discipline, with postgraduate-level experience
• Strong background in operational maintenance management within a complex organisation
• Proven experience managing estates maintenance teams and external contractors
• Experience of financial control of estates budgets
• Strong understanding of NHS estates policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities and lead during operational incidents
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• Confident, proactive, and able to work independently
• Strong team leadership and motivational ability

Desirable Requirements:

• Certificate/Diploma in Management Studies (or equivalent)
• NEBOSH Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely qualification
• Working towards or holding Chartered status or membership of a professional body (e.g. IHEEM)
• Experience managing hospital engineering systems and HTM compliance
• Experience of service improvement and organisational change within a Trade Unionised environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estates professional to play a vital role within a busy healthcare environment, ensuring safe and efficient hospital operations.

Apply today or contact:
📧 rebecca.hyde@servicecare.org.uk for more information