FTC Head of Estates (Interim)
Barts Health NHS TrustLondon, England, United Kingdom
Added 3 Aug · still live
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£74,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1139 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (25% match). If the code is right — and Barts Health NHS Trust is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible Head of Estates to manage the Newham University Hospital site providing operational maintenance services throughout the Trust and its associated properties and sites.
You will have understanding of the latest Heath Technical Memorandums, conversant with up to date ACOP’s, BS & EN standards & SFG20 Standard Maintenance Specifications as they affect the management of Building Services throughout a frequently complex Health Care environment.
The post-holder will be responsible for the operations management of all statutory and regulatory compliance including Lifts, HVAC, Fire Safety, Non- Clinical Health & Safety Asbestos, Medical Gases, Water Hygiene, Building fabric, Electrical & Mechanical services, Budget/Financial management control of the Estates maintenance/ minor works and Estates SLA agreements.
You will have proven managerial skills in managing ni-house estate team, external consultants and contractors with the ability to demonstrate clear experience in the management of PFI contracts. You will have excellent communication skills that can articulate issues and problems to senior management in a meaningful way both to clinical & non-clinical members of staff.
You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of financial management within an NHS setting. This position will require you to participate in the on-call rota which includes out of hours working at our sites.
The post holder’s role is to manage all aspects of operational estates assets and is professionally responsible for the complete management and performance monitoring of Hard FM Services (PFI) across Newham University Hospital.
The post-holder will have responsibility for all statutory and regulatory compliance including Fire Safety management, Non-Clinical Health & Safety management, Asbestos management, Water Hygiene management including Legionella and Pseudomonas control management, Building, Electrical & Mechanical services (specifically trust wide lead for HVAC monitoring and reporting) including Medical Gas services.
To manage and monitor all contracted out services; particularly managing the performance of the PFI Hard FM Services ensuring compliance with statutory standards and in accordance with the Service Contract Schedules, the agreed monitoring and reporting standards and service KPIs. Including delivery of the sustainability agenda and ene
You will have understanding of the latest Heath Technical Memorandums, conversant with up to date ACOP’s, BS & EN standards & SFG20 Standard Maintenance Specifications as they affect the management of Building Services throughout a frequently complex Health Care environment.
The post-holder will be responsible for the operations management of all statutory and regulatory compliance including Lifts, HVAC, Fire Safety, Non- Clinical Health & Safety Asbestos, Medical Gases, Water Hygiene, Building fabric, Electrical & Mechanical services, Budget/Financial management control of the Estates maintenance/ minor works and Estates SLA agreements.
You will have proven managerial skills in managing ni-house estate team, external consultants and contractors with the ability to demonstrate clear experience in the management of PFI contracts. You will have excellent communication skills that can articulate issues and problems to senior management in a meaningful way both to clinical & non-clinical members of staff.
You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of financial management within an NHS setting. This position will require you to participate in the on-call rota which includes out of hours working at our sites.
The post holder’s role is to manage all aspects of operational estates assets and is professionally responsible for the complete management and performance monitoring of Hard FM Services (PFI) across Newham University Hospital.
The post-holder will have responsibility for all statutory and regulatory compliance including Fire Safety management, Non-Clinical Health & Safety management, Asbestos management, Water Hygiene management including Legionella and Pseudomonas control management, Building, Electrical & Mechanical services (specifically trust wide lead for HVAC monitoring and reporting) including Medical Gas services.
To manage and monitor all contracted out services; particularly managing the performance of the PFI Hard FM Services ensuring compliance with statutory standards and in accordance with the Service Contract Schedules, the agreed monitoring and reporting standards and service KPIs. Including delivery of the sustainability agenda and ene
rgy performance.
Maintain effective working relationships across clinical services and corporate divisions within the Trust and external organisations.
To adhere to standing financial instructions and ensure value for money on all tenders and purchases.
Deputise for the NUH EFM Director upon occasion, as necessary
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Simon Hughes Job title: NUH Director of Estates and Facilities Email address: simon.hughes23@nhs.net Telephone number: 07977641130
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Maintain effective working relationships across clinical services and corporate divisions within the Trust and external organisations.
To adhere to standing financial instructions and ensure value for money on all tenders and purchases.
Deputise for the NUH EFM Director upon occasion, as necessary
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Simon Hughes Job title: NUH Director of Estates and Facilities Email address: simon.hughes23@nhs.net Telephone number: 07977641130
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 1139 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~128k in sampleP25 £57kP75 £104k
£44kmedian £80kgoing rate £75k£129k
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1139 going rate of £74,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.