Estates Contracts Manager

Job overview

We’re looking for a skilled and organised Estates Contracts Manager to lead on the management of third-party contracts across our Estates services at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

In this key role, you’ll oversee a wide range of Estates-related maintenance contracts, from fire safety systems to medical equipment servicing, ensuring service providers deliver safe, compliant and high-quality work. You’ll be the main point of contact for contractors, working closely with colleagues across Estates, Procurement, Governance and Clinical teams to monitor contract performance, lead on procurement processes, and support the long-term management and replacement of key assets.

You’ll also play a vital part in aligning Estates contract outcomes with national standards, NHS guidance, and regulatory frameworks including the Premises Assurance Model (PAM) and Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements.

Our sites span across Sussex, and we offer flexibility with your base location—this role can be based at one of several sites across the county.

Main duties of the job

This is a senior role, with responsibility for developing and overseeing Estates contracts that support the safety, functionality and compliance of the Trust’s buildings and equipment. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on the procurement, performance monitoring and review of all Estates Mechanical, Electrical and Clinical Engineering contracts
• Building strong working relationships with contractors and service users across the Trust
• Analysing contract performance using KPIs and service reports, and providing assurance through reporting to Estates and Medical Device committees
• Managing contract finances, including delegated budgets and authorising payments
• Designing and implementing long-term maintenance and replacement programmes
• Ensuring that data on assets and maintenance records is accurate and up to date
• Supporting audit and compliance work
• Supporting development of Estates services in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll have the opportunity to shape how we deliver and manage Estates services across Sussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive overview of the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.