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Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Behaviours
Flexible and approachable
- Behaviours
Able to work in multi-disciplinary teams and co-ordinate work with outside agencies
- Behaviours
Able to demonstrate the importance of good and effective communication within the Trust
- Experience
Significant years experience, post qualification, relevant experience in Estates Management at a higher level
- Experience
Experience of Working in an Acute Hospital Environment
- Experience
Experience of Design & Construction Techniques
- Experience
Experience of Maintenance Works Procedures
- Experience
Experience of Health Technical Memorandums
- Experience
Experience of Hospital Building Notes
- Qualifications
A minimum qualification of Relevant Degree or [equivalent qualification recognised by an appropriate registration authority]
- Qualifications
Engineering Council Registered Professional Engineer or equivalent Building registration
- Practical Skills
Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job
- Practical Skills
Have good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Special Knowledge
Good communication skills
- Special Knowledge
Able to manage change
- Special Knowledge
Adaptable to change
- Special Knowledge
Knowledge of the Health and Safety legislation appertaining to Estate Management
- Other Requirements
To attend and fully participate in training provided by the Trust
- Other Requirements
To participate in Continuing Professional Development programs as identified
Desirable
26 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Knowledge of HTM 2020 [LV Electrical Safety Code]
- Experience
Knowledge of HTM 2021 [HV Electrical Safety Code]
- Experience
Knowledge of HTM 2011 [Emergency Electrical Services]
- Experience
Knowledge of Generator & Battery Systems
- Experience
Knowledge of Electrical Inspection & Testing
- Experience
Knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems
- Experience
Knowledge of HTM 2010 [Sterilizers]
- Experience
Knowledge of HTM 2030 [Washer Disinfectors}
- Experience
Knowledge of HTM 2022 [Medical Gases]
- Experience
Knowledge of LPHW ,DHW & CW Systems
- Experience
Knowledge of Steam Plant & Systems
- Experience
Knowledge of Ventilation Systems
- Experience
Knowledge of HTM 2030 [Washer Disinfectors]
- Experience
Knowledge of HTM 2040 [Legionella]
- Experience
Knowledge of FireCode
- Experience
Knowledge of Building Regulations
- Experience
Knowledge of DDA Regulations
- Experience
Knowledge of Planning Regulations
- Experience
Knowledge of CDM Regulations
- Experience
Knowledge of Confined Spaces Regulations
- Experience
Knowledge of PUWER Regulations
- Qualifications
Essential qualifications following appointment include:- Qualified Authorised Person for Medical Gas Pipeline Systems, High and Low Voltage Electrical Distribution Systems and other statutory Permit to Work Systems e.g Confined Spaces etc.
- Qualifications
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in Healthcare Estates Management
- Qualifications
Membership of a Professional Institution e.g.: IEE, IET, I.MechE, CIBSE, IHEEM, CIOB, RICS, RIBA
- Practical Skills
To be computer literate and understand the importance of accurate electronic record keeping
- Special Knowledge
Good financial and budgetary skills
Job summary
If you are looking for an NHS career in Leeds, you could not come to a better place to work. Like any complex organisation, our jobs in Leeds cover all aspects of ensuring the day-to-day delivery of our services to over one million patients every year and this is an opportunity to join the Operational Estates Team in a key role to support the challenge of delivering the highest standards of care to our patients through the provision of a safe environment.
Main duties of the job
An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Estates Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as an engineering Estates Manager (Operations) based at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) site. This is a key role in the management and the operation of the Trusts estate which, at over 500,000 sq. meters, is one of the largest and most complex in the country. The Estates Manager shall have an electrical background and possess good computer and IT skills. The post holder will be responsible for the integrity of the Mechanical and Electrical systems and infrastructure, and for providing specialist technical advice for the day-to-day management of the Trust's buildings with regards to breakdowns, planned preventative maintenance and minor works projects whilst providing expert advice on all aspects of Estates Services.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 09 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 002112
- Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name Andrew Bielby Position Head of Estates Email andrew.bielby@nhs.net Phone number 07887848132
Job Summary
An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Estates Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as an engineering Estates Manager (Operations) based at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) site. This is a key role in the management and the operation of the Trusts estate which, at over 500,000 sq. meters, is one of the largest and most complex in the country.
The Estates Manager shall have an electrical background and possess good computer and IT skills. The post holder will be responsible for the integrity of the Mechanical and Electrical systems and infrastructure, and for providing specialist technical advice for the day-to-day management of the Trust's buildings with regards to breakdowns, planned preventative maintenance and minor works projects whilst providing expert advice on all aspects of Estates Services.
Why you should join our Team
What you will bring to the role
The post holder will be responsible for the supervision and management of the of in-house multi-skilled Estates maintenance team, as well as the coordination of specialist contractors that are pivotal to the day to day running of the Estates function.
The role will include responsibility for ensuring that the site has compliant value-for money service contracts for all specialist maintenance services, collaborating closely with colleagues at other Trust sites to standardise contracts where appropriate. This will include working with Trust Procurement specialists to ensure that all contracts are fully compliant with Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).
The role will require the successful candidate to be an Authorised person for High Voltage (HV), Low Voltage (LV) and Medical Gas systems and have an oversight of Authorised person duties for Lifts, Ventilation and Boilers and Pressure systems.
The post holder will be required to carry out some work outside normal working hours, and participate in an on-call service to provide out of hours advice and attendance on site as required. The post holder will be expected to use their skills, experience, and initiative to resolve problems.
The post holder shall have responsibility for the management of the Estates team and contractors using the RESET certification, control of contactors competence-verification system.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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This advert is for Estates Manager - Operations with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Estates manager role. The advertised salary is £49387.00 to £56515.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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