Estates Officer

Job overview

• Building Maintenance Oversight Lead on the management of building fabric, structures, and associated systems, ensuring planned and reactive maintenance is delivered effectively. Compliance & Safety Ensure all buildings meet statutory requirements, health and safety legislation, and Trust policies. Maintain accurate records of inspections, certifications, and remedial works. Capital & Minor Works Projects Support and manage building projects, including refurbishments, upgrades, and minor works. Provide technical input and oversee contractors to ensure quality and timely delivery. Strategic Estate Planning Contribute to long-term estate strategies, advising on building condition, lifecycle planning, and investment priorities. Technical Expertise Act as the subject matter expert for building-related services, offering guidance on construction, materials, and building systems across all Trust sites. External Liaison Serve as the first point of contact for external contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies regarding building matters. Coordinate queries and ensure timely resolution. Collaboration & Support Work closely with Estates and Facilities colleagues to ensure integrated delivery of building and support services. Assist in problem-solving and implement remedial actions where required.
• Building Maintenance Oversight Lead on the management of building fabric, structures, and associated systems, ensuring planned and reactive maintenance is delivered effectively.
• Compliance & Safety Ensure all buildings meet statutory requirements, health and safety legislation, and Trust policies. Maintain accurate records of inspections, certifications, and remedial works.
• Capital & Minor Works Projects Support and manage building projects, including refurbishments, upgrades, and minor works. Provide technical input and oversee contractors to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Strategic Estate Planning Contribute to long-term estate strategies, advising on building condition, lifecycle planning, and investment priorities.
• Technical Expertise Act as the subject matter expert for building-related services, offering guidance on construction, materials, and building systems across all Trust sites.
• External Liaison Serve as the first point of contact for external contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies regarding building matters. Coordinate queries and ensure timely resolution.
• Collaboration & Support Work closely with Estates and Facilities colleagues to ensure integrated delivery of building and support services. Assist in problem-solving and implement remedial actions where required.

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance Delivery Proactively coordinate the delivery of all building-related maintenance activities, including planned, reactive, and emergency works, as well as minor projects and support services, ensuring adherence to agreed response times and schedules.
• Contractor & Specialist Oversight Manage and coordinate specialist building maintenance contractors and service contracts, ensuring compliance with Trust standards and effective performance monitoring.
• Forward-Looking Maintenance Approach Apply technical knowledge and demonstrate a proactive, future-focused approach to building maintenance, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation in service delivery.
• Compliance & Record Management Ensure all maintenance activities are correctly coordinated, documented, and recorded, maintaining accurate records to support compliance, audit requirements, and continuous improvement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached Job Description

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme

• Blue Light Card Discounts