Head of Operational Estates

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Head of Operational Estates

The closing date is 03 February 2026

The Head of Operational Estates will be responsible for a portfolio of estate services across the Trust's estate. They will ensure that services are efficient and effective value for money in accordance with national guidelines. The post holder will ensure that the Trust provides a safe, secure and welcoming environment for patients and staff and that Estate services are in line with Government targets and initiatives, regulatory compliance and local targets.

Main duties of the job

• Lead in the development of mechanical, electrical and building services and continually identify service developments this is to include the development of policies and environmental action plans.
• To interpret Government directives i.e. Premises Assurance Model, ERIC collection, HTM requirements, Sustainability agenda, and to subsequently draft polices and operational plans to ensure compliance.
• To ensure that the Estates Services are best value for money (VFM) through compiling service level agreements and market testing/benchmarking the services within contract time tables.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job responsibilities

To ensure that all infection control procedures are being followed in relation to project works, ventilation, water systems in the organization.

To ensure that all audit processes are being carried out in accordance with mandatory, statutory and local guidelines and reported to the Trust Board in accordance with the Trust governance framework.

To highlight, manage and oversee all Health and Safety risks in accordance with the Trust Risk management policy.

Develop an action plan for the backlog of maintenance and plant replacement and repair

Please see full job description and person specification attached

Person Specification Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with an engineering background
• Master's in either an engineering or Business field
• Chartered Engineer status

Knowledge

• Knowledge of NHS transformation agenda in respect of Estates and/or an up-to-date knowledge and awareness of key issues in Estates management.
• Engineering knowledge in both electrical and mechanical fields.

Skills

• Leadership skills, to provide vision and drive for the future development of services.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to perform within multi-disciplinary groups.
• Ability to drive and manage change programs and changed working practices.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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