Job Description

Building Team Leader
Maudsley Hospital, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, SE5
Band 5 18.39/hr
37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday 08.00-16.30 with on call rota
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) is looking for a highly motivated and skilled Building Team Leader to join our Estates and Facilities team at Maudsley Hospital in Camberwell.

As the Building Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of building trade staff in delivering high-quality repair, maintenance, and minor works across our facilities. This role is essential to maintaining a safe, functional, and therapeutic environment for our service users, staff, and visitors.

Main Responsibilities

Lead a team of multi-skilled building operatives, managing day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and small-scale construction projects.

Plan and coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance of building fabric, finishes, fixtures, and fittings.

Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with NHS regulations, health & safety standards, and statutory building codes.

Work closely with Estates Officers, clinical teams, and contractors to minimise disruption to services.

Maintain accurate records using the Trust's CAFM system and contribute to reports, audits, and inspections.

Support compliance with fire safety, security, and infection control requirements related to the built environment.

Supervise contractors and monitor the quality and safety of work delivered.

Participate in the on-call rota and respond to emergency situations as required.

What We're Looking For

A qualified building tradesperson (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent) in carpentry, plastering, brickwork, or general building maintenance.

Demonstrable experience supervising or leading a small team in a facilities or estates management setting.

Strong working knowledge of building maintenance systems, health & safety legislation, and construction best practices.

Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.

Experience working in healthcare, public sector, or a similar complex environment is desirable.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals (NHSP), owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), works in partnership with hospital trusts to provide a bank of highly skilled temporary workers who want to work flexibly within the NHS. Working through the NHSP bank means Trusts do not have to rely on expensive agencies. Right now, we have over 126,000 members registered on our bank from various roles, grades, and specialities, saving the NHS over 70 million each year. This money is then reinvested back into the NHS. Register today for various flexible working options and long-term placement opportunities.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 18.39 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Overtime
Work Location: In person