Job Description

The closing date is 5th Oct 2025

Job summary

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Estates Manager - Projects to join our Estates & Facilities Directorate. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for the delivery of capital investment programmes, backlog maintenance, and the operational management of construction and engineering projects across our estate.


You will act as the Trust's Clerk of Works, ensuring all projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with statutory and regulatory standards. You'll work closely with the Capital Redevelopment Team, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure our estate remains fit for purpose and supports excellent patient care.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Lead the planning and delivery of capital and backlog maintenance programmes. Oversee construction and engineering projects from design to handover. Ensure compliance with health & safety, HTMs, and statutory regulations. Manage project budgets, risk assessments, and commissioning processes. Act as Authorised Person for various engineering services (subject to training). Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams to minimise service disruption.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong project management skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy making a tangible impact, we would like to hear from you.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Degree level qualification in Building Services Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Building, Architectural, Quantity Surveying;


Or equivalent experience;


Plus, specialist knowledge acquired through an MSc or equivalent experience;


Project Management Qualification (PRINCE -2)




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Desirable

Completion of a recognised leadership development training programme;


Member of an appropriate professional body;


Evidence of continuing professional development;

Experience

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Essential

Experience working in a construction and/or Estates environment;


Experience of managing, planning, and budgeting;


Experience in building services management;


Working in a multi-skilled organisation;


Experience of risk management concepts and approaches;


Experience in the management of a high quality, responsive and cost-effective estates service with specific customer focus;




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Desirable

Understanding of Estates & Facilities service provision;


Energy management and policy development;


Experience of appointing/working with and design teams and professional design consultants,


Experience of managing multiple projects concurrently and decommissioning/commissioning buildings/engineering services;

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.


From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

For help with your application, contact:

Ian Robins


ian.robins@somersetft.nhs.uk


07500065844

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

55690.00 to 62682.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3190

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT