Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Building Manager (Construction) to join our Estates Team at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital.
Estates plays a crucial role in keeping our hospitals and services running. From essential power, heating, plumbing and mechanical systems, to the inside and outside of our buildings and grounds, Estates staff make sure these are safe and well-maintained for our patients, visitors, and other staff.
In the Estates Team Operational team you will be working alongside other Building Managers (Construction) and Building technicians, fellow Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Engineering Technicians and Craft persons.
All with a commitment to service excellence to our patients and their environment.
Main duties of the job
Our staff have a wide range of expertise and skills - from construction trades and technical skills, building and site management, surveying, and more. Together they carry out vital inspections, maintenance, and repairs across our sites, so that we can keep giving excellent care to our patients.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management, administration, and workload of various building staff within Estates. You'll also manage and supervise external contractors, to ensure works are completed on time and to agreed standards.
You'll need to be highly experienced within your trade, as well as have the management, people and communication skills needed to lead an effective team.
Want to find out more? Feel free to get in touch via the contact details below for an informal chat.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
190-0374-DIR-C
Job locations
Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education & Qulifications
Essential

• Degree in a building related subject or equivalent experience.
• Educated to Post Graduate level or in-depth knowledge with proven ability in managing complex estates services and infrastructure
• Extensive construction/property management knowledge gained through training and experience to degree level.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and management/ leadership development.

Desirable

• Masters degree or equivalent knowledge and experience in Building Surveying, Engineering or construction related discipline.
• Chartered Member of appropriate building / engineering related Professional Institution, such as the RICS, CIOB, IHEEM, CIBSE or RIBA.

Experience
Essential

• Must have thorough understanding of your specialist area and be fully conversant with current legislation.
• Experience of liaison with and supervising building and engineering staff and contractors.
• Extensive experience in a building / construction environment.
• Able to manage operational staff effectively and deal effectively deal with grievance and disciplinary issues.
• Able to manage contractors effectively.
• High level technical competency able to plan and manage complex health facilities.
• A sound knowledge of estate strategies and how they link with clinical relationships.

Desirable

• Must be able to demonstrate suitable post apprenticeship experience in non-routine maintenance and fault finding of complex building services and equipment with a broad understanding of other trade disciplines.
• Experience of estimating budget costs, cost control and cashflow forecasting.
• Experience of managing within the remit of SFI's in a healthcare environment.
• A track record in managing building services maintenance and project management within a large organisation.
• Computer systems experience.
• Previously held Authorised Person and/or Competent Person Role.
• Previous experience in a hospital maintenance environment with exposure to all building and engineering aspects.

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Thorough knowledge of relevant NHS Technical standards, HBN's and relevant Building Standards.
• Good communication, negotiating and inter-personal skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Policy and Safe Working Procedures.
• Knowledge of statutory legislation and relevant Codes of Practice.
• Able to read, understand and analyse complex building and construction drawings.
• Ability to work under own initiative in a demand driven service.
• Familiarity with Microsoft software and general computer literacy.
• Commitment to customer service and satisfaction.
• A track record of developing and maintaining good working relationships at all levels in a large organisation.
• Industrious and versatile, able to work on a diverse range of projects at one time.
• Able to prioritise work within imposed deadlines.
• Must be a team player and have personal initiative and drive.

Desirable

• Knowledge of operating a computerised labour management / CAFM system.
• Good supervisory skills.
• Mentoring and Training experience.

Person Specification
Education & Qulifications
Essential

• Degree in a building related subject or equivalent experience.
• Educated to Post Graduate level or in-depth knowledge with proven ability in managing complex estates services and infrastructure
• Extensive construction/property management knowledge gained through training and experience to degree level.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and management/ leadership development.

Desirable

• Masters degree or equivalent knowledge and experience in Building Surveying, Engineering or construction related discipline.
• Chartered Member of appropriate building / engineering related Professional Institution, such as the RICS, CIOB, IHEEM, CIBSE or RIBA.

Experience
Essential

• Must have thorough understanding of your specialist area and be fully conversant with current legislation.
• Experience of liaison with and supervising building and engineering staff and contractors.
• Extensive experience in a building / construction environment.
• Able to manage operational staff effectively and deal effectively deal with grievance and disciplinary issues.
• Able to manage contractors effectively.
• High level technical competency able to plan and manage complex health facilities.
• A sound knowledge of estate strategies and how they link with clinical relationships.

Desirable

• Must be able to demonstrate suitable post apprenticeship experience in non-routine maintenance and fault finding of complex building services and equipment with a broad understanding of other trade disciplines.
• Experience of estimating budget costs, cost control and cashflow forecasting.
• Experience of managing within the remit of SFI's in a healthcare environment.
• A track record in managing building services maintenance and project management within a large organisation.
• Computer systems experience.
• Previously held Authorised Person and/or Competent Person Role.
• Previous experience in a hospital maintenance environment with exposure to all building and engineering aspects.

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Thorough knowledge of relevant NHS Technical standards, HBN's and relevant Building Standards.
• Good communication, negotiating and inter-personal skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Policy and Safe Working Procedures.
• Knowledge of statutory legislation and relevant Codes of Practice.
• Able to read, understand and analyse complex building and construction drawings.
• Ability to work under own initiative in a demand driven service.
• Familiarity with Microsoft software and general computer literacy.
• Commitment to customer service and satisfaction.
• A track record of developing and maintaining good working relationships at all levels in a large organisation.
• Industrious and versatile, able to work on a diverse range of projects at one time.
• Able to prioritise work within imposed deadlines.
• Must be a team player and have personal initiative and drive.

Desirable

• Knowledge of operating a computerised labour management / CAFM system.
• Good supervisory skills.
• Mentoring and Training experience.

Skills Required