Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Estates Manager (Operations) to play a pivotal role in delivering safe, efficient and compliant estate services across our healthcare estate. This senior management position offers an exciting opportunity to lead multidisciplinary maintenance teams and contribute to the strategic management of one of Wales’ largest healthcare organisations. As a key member of the Operational Maintenance Team, you will oversee the management, operation and maintenance of healthcare buildings, engineering plant, building fabric, services and equipment, ensuring that services remain responsive, compliant and patient-focused. Essential Requirements
- Degree-level professional qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Management or supervisory studies qualification/training.
- Significant experience in building services, estates maintenance or engineering environments.
- Specialist knowledge of building fabric and maintenance services
- A recognised apprenticeship background.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Excellent IT skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Full UK driving licence and ability to travel throughout the Health Board
Job summary
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Estates Manager (Operations) to play a pivotal role in delivering safe, efficient and compliant estate services across our healthcare estate. This senior management position offers an exciting opportunity to lead multidisciplinary maintenance teams and contribute to the strategic management of one of Wales’ largest healthcare organisations. As a key member of the Operational Maintenance Team, you will oversee the management, operation and maintenance of healthcare buildings, engineering plant, building fabric, services and equipment, ensuring that services remain responsive, compliant and patient-focused. Essential Requirements
- Degree-level professional qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Management or supervisory studies qualification/training.
- Significant experience in building services, estates maintenance or engineering environments.
- Specialist knowledge of building fabric and maintenance services
- A recognised apprenticeship background.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Excellent IT skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Full UK driving licence and ability to travel throughout the Health Board
If you are an experienced estates professional with a passion for operational excellence, compliance and team leadership, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary estates maintenance teams across the Health Board.
- Manage operational maintenance services, including reactive, planned preventative and periodic maintenance programmes.
- Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), Health & Safety requirements and industry standards.
- Act as Senior Authorised Person for specialist systems such as Medical Gas Pipeline Systems, Specialist Ventilation Systems and Decontamination Services (following appropriate appointment and training).
- Manage budgets, contracts, service level agreements and specialist maintenance providers.
- Provide professional and technical advice to senior managers, clinicians and directors.
- Lead on workforce development, staff performance, apprenticeships and training programmes.
- Support energy management initiatives and drive continuous improvement across the Health Board estate
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired to degree level plus relevant or equivalent experience
- Specialist knowledge of building fabric
- Management/supervisors studies
- Served a recognised apprenticeship
Desirable
- Training in Health & Safety
- Corporate/Full Member of a professional Institution
- Evidence of CPD
- Specialist Knowledge acquired through courses and or experience to masters level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience in building services/maintenance
- Appropriate work experience
- Freedom to act to their own ability and on behalf of ABUHB
Desirable
- Working within the NHS
- Involved in project management
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Computer literate
- Participate in the management/supervision on call system
Desirable
- Preparation of Reports
- Able to contribute in a team environment
- Financial control systems
- Ability to speak Welsh
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good communicator
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post
- Available for out of hours working
Desirable
- Self motivated
- Customer focussed.
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 (Opens in a new tab) .
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 (Opens in a new tab) .
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Ystrad Fawr Way
Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed
CF82 7GP
United Kingdom
Employer’s website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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