Head of Estates | Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Head of Estates

Make a strategic impact. Lead a diverse Estates portfolio. Shape environments that truly support patient care.

About the role

This senior, influential role is responsible for operational leadership, compliance, and the delivery of high‑quality, safe and sustainable Estates services across the Trust. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership to the Estates team, offer expert advice on technical and compliance matters across the Trust’s estate, ensure full compliance with all relevant Statutory Legislation, Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs) and Codes of Practice, and continuously improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of our facilities. You will act as the Trust’s Senior Operational Manager for Engineering and Estates (EME) services and have the competence and authority to line‑manage Authorised Persons in accordance with HTM‑00.

Key responsibilities

• Operational Engineering Management
• Electrical Services
• Mechanical Services
• Building Fabric
• Planned and Reactive Maintenance Programmes
• Sustainability and Environmental Performance
• Minor Improvement and Capital Works
• Energy Management
• Service and Maintenance Contracts
• Grounds and Gardens
• Security Services
• Fire Safety
• Lead on specialist Estates matters, interpreting legislative and regulatory requirements and translating them into effective, workable solutions.

About you

You will be a confident senior Estates professional with a strong background in complex estates environments, able to balance strategic vision with hands‑on operational leadership. You will have proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring statutory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across Estates services.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the physical environment of the Trust, influencing patient experience, staff wellbeing and long‑term sustainability. You will work closely with senior leaders and have the autonomy to make a real difference.

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