Head of Estates and EDTS

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced estates professional to join the Estates and Facilities Senior Management Team as Head of Estates and EDTS
As a strategic leader, you will be responsible for the Trust's operational estates services and capital project delivery, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused service across a complex NHS property portfolio. You will oversee a team including an Estates Manager, surveyors, project managers, and technical and administrative staff, delivering both in-house and income-generating services under the EDTS brand.
You'll manage the Trust's capital programme and contribute to projects delivered on behalf of NHS Property Services (NHSPS), acting as a key liaison with NHSPS and internal stakeholders. The role demands sound judgement on complex estates and compliance matters, strong leadership, and the ability to communicate technical information in an accessible way.
You will hold a degree in engineering, building services or equivalent, have extensive senior-level experience in operational estates management, an in-depth knowledge of NHS estates, statutory compliance, and UK/EU legislation and hold a chartered membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., CIBSE, IEE, IMechE, IHEEM, or actively progressing registered status.
This is a pivotal post, reporting directly to the Director of Estates & Facilities, with a strong professional link to the Head of Compliance & Risk Services., + Provide strategic leadership for Estates Maintenance, Capital Programmes, and EDTS Design/Project Management.
+ Ensure delivery of compliant, efficient, and customer-responsive maintenance services within budget.
+ Develop PPM plans, KPIs, and statutory compliance systems.
+ Oversee Helpdesk, contract tendering, budget setting, and capital programme delivery (£2m revenue, £10-15m capital).
+ Authorise and manage specialist contracts, condition surveys, and equipment replacement. Lead on policy development, audits, and emergency planning.
+ Support sustainability targets and manage asset data via MICAD/CAD.
+ Ensure compliance with NHS HTMs, health & safety alerts, and participate in governance and on-call duties.
+ Lead staff recruitment, performance, training, and communications.
+ Foster strong relations with internal stakeholders, PFI/FM providers, and neighbouring Trusts to deliver safe, high-quality estate services aligned with strategic goals.

Degree Level in Surveying or equivalent
- Post graduate level knowledge / experience in property asset management
- Professional qualification (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

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