WTWA Senior Estates Officer (Mechanical)
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
The closing date is 09 March 2026
The WTWA Estates Officer has responsibility for Hard Facilities Management (FM) services and subcontracted services at Wythenshawe Hospital, Trafford Hospital, Withington Community Hospital, Altrincham Hospital (WTWA), Opal House and associated 'Off Campus' properties. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all buildings, plant & infrastructure are maintained safely and cost effectively within agreed statutory requirements, in accordance with NHS and the Trust's policies and procedures. The post holder will manage and monitor programmes of work, Compliance, Health & Safety (H&S) legislation and work with the Trust's Energy & Sustainability team to ensure efficient use of energy, power and utilities services. The post holder will deputise for the WTWA Estates Manager in his/her absence.
Main duties of the job
- Operational Maintenance
- Finance
- Management
- Energy & Utilities Management
- Health & Safety
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000-plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- City and Guilds Level 3 Engineering Maintenance / Building Services
- NVQ Level 3 / ONC in Engineering / Building Services
- Evidence of Continuing Learning
- HNC and HND in relevant discipline
- Corporate membership of relevant professional body
- Suitable Building Contract Management Qualification
Experience
- Experience in managing multi‑disciplined team
- A track record of successful management and control of Hard Facilities contracts
- Experience of budget management
- Evidence of acting as the lead in maintaining and managing engineering Compliance
- Proven track record in providing contract appraisal
- Understanding of Property Leases, Rates etc
- NHS experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and professionals at all levels in the organisation and externally
- Good communication skills both written and verbally
- Contract management and control experience
- Ability to present information in clear and understandable format
- Contract and performance management skills including managing third‑party service providers
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Experience of performing the role of Chair in Safety Group or Compliance Meetings
Requirements
- A good working knowledge of IT packages including Microsoft Office, Excel and Word
- A sound working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation and associate safe working practices
- Numerate
- LiterateGood interpersonal skills
- Well‑developed problem solving ability
- Understanding of acute hospitals and healthcare environment
- Knowledge of legislation requirements as they relate to estates and environmental issues within the NHS Trust estate
Personal Attributes
- Self‑motivation and act on own initiative
- Has a controls and results orientated perspective
- Ability to influence others
- Ability to build good working relationships
- Able to work with high degree of flexibility and adaptability
- Perform well under pressure with demonstrable copying skills
- Team player
- Problem solving approach
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.
Address
International House
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
349-COR-7794057-RL4
Job locations
International House
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