Estates Projects Officer

NHS; Willerby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Are you an organised and proactive professional with experience in estates projects? Join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality capital and revenue schemes that support the Trust's strategic vision.

We are seeking an Estates Projects Officer to manage and deliver assigned capital projects and revenue schemes from inception to completion. This role involves overseeing design and procurement processes, managing contractors and consultants, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of the Estates Strategy.

About You:

• Strong project management experience in estates or construction.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in CAD, BIM, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to analyse complex technical information and problem-solve effectively.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations and compliance requirements.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and ensure safe, high-quality environments for our patients, staff and visitors.

Apply now and be part of a team shaping the future!

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

• Management of delegated capital and revenue projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare design briefs, technical drawings, room data sheets, and specifications.
• Oversee tender processes, procurement assessments, and financial monitoring.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and liaise with regulatory bodies.
• Conduct audits relating to DDA, CQC, and ligature compliance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, health and safety, and trust policies.
• Assist with property acquisitions, disposals, leases, and licences.
• Manage Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems.
• Lead on product development, project standardisation, and major property remediation insurance claims.
• Act as Deputy Responsible Person for capital projects in relation to water safety and asbestos.
• Undertake site inspections, surveys, and audits, ensuring project quality and safety.

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and well-being support.

Job responsibilities

For further information with regard to this vacancy please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Education and Training

• Project Management of delegated capital projects which includes a working knowledge of contract law and administration (specifically JCT Minor Works and NEC3 Short Form)
• Applied knowledge of Building Regulations and the associates Approved Documents together with Health Technical Memorandum and Health Building Notes for the development of new works
• Working knowledge of financial governance i.e. Financial Standing Instructions and Schemes of Delegation
• Working knowledge of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Working knowledge of health and safety legislation, and other statutory obligations relating to health premises and facilities management.
• Degree level in a property related discipline or equivalent, post graduate knowledge through training, experience.
• Working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015)
• Microsoft Project qualification or experience and working knowledge for the formal planning of projects
• Awareness and knowledge of department of health general design guidance within healthcare settings.
• Leadership/Management qualification or proven experience of team management of employed and contracted staff
• Working knowledge of building information modelling and 3D modelling software's
• Background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering / Design

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of financial management and the preparation of financial projections, financial estimates for new construction projects
• Experience of design development with client organisations
• Experience of specifying construction projects and the associated procurement process
• Ability to undertake measured surveys which includes experience in the use of technical equipment
• Technical experience in the detailed construction of projects within the health care sector
• Experience in carrying out ligature and DDA audits

Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities

• The ability to work in a team environment as well as being self-disciplined and motivated to work alone.
• Capable of leading a team on delegated projects.
• Project management and planning skills.
• Well-developed communication, IT and project management skills.
• Ability to effectively commute between various sites.

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.