Sector Estates Manager

Job summary

Manage the Hard FM function, focusing on building maintenance, water safety, and ventilation compliance. Lead capital planning and project management to develop the site over the next 10-25 years.

Job details

AfC Band 7 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,818.72 per annum (pro rata) Hours 36 Contract Duration Permanent Post Details The State Hospital is recruiting Sector Estates Manager with core skills in building maintenance, projects, water safety and ventilation. The role is crucial in the development of the site over the next 10-25 years through effective capital planning and project management, along with robust compliance activities ensuring the wellbeing of our patients and staff. The roles will have responsibilities to all aspects of the Hard FM function related to business risk, quality management and delivery of long-term maintenance strategies. Experience Appropriate Degree/HNC in Building Engineering or equivalent. Technical and managerial experience in healthcare maintenance. As well as wide knowledge and experience of engineering and building services systems. Closing Date The closing date for applications is 17/09/2026. For an informal discussion please contact Tommy Logan, Head of Estates and Facilities on 01555 842162. If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team on to discuss your requirements. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. It should be noted that the State Hospital is a high secure hospital and the current organisational position based on a risk assessment is that we welcome applications from people 16-18 for non clinical roles however to be eligible for a clinical role applicants should be 18 years and older. Should you have any questions in relation to this please contact Right to Work To work in the UK, you must have valid permission granted by UK Visas and Immigration. NHS Scotland Boards check this as part of pre-employment checks, which can be evidenced through visas or settled/pre-settled status. For details, visit the GOV.UK website. Some posts may allow sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visa, but only if the employer is a licensed sponsor and the role meets salary thresholds. Please note: The State Hospital is NOT licensed to issue certificates of sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. It is essential that you confirm your right to work before applying. Artificial Intelligence Candidates should provide responses that are accurate, authentic, and reflective of their own knowledge, skills, and experience. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist in drafting responses is permitted, provided that all information is factual, verifiable, and can be supported by evidence if requested. By submitting your application, you confirm that your answers are truthful and represent your personal experience. Any misleading or fabricated content may result in your application being withdrawn from the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Manage the Hard FM function, focusing on building maintenance, water safety, and ventilation compliance. Lead capital planning and project management to develop the site over the next 10-25 years.

Requirements

Requires a degree or HNC in Building Engineering or an equivalent qualification. Candidates must have technical and managerial experience in healthcare maintenance and knowledge of building services systems.

Listed skills

• Compliance · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Building Maintenance
• Project Management
• Water Safety
• Ventilation
• Capital Planning
• Compliance
• Hard FM
• Risk Management
• Quality Management
• Building Services Systems

Job areas

• Engineering
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Government & Public Sector