Estates Officer
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter, EX2 7HY
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
18 days left
Job description
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides compassionate, quality and timely emergency andurgent care to everyone in the South West 24 hours a...
Estates Officers have day to day responsibility for the management of operational aspects of Trust buildings, its partnership organisations and internal customers ensuring they are progressive, responsive to internal and external demand, are patient focused, safe, efficient, and effective.
Estates Officers will contribute to the planning and delegation of minor estates schemes/projects, including liaison with operational teams and professions such as contractors, suppliers, planning officers and specialist consultants.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record within a similar role in Facilities Management or Building Services. There is a specific need for the post holder to have an electrical background as they will be looking after sites with secondary and tertiary power supplies. They will be able to work under their own steam and as part of a wider team, they will have a sound knowledge of contractor management, health and safety and project management are essential. In addition, they will be be a confident and empathetic communicator with strong attention to detail, good judgement, a passion for delivery across multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment whilst having the ability to build productive relationships.
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
- Staff networks
- Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Education and qualifications
Essential
- HNC/D minimum level qualification in construction or building services
- Specialist construction or building services knowledge including legislation to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate professional body
- Good CPD evidence
- Post Graduate degree in relevant specialism
- Specialist electrical knowledge to degree level or equivalent experience
Previous experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience with broad survey and/or maintenance expertise
- Sound understanding of and experience in construction, building services and specialist works
- Experience of design, contracts, tender procedures and project management
- Experience in setting up and operating planned and reactive maintenance systems
- General health and safety experience and knowledge including Control of Legionella and Management of Asbestos
- Good working knowledge of the CDM Regulations
- Experience in an Estates or facilities Management role
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Previous experience with secondary and tertiary power.
- Previous NHS and/or ambulance service experience
- General Estate Management experience including working with landlords and statutory bodies.
- Previous involvement in energy monitoring and conservation
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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