Estates Officer
Summerhill Services Limited
Birmingham, B9 5PU
Salary
£41,144 to £45,337
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
POSTS & HOURS: Estates Officer (Secure Care) Based at:Tamarind * From time to time you may be required to work outside of your area of responsibility ...
Role Purpose
To support the Senior Facilities Manager in planning, managing and monitoring of a comprehensive Estates Service which effectively supports the delivery of its clinical services.
To manage the Estates maintenance team to provide a statutory compliant, effective and efficient Estates service. Core elements will include Estates Health and Safety, communication at all levels, budgetary control, managing within HR Policies, advising management on statutory compliance, safe and efficient use of resources, first line energy management etc.
Undertake project management of statutory standards/backlog maintenance/minor works schemes undertaken by specialist and external contractors including development of project briefs, procurement, contract and performance management.
To support clinical management in all aspects of operational estate management and represent the Estates function at local clinical operational meetings ie risk management, resident council, site management, health and safety, local service developments etc.
Responsible for the day to day management, monitoring, forecasting and reporting of budgets and expenditure for service contracts.
Management of Estates services and associated resources to ensure delivery of SSL's business and financial objectives.
Working for your organisation
At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust's aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness. We are committed to continuous development of our practices and people and the provision of a fair and friendly work environment for everyone.
Sustainability - All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our 'Green' objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all 'resources' used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used). SSL is mandated to meet national carbon net zero targets and is being performance managed towards that achievement. Every member of staff wishing to work for SSL is expected to contribute to a greener and more sustainable organisation.
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TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- ILM or equivalent post graduate management / leadership qualification or equivalent significant and demonstrable managerial experience.
Desirable
- Recognised CITB or EITB Apprenticeship with City and Guilds Part1, 2 & 3 qualifications, C&G 236 1/2 and 3, C&G 2360 1/2 and 3, C&G 2330 level 2 and 3 or equivalent qualifications achieving electrician grade for the UK only.
- Post Apprenticeship qualifications, formal certificated training in relevant areas. IPAF certificates in scaffolding, MEWPS. C&G 2391, C&G 2394 and 2395, C&G 2382 Wiring regulations, C&G 2377 (PAT). National Certificate in Electrical Engineering.
- Membership of a professional body
- Recognised CITB or EITB or JIB approved Apprenticeship with City and Guilds Part 2/3 qualifications or HNC/HND qualification in Building Services / Facilities Managament.
- IOSH / NEBOSH Health and Safety qualification.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of procurement requirements
- Experience of managing and motivating directly employed staff, commercial consultants and external contractors
- Significant experience in managing and monitoring service contracts
- Experience of managing budgets
- Experience of formulating and managing planned preventive maintenance programmes and reactive maintenance works
- Well developed planning and organisational skills
- Experience of managing capital projects
Desirable
- Experience of developing relationships with external organisations
- Experience of working in a mental health environment
- Significant experience of NHS Estates Management or equivalent
- Detailed knowledge of technical issues in a healthcare environment to ensure compliance with statutory standards/health and safety
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to deliver agreed objectives against budget and timescale constraints
- Ability to manage budgets and understand finance systems
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels (internally and externally)
- Ability to negotiate successfully with consultants, contractors, external agencies, staff etc
- Ability to analyse and apply judgemental skills illustrating the ability to interpret complex information and make informed decisions
- Proficient with using computers and IT equipment
Desirable
- Ability to translate HSE guidance/ NHS guidance/ legislation to formulate operational policies
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Conscientious, flexible, able to perform under pressure, lateral thinker, positive 'can do' attitude
- Problem solving approach
- Team player and builder
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to travel/work between sites
- Ability to cover on call
- Clean Driving License
Desirable
- Track record of diplomatic approach to resolution of sensitive issues, awareness of specific needs within a mental health setting
- Ability to commit to SSL for continued extended periods of time as situations dictate
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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