Senior Estates Officer - Capital Projects
Devon Partnership NHS TrustDawlish, South West
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Devon Partnership NHS Trust based in Dawlish. The advertised salary is £49,387 to £56,515. Applications close on 1 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Devon Partnership NHS Trust are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Estates Officer - Capital Projects to join our Capital Team, which ...
Main Duties include -
- Prepare and review the 5 year investment plan for the estate, and provide assistance with the completion of ERIC, PAM and other national returns and maintain up to date drawing files for MICAD.
- To deputise for the Estates and Facilities - Health and Safety Manager for the Control of Contractors management.
- Co-ordinate mechanical and electrical responses and commissioning for all capital projects and be an authorised person for at least two mechanical and or electrical systems.
- Assist with the full range of duties in the implementation of building and engineering works as part of the Trusts Capital Programme.
- Assist the Head of Estates on major projects, taking the lead as directed.
- Prepare designs for major capital works in accordance with NHS Health Technical Memorandum (HTMs) and Health Building Notes (HBNs), British Standards and all current legislation.
- Take the Building/M&E technical lead on identified issues related to the management of Estates, Building and Engineering works and providing accurate up to date advice as required.
- Ensure a seamless transfer of completed projects to the Estates operational team to ensure a safe environment for patients staff and visitors.
- Maintain a close and effective working relationship with the Estates Team to achieve an effective and integrated Estates service.
- Act as Project Lead and oversee staff/consultants within the projects team.
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Essential: - *Specialist Mechanical & Electrical/ Building knowledge including legislation to degree level or equivalent work experience; - *Proven record of post graduate knowledge plus experience or continuous professional development in specialist areas of Estate Management; - *Acting as an Authorised Person in an electrical or mechanical position
Desirable: - *Chartered Membership of a Professional Institute recognised by the NHS, e.g CIBS, RICS; - *Completion of a recognised and registered Health & Safety qualification, e.g. NEBOSH Level 6 or equivalent; - *Training in Access to Confined Spaces and Use of Ladders; - *Legionella Control - The Role of the Responsible Person/Legionella Awareness Training; - *Asbestos Management/Asbestos Awareness Training; - *Appropriate qualification which supports IT skills, e.g. ECDL
Essential: - *Proven experience of estate capital management, including project management and operational maintenance; - *Experience of the management of complex programmes of works including change management; - *Proven record of budget management and financial control; - *Post qualification experience in corporate or public sector environment; - *Experience in an Estates related environment; - *Experience of Health and Safety management practices; - *Experience of implementing performance management systems and monitoring KPIs; - *Development and implementation of risk management schedules and safe systems of work; - *Experience of planning and implementing planned preventive maintenance schedules; - *A background in building/mechanical or electrical engineering including design and project management
Desirable: - *Experience of management in NHS Estates Department; - *Experience of working in an estates department within the NHS or similar organisation
How this role compares
We hold 994 NHS vacancies in South West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £34,411. This role pays more than about 72% of them.
There are 13,428 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,584 of them in South West.
You have 11 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 54 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Devon Partnership NHS Trust has 46 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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