Estates Manager - Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr in Hengoed

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Estates Manager (Operations) to play a pivotal role in delivering safe, efficient and compliant estate services across our healthcare estate. This senior management position offers an exciting opportunity to lead multidisciplinary maintenance teams and contribute to the strategic management of one of Wales' largest healthcare organisations. As a key member of the Operational Maintenance Team, you will oversee the management, operation and maintenance of healthcare buildings, engineering plant, building fabric, services and equipment, ensuring that services remain responsive, compliant and patient-focused.

Essential Requirements

• Degree-level professional qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Management or supervisory studies qualification/training.
• Significant experience in building services, estates maintenance or engineering environments.
• Specialist knowledge of building fabric and maintenance services.
• A recognised apprenticeship background.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent IT skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel throughout the Health Board.

If you are an experienced estates professional with a passion for operational excellence, compliance and team leadership, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary estates maintenance teams across the Health Board.
• Manage operational maintenance services, including reactive, planned preventative and periodic maintenance programmes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), Health & Safety requirements and industry standards.
• Act as Senior Authorised Person for specialist systems such as Medical Gas Pipeline Systems, Specialist Ventilation Systems and Decontamination Services (following appropriate appointment and training).
• Manage budgets, contracts, service level agreements and specialist maintenance providers.
• Provide professional and technical advice to senior managers, clinicians and directors.
• Lead on workforce development, staff performance, apprenticeships and training programmes.
• Support energy management initiatives and drive continuous improvement across the Health Board estate.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another. We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• Essential: Professional knowledge acquired to degree level plus relevant or equivalent experience.
• Essential: Specialist knowledge of building fabric.
• Essential: Management/supervisors studies.
• Essential: Served a recognised apprenticeship.
• Desirable: Training in Health & Safety.
• Desirable: Corporate/Full Member of a professional Institution.
• Desirable: Evidence of CPD.
• Desirable: Specialist Knowledge acquired through courses and or experience to masters level or equivalent.

Experience

• Essential: Experience in building services/maintenance.
• Essential: Appropriate work experience.
• Essential: Freedom to act to their own ability and on behalf of ABUHB.
• Desirable: Working within the NHS.
• Desirable: Involved in project management.

Knowledge and Understanding

• Essential: Ability to work under pressure.
• Essential: Computer literate.
• Essential: Participate in the management/supervision on call system.
• Desirable: Preparation of Reports.
• Desirable: Able to contribute in a team environment.
• Desirable: Financial control systems.
• Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh.

Skills and Attributes

• Essential: Good communicator.
• Essential: Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
• Essential: Available for out of hours working.
• Desirable: Self-motivated.
• Desirable: Customer focused.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.