Estates Operational Manager in King's Lynn

The post is based at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, King's Lynn, but will be required to work anywhere in West Norfolk and North Cambridgeshire Hospital, subject to the payment of appropriate expenses and/or provision of transport. In this context a current driving licence is essential.

To deputise for the Head of Estates and to be fully accountable to the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities in their absence. To manage the operation element of the estates department in an efficient and effective manner so as to provide the highest possible standards of service delivery and ensuring statutory compliance within the resources allocated. In conjunction with the wider team, maintain and develop the estate to ensure an appropriate environment for the delivery of patient care.

Main duties of the job:

• Accountable for the management and actions of all aspects of the operational management of the Estate including Building, Mechanical and Electrical elements within the Estates Department.
• Accountable for the management and actions of consultants and contractors where appropriate.
• Accountable for the Trust's Building and Engineering Contract Documentation together with the responsibility of being the Trust's Signatory for these contracts.
• Accountable signatory for Quotations received and opened within the Estates Department.
• Contribute to corporate decision making through membership of various Trust committees and groups including acting as deputy chair as required by the Head of Estates.
• Accountable for the implementation and completion of the following: Accountable Signatory for Requisitions.
• Accountable for the compliance to Standard Financial Instructions within the maintenance element of the Estates team.
• Accountable for the whole estate and professional and technical building aspects of Operational and General Estate Management within West Norfolk and Cambridgeshire area.

About us:

There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships. We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Job responsibilities:

For further information about this role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification:

Qualification/Training and Professional Development:

• Professional knowledge acquired through Degree, HNC or equivalent and specialist knowledge across a range of Estates activities plus Financial and Management techniques.
• Membership or Associate membership of a Chartered Institute. CIBSE, IMechE etc.
• Working knowledge of the following:

• HTM's
• HBN's
• Health and Safety policy and procedures
• Willing to learn new practices and pass on to others
• A current UK driving licence
• Use of CAD Systems to develop technical drawings
• Health and Safety Qualification

Experience:

• Completion of a structured training programme Engineering to Membership or Associate level.
• Experience of acting as an AP in an electrical capacity.
• Experience of working in the NHS at a senior level.
• Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:

• To be able to give and receive complex sensitive instruction.
• To be able to communicate effectively with Specialists and Non-Specialists, including Senior Managers and Directors on complex specialist and technical matters.
• Able to analyse and interpret technical and management information.
• Able to compile a Strategy from management and technical information.
• Willing to build skills base through additional training.

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.