Estates Officer (Contracts)

The Estates, Facilities, and Capital Development (EFCD) team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Contract Maintenance Manager, for a customer focussed, friendly and enthusiastic individual, as part of our expanding service.

As part of EFCD the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation, management and support of maintenance contracts to the value of in excess of £500,000.

You will also be an integral part of the maintenance management and part take in an On-Call duty rota.

As a member of the estates band 6 management team, the post holder may be required to provide temporary backfill or support to other band 6 managers within the Estates Maintenance team.

£35,392 + On-Call payments (Including overtime and unsociable hours payments)

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. 

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Main Responsibilities 

• Contract Deliver, including cost and efficiency savings.


• Communication with Multiple Discipline across the Trust


• Assist the Project team with your professional expertise


• Be consistent with current regulations and legislation 


• Good Co-ordination Skills


• Attend and Chair on request Meetings


• Produce reports on contractor performance


• Authorised Person Duties (Medical Gas, Ventilation etc). Training will be provided).


• Duty Engineer On-Call

More detailed information available in the Job description, alternatively please  contact the hiring manager.