Head of Estates Technical Strategy and Capital Delivery

Job summary

The post holder will act as the Senior Technical Authority for the Trust's capital and revenue works programmes, overseeing the strategic planning and engineering integrity of all construction and infrastructure works. This role requires an expert engineering background to lead complex mechanical and electrical (M&E) integrations, manage high-risk backlog maintenance, and ensure the estate's infrastructure is resilient, compliant, and future-proofed in line with the Trust's clinically led strategy.

The post is required to ensure that all elements of Capital Teams service are compliant with all mandatory and statutory standards, national and local targets and with the requirements of the CQC and other regulatory bodies. This includes ensuring that all Trust policies and procedures and health and safety requirements relating to the Capital team are in place.

Manage all capital and other delegated budgets to provide financial sustainability through increased efficiency and reduced cost.

Main duties of the job

1. Infrastructure Lead: the postholder will provide expert technical oversight for all major capital and revenue schemes, ensuring engineering designs meet Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs) and Health Building Notes (HBNs).
2. Engineering Compliance: Act as a lead interface for statutory compliance, including CDM 2015, Pressure Systems, Water Safety (L8), Fire Safety, and HV/LV Electrical infrastructure.
3. Strategic Backlog Management: Lead the technical audit and execution of the Backlog Maintenance Programme, prioritising high-risk infrastructure failures and lifecycle replacements to ensure 24/7 clinical continuity.
4. Decarbonisation & Sustainability: Support the engineering transition toward NHS Net Zero, overseeing the implementation of heat pumps, LED lighting, and smart building management systems (BMS) as part of the Capital delivery.
5. Technical Supervision: Direct a multi-disciplinary team of internal construction specialists (Engineers, Building Surveyors, Architects) and external specialist consultants (RIBA stages 0-7), ensuring rigorous technical appraisal of all contractor proposals.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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