About this role
Job summary We are seeking an experienced and motivated Estate Lead (South) to join our Estates team, playing a critical role in ensuring our built environment supports the safe and effective delivery of frontline services.
Main duties of the job Compliance & Safety
Ensure estate assets meet legal, H&S, and HTM requirements. Manage compliance audits, inspections, and risk assessments. Address hazards and compliance risks to maintain a safe environment. Operational Estates Management Manage estates services across multiple sites supporting 24/7 operations. Coordinate maintenance, contractors, and service delivery. Resolve estates issues impacting operational services. Capital & Improvement Projects Support feasibility studies, business cases, and capital projects. Assist with estates strategy, modernisation, and service improvements. Financial & Contract Management Monitor budgets, costs, and invoices to ensure value for money. Manage contractor performance and contract compliance. Asset Management & Assurance Maintain asset records and support condition surveys. Provide assurance on estate compliance, condition, and performance. Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Build strong relationships with operational teams. Provide estates advice and support to service areas. Promote a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
About us
Benefits we offer:
Full training and a range of courses which you can book locally. Holiday entitlement of 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service, plus an additional 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time). Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme. Access to continual professional development within SCAS and the wider NHS. Occupational Health support and direct access to our Employee Assistance Programme as well as our own Health and Wellbeing Team. NHS Discounts in over 200 + stores saving money on holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, clothing and much more. Ability to join our staff networking groups (as a member, ally or just for interest). Corporate Induction
It's really important for us to ensure you have the best onboarding experience which allows you to feel a sense of belonging from the start. To help with this, we will book your Corporate Induction as soon as we possibly can (depending on availability).
All new starters need to attend our *Corporate Induction in person, this is held over one and half days from our educational centres based in: Newbury (Berkshire), Bicester (Oxfordshire) or Whiteley (Hampshire). More specific details will be sent to you once your start date has been confirmed.
*Please note - depending on your role additional training may be required following on from your corporate induction.
Job description Job responsibilities
This is a key leadership role responsible for managing a diverse, multi-site estate within a complex 24/7 operational environment. You will ensure estate assets are maintained in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, delivering high standards of safety, functionality, and operational resilience.
Working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders, you will provide expert estates management, support the delivery of capital and maintenance programmes, and ensure facilities effectively support urgent and emergency care services. The role is essential in enabling the organisations strategic objectives, including patient safety, service performance, financial sustainability, and estate modernisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline, with specialist knowledge in Estates and Facilities Management Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development relevant to estate and facility management. Specialised understanding of the broad aspects facilities and estates management including statutory training in fire, water, asbestos management, Capable of applying their knowledge and expertise to various supervisory tasks, processes or methods, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in the management, direction and control of contractor's staff who may be maintaining critical equipment, such as generators, shorelines etc Demonstrate practical skills grounded in solid theoretical principles understanding the "why" as well as the "how" in assessing the approach to planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs and the consequential statutory obligations
Desirable
Diploma level estates qualification e.g. HND, HNC. Qualification in project management or equivalent.
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.
Employer details Employer name South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southern House
Sparrowgrove
Otterbourne
SO21 2RU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://scasjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)