Job summary
- Main area
- Estates Building and Civil Engineering
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 267-CS7509683
- Employer
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Littlemore Mental Health Centre
- Town
- Littlemore
- Salary
- £55,690 - £62,682 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Building & Civil Engineering Manager
Band 8a
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.
We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under-represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio-economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Good luck and we hope to hear from you.
Job overview
We are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive Building & Civil Engineering Manager to join our Estates Team on a full-time basis. In this key role, you will be the subject matter expert for the maintenance and compliance of all building and civil engineering services across the Trust, ensuring safety, compliance and maintenance to the highest industry standards.
You'll be providing expert technical advice to the Maintenance and Projects teams, lead on assurance and audits, and develop technical specifications for capital and maintenance projects. You'll also carry out Authorised Person duties for two or more of the following areas: Asbestos, Confined Spaces, and Fire.
The role requires effective communication with internal teams and external partners, the ability to manage procurement processes and contracts, and a strong focus on compliance, health and safety, and accurate record keeping. You'll oversee contractor performance, contribute to statutory reporting, and support engineering assurance activities, including audits and maintenance reviews. You'll lead and develop a high-performing team, drive continuous improvement, and support the financial and operational delivery of estates and facilities contracts, while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction and business continuity.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact in a complex, high-profile environment. Apply today to join us in shaping a resilient and future-ready estate!
Main duties of the job
- Procurement & Contract Management: Lead on writing technical specifications, procuring suppliers, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with Trust and statutory requirements. Oversee contractor performance, budget management, and contract renewals.
- Compliance: Support the Compliance Team in maintaining approved contractor databases, reviewing health and safety handbooks, and ensuring all contractors are trained and compliant with Trust policies.
- Engineering Management: Provide expert advice and support across the Estates function, act as the Trust’s
- Authorised Person for asbestos management, and maintain the asbestos register.
- Leadership & Team Building: Foster effective team working, support staff development, and ensure robust performance management. Provide professional leadership to the contracts team and assist in developing business plans.
- Governance & Risk: Record and resolve contractor non-performance, update risk registers, and develop policies and procedures for procurement and contract management.
- Business Continuity & Customer Satisfaction: Ensure service contracts support business continuity plans, develop procedures for monitoring quality and customer satisfaction, and manage non-pay contract budgets
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.
Working for our organisation
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Building surveying/Civil Engineering, or other estates related subject; and substantial experience as a senior manager within an estates and facilities department.
- Incorporated Engineer as registered with the Engineering Council.
- Member of RICS/CIOB/IHEEM
- IOSH H&S Certificate
Desirable criteria
- Chartered Engineer as registered with the Engineering Council or chartered surveyor
- NEBOSH General Certificate
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate expert knowledge of all aspects of contract management and procurement.
- Able to demonstrate expert knowledge of procurement rules and regulations, including OJEU and public sector procurement rules.
- Good knowledge of estates and facilities services.
Desirable criteria
- Health Technical Memorandums: Asbestos , Confined spaces, Working at Height
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant relevant post qualification experience as a senior manager within an estates department.
- Experience of working across departments and organisational boundaries.
- Experienced in the use of a wide range of Microsoft packages with keyboard skills including writing corporate documents.
Desirable criteria
- Experience Significant relevant post qualification experience as a senior manager within an estates department. Experience of working across departments and organisational boundaries. Experienced in the use of a wide range of Microsoft packages with keyboard skills including writing corporate documents. Experience of holding AP duties. Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jeremy Philpot
- Job title
- Director of Estates & Facilities
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07502865073
- Additional information
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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