Estates Officer (Projects)

at  Sheffield Childrens NHS Foundation Trust

The role is to support the delivery of the National Centre for Child Health and Technology (NCCHT) project by assisting the Construction Director & project team.
You will have an HNC/HND/Degree in Construction, Buildings, or Building services, as well as experience in Construction management & project delivery. Knowledge of Auto-cad, Construction Design and Management regulations (CDM), & experience in healthcare projects would be advantageous.
The ideal candidate will have experience in managing building & engineering projects, from planning through to completion, commissioning, and handover. You must be familiar with compliance, risk assessments, & health and safety standards in a Healthcare estates environment. Reporting to the senior projects manager and occasionally to the Head of Estates, you will be a key member of the team responsible for minor and major projects. This demanding role requires someone with the determination to succeed in delivering the department’s objectives.
To provide effective delivery of minor and major building and engineering projects in-line with the Trust standing instructions and Estates department policies and procedures.
To provide effective technical support to the Estates department and wider organisation in order to ensure the reliability and efficiency of building structure, fabric, finishes equipment and services.
To write technical specifications for building / construction / engineering projects, in preparation for tender. Working knowledge of Computer aided design packages (CAD). Training and updates will be provided.
Be responsible for placing purchase orders and authorise payment of invoices relating to Estates Capital works, at a designated level of authority.
To assist in the co-ordination and development of the Departments quality system.
Responsible for the undertaking of Risk assessments and implementation of actions identified through the risk assessment process.
Develop skills and knowledge of Modern methods of construction as a key driver for current and future Trust developments and projects.
To have a sound understanding of the Construction Design and Management regulations (CDM) and responsibilities in the context of Hospital projects and construction schemes.
Awareness and knowledge of effective management of Asbestos to deliver projects.
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
Outstanding Patient Care
Brilliant Place to work
Leaders in Children’s Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Children’s being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion – leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability – striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect – value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence – delivering a high-quality standard of car

Please refer the Job description for details