Estates officer - Capital Projects

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH) Estates officer - Capital Projects

The closing date is 12 June 2026

The Trust is looking for a dynamic forward thinking Capital Projects Estates Officer to deliver and project manage capital estates schemes from minor works to multi million pound projects, ensuring all schemes within the Trust's Capital Programme are completed on time, within budget, and meet the Trust's objectives.

Job responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on all building aspects of projects undertaken by the Estates & Facilities Directorate.
• Confirm project feasibility and produce detailed design drawings and specifications.
• Prepare procurement and contract documentation.
• Control contractors day to day throughout construction and commissioning.
• Evaluate projects and provide building advice and briefing information to support external design consultants.
• Maintain accurate Estates records and coordinate between operational and design teams.

Experience

• Demonstrable practical experience using Computer Aided Design Systems.
• Previous experience within an NHS or Healthcare environment.
• Experience using computer software systems for drawing, project management or digital estates management, such as Invida, MICAD, etc.

Qualifications

• Degree in building surveying, architecture, or equivalent professional experience.
• Two dimensional Computer Aided Design Level 2 City and Guilds qualification.
• Health & Safety qualification.
• Project Management qualification.
• Studying towards or holding a professional qualification such as CIOB, RICS, RIBA, IFM, etc.
• NEBOSH qualification or equally approved.

Skills

• Highly developed project management skills.
• Knowledge of current contract and tendering procedures and practical experience in procuring projects.
• Up to date knowledge of Building Regulations, Fire Safety Regulations, Building Safety Act and Planning Legislation.
• Experience and knowledge of Computer Aided Estates & Facilities Management Systems such as Invida, MICAD, etc.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.