Building Manager

Job Description Building Manager - Canterbury, KentSalary circa c55,000Generous annual leave with buy/sell optionsNHS pension schemeOn-site childcare (location dependent)Staff wellbeing and communication platformsDiscounted on-site cateringAccess to public sector and Blue Light discountsAccess to staff vehicles - must be a driver. Summary of the Role:To be responsible for day-to-day budgetary control, operation, maintenance and safety of all building fabric, grounds and gardens through effective management, administration and supervision of the building team, external contractors and external consultants, in order to deliver a high-quality patient care environment. To project manage delegated capital and revenue projects.Key ResponsibilitiesSite Lead for managing asbestos in compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.Management of the sites MTC arrangement ensuring FM and Estates Contractor achieves value for money, quality of workmanship, and compliance with Health & Safety requirements.Maintain and update the Site Building Condition Survey Report and manage this alongside site backlog maintenance priorities and long-term strategic plans.Ongoing management of fire strategic plans in conjunction with Health & Safety.Ensure patient experience is at the forefront of all decision-making.Plan and organise resources to ensure an effective building maintenance service.Manage staff-related issues including resources, discipline, efficiency, statutory and mandatory training, sickness, productivity, attendance, and compliance with Trust policies and procedures.Project management of delegated projects within agreed time and budget constraints.Ensure effective relationships are developed and maintained with all HFM clients through timely delivery, feedback and communication.Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Executive and Department of Health guidelines at all times.Take personal responsibility for adherence to company policies on Health & Safety, Risk Management, Confidentiality and Data Protection.Contribute to quality assurance of purchasing.Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2007.Working Relationships & ContactsInternal:Members of the Building Team, Estates Manager, Senior Managers and Directors, and other hospital staff.External:Architects, engineering and building consultants, local councils and authorities, charitable organisations and contractors.Job DimensionsThe role includes responsibility for problem solving, decision making, impact assessment, resource and value management, staff and equipment, and working environment considerations.Performance is measured through agreed KPIs. A challenging aspect of the role is communicating complex information across professional boundaries.Working conditions may include exposure to dust on building sites, working at heights, slip hazards, noise in plant rooms, high temperatures in boiler rooms, and outdoor working in inclement weather.Person SpecificationKnowledge & Skills:Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to enable effective partnership working.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Excellent customer management skills.Effective leadership and motivation skills.Ability to work as a team player and contribute at corporate level.Good knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.Good working knowledge of: Building Regulations; Joint Contracts Tribunal; Building Contracts; Construction design & Management Regulations; MTC, CAW Regs 2010.Planning and Estimating techniquesGood IT skills Word, excel, power pointCondition Surveys. Measured Surveys. AutoCADGood budget control Highly developed specialist knowledge of building construction techniquesExperience:Knowledge of maintenance and refurbishmentWorking knowledge of asbestos regulationsThree years post-qualification experience.Line or team management experience.Experience working in a hospital environment.Knowledge of ME services associated with building maintenance and refurbishmentKnowledge of HTMO regulationsWorking knowledge of fire regulations Qualifications:Building Surveying or equivalent (Desirable).Health & Safety qualification (Desirable).Membership of a relevant professional body.

Created: 2026-02-06