Estates Manager

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

A permanent opportunity has arisen for the Property Department, Estates Division to recruit an Estates Manager based at Ninewells Hospital Dundee and have senior management responsibilities across NHS Tayside to assist the Head of Estates to meet the strategic and (where required) operational objectives within NHS Tayside.

Ensure compliance of service within agreed Statutory, Mandatory, Safety, Environmental, Quality Standards, Policies and Procedures.

Design, Project Manage and implement all delegated projects and tasks.

Deputise for the Head of Estates as required.

The post holder may be required to work at any NHS Tayside Property as necessary.

Job Role is to maintain all plant, equipment, Estates Division transport and grounds at the NHS Tayside Hospital and Health care sites in a satisfactory, operational condition at all times through the provision of a cost-effective maintenance service and to agreed quality, statutory, safety and environmental performance standards. To maintain the highest standard of patient and staff environment and service from the resources available.

The Postholder is responsible for the revenue and capital budgets allocated under their delegated authority and all Estates staff under their remit

Participation in an on-call rota and the ability to travel between NHS sites are required.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Inductions standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

For informal enquiries prior to applying for this post, please contact Garry Johnstone – email garry.johnstone@nhs.scot

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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