Throughout his career, he has held a variety of estates and facilities roles, progressing to the Executive position of Director of Estate and Facilities, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the largest and most complex acute estate portfolios in the NHS.
Craige has been instrumental in leading local, regional and national, projects aimed at transforming the Trust’s estate, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of patients, staff, and the wider community.
He is responsible for overseeing estate management and strategic development, the effective delivery of operational estate and facilities services, sustainability initiatives, and violence reduction and prevention.
His leadership extends across a workforce of more than 2,400 estate and Facilities professionals who deliver critical support services across the City.
Committed to excellence in patient care, Craige ensures that estate and facilities operations are aligned with the Trust’s overarching healthcare objectives.
He is a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institution (CMI) and actively contributes to a range of strategic forums. He is a key member of the West Yorkshire Net Zero Board Leads Network, the City’s Strategic Estate Board, and the ICB Capital and Infrastructure Board. Additionally, he chairs the West Yorkshire collaborative for Directors of Estates & Facilities, fostering regional collaboration to drive innovation and efficiency across NHS estates and facilities management.
Craige’s leadership continues to shape the sustainable, safe, and efficient development of healthcare estate, ensuring that they remain fit for the future while supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care.