Design Engineer and Commissioning Manager

Job overview

The post holder will work as part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary project team established to deliver the Lynfield Mount Hospital Redevelopment Programme, providing senior mechanical and electrical engineering leadership and assurance across all stages of the project lifecycle.

Appointed on a 2-year fixed-term basis, the role will ensure that all Mechanical and Electrical design, construction, commissioning and handover activities associated with the Lynfield Mount Hospital Redevelopment Programme are undertaken in full compliance with statutory requirements, NHS guidance (including HTMs and HBNs), Trust policies and best practice.

The role requires a high degree of professional autonomy, acting as a senior technical authority for the discipline and providing expert advice, assurance and leadership to the Project Team, Estates and Facilities colleagues, clinical stakeholders and external consultants and contractors.

Closing date: 28th May 2026

Shortlisting: 1st and 2nd June 2026

Interviews: Likely to be week commencing 15th June 2026 (TBC)

Main duties of the job

Duties of the post-holder will include:

• Provide senior mechanical and electrical engineering leadership for the Lynfield Mount Hospital Redevelopment.
• Act as Authorised Person (AP) for relevant engineering systems, or work towards AP appointment within an agreed timeframe, in line with Trust governance arrangements
• Act as a senior technical authority, providing expert advice and assurance on engineering matters.
• Review, comment on and approve engineering designs, specifications and technical submissions.
• Support design risk management, ensuring risks are eliminated or reduced so far as reasonably practicable.
• Oversee commissioning, testing and handover of engineering systems, ensuring safe transition to operational use.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, NHS HTMs, HBNs, BS legislation, CIBSE guidance and Trust policies.
• Ensure compliance with statutory health and safety policy documentation and the compliance with CDM Regulations and enforce as necessary, compliance by contractors undertaking work on Trust premises
• Contribute to engineering governance, audits, inspections and assurance reporting.
• Support the control and management of high risk engineering systems in accordance with Authorised Person responsibilities.
• Provide technical oversight of external consultants and contractors.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.  As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.