Mechanical Engineering Services Manager

Job overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to develop their management career within a high-performing Estates team. As Mechanical Engineering Services Manager, you will act as the Trust’s technical lead for mechanical engineering services, ensuring safe, compliant and cost-effective operation of critical infrastructure across hospital and community sites.

You will lead the maintenance and compliance of key systems including HVAC, water hygiene, pressure systems, refrigeration and medical gases, while working towards and maintaining Authorised Person responsibilities. The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including managing contractors, supporting and developing in-house maintenance staff, overseeing service contracts, and delivering minor works projects.

As a member of the Estates senior team, you will provide specialist advice to stakeholders, drive compliance with statutory and NHS standards, contribute to strategic service improvements, and support the wider management of the Estates function. The post also includes participation in on-call management arrangements and deputising for senior colleagues when required, providing an excellent platform for further professional and leadership development.

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Main duties of the job

Responsible for the safe, compliant, and effective management of the Trust’s mechanical engineering services, including HVAC, refrigeration, water hygiene, pressure systems, medical gases, and associated plant and equipment. Acts as Authorised Person for key disciplines, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, HTMs, British Standards, and Trust policies.

Leads maintenance, compliance, contractor management, and minor works projects, ensuring services are delivered efficiently, safely, and provide value for money. Provides specialist technical advice, supports capital projects, develops maintenance strategies, and oversees audits, inspections, and remedial works.

Manages and develops in-house teams, supports training and competency development, and maintains a hands-on approach when required. Participates in on-call and emergency response arrangements, helping to ensure the continuity of critical engineering services across the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for the operational management, compliance, maintenance, and development of the Trust’s engineering infrastructure, providing specialist leadership for Estates engineering services and ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all associated plant, equipment, and systems. The role acts as the Trust’s subject matter expert and Authorised/Responsible Person for designated engineering disciplines, ensuring statutory, mandatory, and NHS-specific requirements are achieved and maintained.

Key responsibilities include managing the delivery of planned, reactive, and corrective maintenance programmes through both in-house staff and specialist contractors, ensuring all works comply with legislation, Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs), Health Building Notes (HBNs), Approved Codes of Practice, British Standards, SFG20 requirements, and Trust policies. The post holder oversees the CAFM and electronic work management systems, maintaining accurate asset records, maintenance schedules, compliance documentation, and reporting processes.

The role leads on Estates compliance, undertaking audits, identifying risks and deficiencies, developing remedial action plans, and monitoring progress to ensure compliance gaps are addressed. Responsibilities include developing and standardising engineering procedures, policies, processes, and maintenance practices to support modern, efficient, and customer-focused Estates services.

The post holder manages specialist maintenance contracts and contractor performance, including procurement, tendering, contract mobilisation, performance monitoring, and ensuring value for money. They are responsible for ensuring all technical documentation, operation and maintenance manuals, and statutory certification are available and maintained. Minor works and engineering projects are managed from inception to completion, ensuring stakeholder engagement, budget control, quality standards, and timely delivery.

A significant aspect of the role involves providing expert technical advice and support to Estates operational teams, capital project teams, clinical services, and senior management. The post holder develops and mentors maintenance staff, supports training programmes, promotes safe systems of work, and ensures robust health and safety management through risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and contractor control procedures.

The position requires close collaboration with clinical and corporate divisions, external organisations, contractors, and regulatory bodies, serving as a key point of contact for engineering matters. The post holder prepares reports for Trust committees, chairs specialist groups where required, and contributes to strategic planning and service development initiatives.

As a senior manager within Estates, the role supports wider departmental leadership by deputising for the Head of Estates when required, participating in on-call management arrangements, responding to emergencies and major incidents, and ensuring the continuity, resilience, and compliance of critical engineering services across the Trust. This includes maintaining professional relationships, promoting high standards of customer service, and ensuring resources are utilised effectively to deliver safe, high-quality healthcare environments.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.