Job overview
The Mechanical Estates Officer is a technical specialist role providing Authorised Person cover and specialist technical assurance for the Trust’s mechanical building services. The post holder does not hold formal line management responsibility; instead, they provide technical leadership, mentoring and hands-on expertise to Operations trade staff and contractors working within mechanical disciplines.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as Authorised Person for one or more mechanical specialisms (for example heating and ventilation, water safety, medical gas pipeline systems, or pressurised systems) as determined by service need and individual competency sign-off, supporting the Senior Mechanical Manager in ensuring mechanical systems remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose across all Trust sites. The role contributes technical expertise to planned and reactive maintenance, capital and small works interfaces, and the Trust’s Integrated Management System (IMS), working closely with the Operations team, contractors and specialist suppliers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
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.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to produce clear technical records and reports.
Knowledge
Essential
- Breadth of experience maintaining mechanical building services in a complex, multi-site environment.
- Experience fulfilling, or supporting, Authorised Person duties.
- Experience of planned and reactive maintenance planning.
- Experience using CAFM systems.
- Experience liaising with contractors and specialist suppliers.
- Experience supporting minor works or capital projects from a technical perspective.
Desirable
- NHS or healthcare estates experience.
- Experience relating to decontamination, medical gas, or pressure systems.
- Experience contributing to incident investigation.
- Experience of Building Management Systems (BMS).
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/HND in mechanical engineering, building services engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Holds, or is working towards, an Authorised Person appointment in a relevant mechanical discipline.
Desirable
- Degree in mechanical or building services engineering.
- IHEEM membership, or working towards
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
- Authorised Person training in a second mechanical discipline (or commitment to complete).
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work at height and in confined or restricted plant spaces.
- Physical capability for maintenance and inspection duties.
- Visual acuity for technical drawings and systems.
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This advert is for Mechanical Estates Officer with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust in Stoke Mandeville Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Estates officer role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata for part time. The contract type is Permanent: Participation in departmental on-call rota.. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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