Skills and Experience:

• Educated to Degree level in relevant Mechanical Engineering or Building Services equivalent experience.
• HNC/HND in relevant field.
• Professional knowledge acquired through estate services management. 
• IOSH or equivalent H&S qualification.
• Significant experience of monitoring and managing contracted maintenance staff and services.  
• Management of H&S/Risk.
• Experience managing across 
• Mechanical Engineering and Water Safety systems.
• Proven experience in successfully managing financial budgets.
• “Authorised Person” for water safety, Ventilation systems, pressure systems Medial Gas
• Sound knowledge of all estate maintenance services and at least one specialised area.
• Sound knowledge of estate maintenance related statutory, legislative and guidance.
• Management of risk.
• Proven knowledge of Maintenance Services related compliance management, including Asbestos.
• Knowledge and Understanding of NHS HTM’s &   HBN’s.

Key Result Areas & Performance:

• Manage, monitor, and coordinate all Mechanical Engineering and Water Safety services, ensuring compliance with legislation, NHS guidance, and standards.
• Advise the Deputy Head of Estates on mechanical services, ensuring statutory compliance, health and safety, and cost-effective service delivery.
• Lead and mobilise external Estates Maintenance contracts for Mechanical and Water Safety systems across the London estate.
• Administer contracts and SLAs, ensuring high-quality service, value for money, and benchmark performance.
• Analyse complex contract data to ensure delivery to specification and identify efficiency opportunities within budget.
• Continuously improve the financial performance of external estate services.
• Act as Responsible and Authorised Person under relevant HTMs.
• Oversee PPM processes for mechanical and water systems to ensure reliability and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and manage documentation systems: policies, procedures, registers, logbooks, and records.
• Collaborate with Nursing and Infection Control teams to prevent Healthcare Associated Infections per the Health Act 2006 and related standards.
• Manage energy and water resource efficiency aligned with legislation, NHS targets, and environmental strategy.
• Conduct condition surveys and provide improvement recommendations.
• Support design and specification of minor, capital, and backlog projects to meet performance, energy, and safety standards.
• Assist in commissioning and handover reviews for completed works.
• Represent Estates on project teams and act as a central point for maintenance enquiries and advice.
• Maintain effective relationships across the Trust and with external stakeholders for service consistency.
• Own and address risks from safety notices, inspections, and alerts.
• Manage insurance inspections and required improvements.
• Support Trust Health & Safety processes and ensure maintenance compliance with legislation and Trust policies.
• Investigate and manage estates-related H&S incidents, documentation, and systems (e.g., risk assessments, permits, contractor control).
• Cover for the Deputy Head of Estates and other Estates Managers when required.
• Lead staff development, training reviews, appraisals, and address performance or conduct issues per policy.
• Ensure training and competency for Mechanical and Water Safety systems.
• Attend all relevant meetings and participate in the out-of-hours On-Call rota to manage incidents, risks, or major system failures.
• Attend site during emergencies requiring technical or managerial support.
• Perform any other related duties as requested by management.