Band 7 Estates Manager (Mechanical)

Job Summary  

Responsible for the operational management of Mechanical Engineering and Water Safety services across all London sites.

To manage the provision of Mechanical Engineering and Water Safety Services, ensuring that these are safe and available for their intended use, and that the Trust complies with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.

Undertakes Authorised Person responsibilities in relation to specified systems.

Work closely with the Building & Staffing Estates managers, Electrical Estates manager, Systems and Compliance manager and report to the Deputy Head of Estates.

Location: Southall, London

Job Type: Temporary 

Duration of booking: Expected to last until November 2025 with possible extension

Proposed start date: ASAP

Pay Rates: Up to £33 per hour Umbrella or £29 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay

Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 8am – 4.30pm + On call

Sector: Healthcare 

Based: Office / Hospital 

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.