Chief Engineer, Healthcare Estates & Infrastructure

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to lead operation and maintenance of engineering infrastructure across its London estate. You will ensure high standards, contract compliance, and strategic delivery of estate services to support frontline clinical care.

The role requires strong leadership, specialist building services knowledge, and experience in authorised person responsibilities, with a focus on safety, documentation, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in managing engineering operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of HTM/Fire code and environmental control systems.
• Ability to supervise multi-disciplinary teams in healthcare premises.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational management of engineering infrastructure across the London Estate.
• Ensure maintenance and contract work meet standards and policies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to estates staff and senior management.
• Act as Authorised Person for LV and Medical Gas Pipeline Systems per HTM guidance.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Building services

Contract management

Stakeholder comms

Education

Engineering degree

Postgraduate qualification

Hospital engineering qualification

Management training

Tools

CAD

Job description

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to lead operation and maintenance of engineering infrastructure across its London estate. You will ensure high standards, contract compliance, and strategic delivery of estate services to support frontline clinical care.

The role requires strong leadership, specialist building services knowledge, and experience in authorised person responsibilities, with a focus on safety, documentation, and continuous improvement