Engineering Manager

Spire Healthcare Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free DBS

Uniform provided

Spire for You discounts

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Spire Nottingham Hospital is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Estates and Engineering function on site. This role focuses on safe, compliant operations, project delivery, and strong team leadership within a private hospital setting.

You will manage planned and reactive maintenance, ensure regulatory compliance (Fire Policy, CQC, Public Health England standards), and develop the engineering team to deliver high-quality care and a reliable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• AP Qualification is desirable for the role.
• Background in electrical, plumbing or building services engineering.
• Experience in a hospital/healthcare environment is essential.
• Strong management experience and team leadership are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient engineering services across the hospital site.
• Oversee maintenance and ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage and develop a team of engineers and handymen.
• Ensure compliance with Fire Policy, CQC and Public Health England.
• Act as Approved Person for key systems such as medical gases and LV electrical services.

Skills

AP Qualification

Electrical Engineering

Building Services

Plumbing

Healthcare Experience

Management Experience

Team Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Engineering Manager | Spire Nottingham Hospital | Tollerton | Private Hospital | Permanent | Full Time

Spire Nottingham Hospital is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Hospital Engineering Manager to lead our Estates and Engineering function. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the building, ensuring compliance, safety, and operational excellence across the hospital site.

If you have a strong background in engineering or building services, proven project management experience, and a passion for leading teams in a healthcare setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Spire Nottingham Hospital is a modern and well-equipped private hospital that provides high-quality medical services to patients. The hospital offers consultations with specialists who are experts in a wide range of treatments, including advanced imaging and diagnostic technology. The hospital is committed to providing exceptional care and support to its patients, ensuring that they feel comfortable and well looked after throughout their time at the hospital.

Please note that access to your own transport is essential due to limited public transport links.

You MUST live within 45 mins from the Hospital

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of safe, efficient, and compliant engineering services across the hospital site.
• Ensure best practice and consistency in all aspects of engineering and estates management.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring buildings and equipment are maintained to the highest standards.
• Manage and develop a skilled team of site engineers and handymen, supporting their professional growth.
• Ensure full compliance with Spire's Fire Policy and all regulatory requirements, including CQC and Public Health England standards.
• Act as the hospital's Approved Person (AP) for key systems including medical gases, water safety, low voltage electrical services, decontamination equipment, and heating & ventilation.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are looking for a confident and experienced Engineering or Estates Lead with:

• AP Qualification is desired.
• A relevant background in electrical, plumbing, or building services engineering.
• Previous experience of working within a hospital or healthcare environment is an essential requirement of this role.
• Strong management experience essential.
• Previous experience in managing a team.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proactive, flexible approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Contract Type:

Permanent – Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme with flexible retirement options
• Private medical insurance and life assurance
• Free DBS
• Free uniform
• Access to 'Spire for You' – our reward platform offering discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities

We're committed to supporting our employees' wellbeing and professional growth in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

We are an equal opportunities employer.