Engineering Manager

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) NHS Trust; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust in Stanmore seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the safe, efficient operation of the hospital's mechanical, electrical, building and fabric systems. The role includes on-call duties and ensuring statutory compliance across all estates services.

You will interpret test results, generate management reports, and maintain meticulous records to support patient safety and service reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient day-to-day operational management of the Trust’s engineering systems.
• Lead on interpretation of Electrical and Mechanical test results and the corrective actions.
• Develop and prepare management reports on Engineering Services, Risk, IPC, VSG/WSG compliance and performance.
• Keep accurate records of all activities and ensure communications meet legislation and procedures.
• Act as Authorized Person for HV, LV, MGPS, Ventilation, Steam & pressure systems, Lifts, with strict records.

Job description

• As directed by the Estates Manager the post holder will be responsible for the integrity of the Mechanical, Electrical, Building and Fabric infrastructure and for providing specialist technical advice to the day-to-day management of the Trust’s buildings with regard to breakdowns, planned preventative maintenance and minor works projects whilst providing expert advice on all aspects of Estates Specialist Services.
• Engineering Manager will be employed on work appropriate to their core specialist skills. However, progressively be suitably trained to acquire elements of other skills with the intension of reaching levels of flexibility and competence to enable them to achieve and apply the ability, where required to perform the following: To provide safe and efficient day to day operational management of the Trust’s engineering systems. To ensure the Estates service meets statutory requirements at all times and is responsive to the client’s requirements.
• The role will require the post holder to participate in an on-call Rota for the Estates Department, to undertake the organisation and supervision of any work necessary out of normal working hours, the following duties are included: Attend site out of normal working hours as necessary. Be prepared to be available within reason to work at short notice, out of normal working hours, in emergency situations.
• To take the lead responsibility for Operation, Maintenance and Management of the Engineering systems associated within the Trust’s premises.
• To lead on the interpretation of Electrical and Mechanical test results and the subsequent corrective actions.
• Develop and prepare various management reports on Engineering Services, Risk, IPC, VSG / WSG compliance and performance as and when required.
• Responsible for keeping accurate and complete records of all activities and ensure written communication is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• To act as 'Authorized Person for HV, LV, MGPS, Ventilation, Steam & pressure Systems, Lifts and maintaining strict records of these systems to meet operational and statutory requirements.
• Responsible for the regularly reviewing the use of highly complex engineering systems to ensure that they continue to meet demand criteria and users expectation of the service, particularly where such services have a direct impact on clinical care or safety.
• When assigned lead on the design and tender approved schemes in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance and procedures.
• Develop and maintain emergency / contingency plans to maintain critical systems and minimize disruption to the normal operation of the hospital during power failure or other emergency situation.

• As directed by the Estates Manager the post holder will be responsible for the integrity of the Mechanical, Electrical, Building and Fabric infrastructure and for providing specialist technical advice to the day-to-day management of the Trust’s buildings with regard to breakdowns, planned preventative maintenance and minor works projects whilst providing expert advice on all aspects of Estates Specialist Services.
• Engineering Manager will be employed on work appropriate to their core specialist skills. However, progressively be suitably trained to acquire elements of other skills with the intension of reaching levels of flexibility and competence to enable them to achieve and apply the ability, where required to perform the following: To provide safe and efficient day to day operational management of the Trust’s engineering systems. To ensure the Estates service meets statutory requirements at all times and is responsive to the client’s requirements.
• The role will require the post holder to participate in an on-call Rota for the Estates Department, to undertake the organisation and supervision of any work necessary out of normal working hours, the following duties are included: Attend site out of normal working hours as necessary. Be prepared to be available within reason to work at short notice, out of normal working hours, in emergency situations.
• To take the lead responsibility for Operation, Maintenance and Management of the Engineering systems associated within the Trust’s premises.
• To lead on the interpretation of Electrical and Mechanical test results and the subsequent corrective actions.
• Develop and prepare various management reports on Engineering Services, Risk, IPC, VSG / WSG compliance and performance as and when required.
• Responsible for keeping accurate and complete records of all activities and ensure written communication is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• To act as 'Authorized Person for HV, LV, MGPS, Ventilation, Steam & pressure Systems, Lifts and maintaining strict records of these systems to meet operational and statutory requirements.
• Responsible for the regularly reviewing the use of highly complex engineering systems to ensure that they continue to meet demand criteria and users expectation of the service, particularly where such services have a direct impact on clinical care or safety.
• When assigned lead on the design and tender approved schemes in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance and procedures.
• Develop and maintain emergency / contingency plans to maintain critical systems and minimize disruption to the normal operation of the hospital during power failure or other emergency situation.

At The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), We Are Committed To Achieving The Best Staff Experience In The NHS. In The 2023 NHS Staff Survey, We Proudly

• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

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