Estates Engineer - Mechanical

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Huntingdon is seeking an Estates Engineer (Mechanical) to lead mechanical and building fabrics engineering services. You will oversee maintenance, ensure compliance with regulations, and manage critical equipment availability. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and experience in emergency preparedness. The organization is committed to diversity, inclusion, and employee support, making it an enriching workplace.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that critical plant equipment and systems are available at all times.
• Oversee Building Management System updating and monitoring.
• Undertake Estates condition surveys and supervise maintenance related works.
• Assist with emergency preparedness and business continuity situations.
• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers effectively.

Job description

Overview

The Estates Engineer (Mechanical) is the senior estates professional responsible to the Senior Engineer for the overall leadership and performance of mechanical & building fabrics engineering building services. Responsible for ensuring that Mechanical & fabrics engineering maintenance, including contract/capital work, is carried out to appropriate standards and specifications, and for addressing any non-compliance with legal, statutory and mandatory regulations in respect of the Estate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that critical plant equipment and systems are available at all times and establish contingency plans to be available in the event of failure.
• Oversee Building Management System updating and monitoring, making additions, deletions or other changes as necessary.
• Undertake Estates condition surveys, specifications, commissioning and supervision of maintenance related M&E and building works.
• Assist with building and maintaining resilience into all aspects of emergency preparedness by developing existing arrangements and creating new strategies and plans as required. Ensure the organisation can respond appropriately and as required to major incidents along with business continuity situations that maintain critical services against a wide range of abnormal events.
• Adept at exchanging maintenance and technical project-related information with specialists and non-specialists, with a proven track record of successful negotiations with contractors, suppliers, etc.

Diversity, Inclusion & Benefits

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.