Estates Engineering Lead - Healthcare (4 On/4 Off)

Carbon60; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-Perm opportunity

Major healthcare estate

Leadership role

Competitive benefits package

Long-term role

Job summary

Carbon60 is seeking an experienced Assistant Estates Manager to support engineering maintenance across a large healthcare estate in Birmingham. You will lead engineering teams, ensure statutory compliance and coordinate maintenance across a live 24/7 operation.

This hands-on leadership role requires a strong background in electrical or mechanical engineering, qualified supervisor credentials, and a track record of managing contractors, budgets, and compliance in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical or mechanical engineering background.
• Previous supervisory or management experience within a maintenance environment.
• Experience managing maintenance teams, compliance, and contractor performance.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and engineering compliance requirements.
• Experience working in regulated or mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of engineering professionals across a busy healthcare estate.
• Manage the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, HTM guidance, health & safety legislation, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor maintenance performance through CAFM systems and digital management tools.
• Manage team rotas, annual leave requests, timesheets, and day-to-day personnel matters.
• Respond to engineering incidents and service disruptions, acting as a first-line management escalation point.
• Carry out audits, inspections, and quality checks on maintenance activities and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure SLA and KPI targets are achieved across all engineering services.
• Support budget management, stock control, and asset management activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and oversee compliance across all engineering operations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Supervisory/management experience

Contractor management

Health & safety knowledge

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

NHS Estates experience

AP qualifications

Engineering qualifications

Education

HNC/HND or higher engineering qualification

City & Guilds / NVQ / Apprenticeship or equivalent

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

Authorised Person (AP) qualification

Tools

CAFM systems

Digital management tools

Job description

Carbon60 is seeking an experienced Assistant Estates Manager to support engineering maintenance across a large healthcare estate in Birmingham. You will lead engineering teams, ensure statutory compliance and coordinate maintenance across a live 24/7 operation.

This hands-on leadership role requires a strong background in electrical or mechanical engineering, qualified supervisor credentials, and a track record of managing contractors, budgets, and compliance in regulated environments.