Estates Engineering Manager - Mechanical

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a qualified individual to manage the mechanical infrastructure at their hospitals. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, supervising a team, and managing budgets. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive application process.

Qualifications

• Recognised craft apprenticeship or equivalent training and relevant certification.
• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Recognised H&S qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external labour compliance with HTM and H&S regulations.
• Oversee mechanical aspects of property maintenance for trust and other organisation properties.
• Supervise Estates Officers and carry out line manager duties.
• Manage departmental budget and labour management system.

Skills

Leadership and team building skills

Excellent communication

Financial management

Problem analysis and quick thinking

Education

Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Recognised craft apprenticeship or equivalent training

Recognised H&S qualification

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for the mechanical infrastructure at Furness General Hospital and Millom Hospital. This includes being the Lead Mechanical AP (Authorised Person), Lead Ventilation AP, Lead Water Safety AP and managing a team of deputy APs, ensuring compliance with HTM and H&S regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external labour compliance with HTM and H&S regulations.
• Oversee mechanical aspects of property maintenance for trust and other organisation properties.
• Supervise Estates Officers and carry out line manager duties.
• Train junior management staff and provide work experience, upskilling and competency‑based task training.
• Manage departmental budget and labour management system.
• Deputise for the Estates Manager and manage minor project and capital works.
• Monitor energy usage and carry out Estates surveys and returns.

Qualifications

• Recognised craft apprenticeship or equivalent training and relevant certification.
• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Recognised H&S qualification.
• Authorised Person for specialist NHS HTM disciplines.

Desirable Criteria

• Management qualification.
• Corporate membership of an appropriate body, staff management and leadership.
• Financial management.
• Relevant experience of working in healthcare engineering or building services installation in a Management position.
• Thorough knowledge of HTM 01 to 08.
• Thorough knowledge of statutory and mandatory regulations.
• Excellent communication on all levels.
• Proven leadership and team building skills.
• The ability to analyse data, technical drawings and complex instructions.
• To be able analyse problems, to think quickly and respond to difficult and contentious situations.
• Proven negotiating skills, ability to comply with the Trust's policies and procedures including Governance and Standing Financial Instructions.
• Flexibility in working hours.
• Ability to travel as required.

EEO Statement & Disclosures

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people and must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.

Application Process & Salary

The salary advertised is for full‑time hours. If the post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro‑rated. For NHS Agenda for Change pay‑scales new entrants typically start at the first pay point of the relevant band. Applicants will receive a DBS check; enhanced disclosure costs £55.38 and standard £27.38, which can be paid over 1–3 months. The vacancy may close before the closing date if sufficient applications are received. Detailed instructions regarding application and shortlisting were provided in the original description.