Estates M&E Manager | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Bognor Regis is seeking a maintenance specialist responsible for ensuring the reliability of building maintenance and engineering infrastructure. The successful candidate will oversee compliance with regulations, manage the upkeep of estates grounds, and support the Estates operatives. This role offers an inclusive environment and various flexible working options. Ideal for candidates passionate about community care, emphasizing teamwork and excellence in service.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Qualifications

• Experience in ensuring reliability of maintenance and engineering systems.
• Knowledge of Lifting Equipment Regulations and Low Voltage Electrical Safety.
• Ability to manage grounds and gardens maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for managing compliance with multiple regulations.
• Act as a deputy for the Estates Engineering Manager.
• Balance planned maintenance with responsive repairs service.

Skills

Building maintenance expertise

Engineering infrastructure knowledge

Compliance with legislation

Management of Estates Grounds

Education

Relevant field qualification

Job description

As maintenance specialist, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of building maintenance, engineering infrastructure, systems and equipment. This will include the guidance and support to Estates operatives to ensure compliance with legislation, local policy and best practice. The postholder will also be responsible for managing the upkeep of the Estates Grounds and Gardens.

The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Estates Operations for areas of responsibility including Lifting Equipment Regulations, Low Voltage Electrical Safety, Medical Gases, Critical Ventilation, Legionella, and Water Systems, assuming the responsibilities of the authorised person’s roles.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on thegov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

There will be an ongoing clear focus upon balancing the planned maintenance activities with the responsive repairs service. The post holder will deputise for the Estates Engineering Manager. Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for this post.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025.