Estates M&E Manager | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS community services provider in Brighton is seeking a maintenance specialist responsible for ensuring the reliability of building maintenance and engineering systems. The role includes managing compliance with legislation and supporting operational teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in maintenance and knowledge of relevant regulations. Flexible working options and excellent training opportunities are available.

Benefits

Varied work environments

Flexible working options

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability of building maintenance and engineering systems.
• Support Estates operatives in compliance with legislation.
• Balance planned maintenance activities with responsive repairs.

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 Operational Estates, for areas of responsibility including Lifting Equipment Regulations, Legionella and Water Systems, Low Voltage Electrical Safety, and Medical Gases, Critical Ventilation, assuming the responsibilities of the authorised person’s roles.

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 note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to 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 the gov.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.



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.




This advert closes on Sunday 20 Jul 2025