Estates Manager (Operations) - Mechanical Engineer

NHS Jobs; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking two Estates Manager (Operations) with a mechanical engineering background for the LGI site. You will lead the in-house Estates maintenance team and oversee the day-to-day operation of mechanical and electrical systems across a large estate.

The role includes managing specialist contractors, ensuring compliant, value-for-money contracts, and acting as Authorised Person for Medical Gas Systems and other plant.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background and experience in facilities management.
• Experience supervising an in-house multi-skilled maintenance team.
• Knowledge of contracts, procurement processes and SFIs.
• Authorised Person for Medical Gas Systems with potential training.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours and participate in on-call service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage in-house Estates maintenance team.
• Coordinate contractors and ensure compliant value-for-money service contracts.
• Work with Trust Procurement to ensure contracts comply with SFIs.
• Hold Authorised Person duties for Lifts, Ventilation, and Boilers.
• Respond to out-of-hours on-call needs.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

IT skills

Job description

Estates Manager (Operations) - Mechanical Engineer

For questions about this job, contact: Name: Andrew Bielby Position: Head of Estates (LGI) Email: [e-mail] Phone number: 0113 39 22491 Shortlisting Date: 09/11/2026 Interview Date: 19/11/2026 Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata. Job Summary An exciting career opportunity has arisen for two highly motivated individuals to join the Estates Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as an engineering Estates Manager (Operations) based at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) site. This is a key role in the management and the operation of the Trusts estate which, at over 500,000 sq. meters, is one of the largest and most complex in the country. The Estates Manager(s) shall have an mechanical engineering background and possess good computer and IT skills. The post holder will be responsible for the integrity of the Mechanical and Electrical systems and infrastructure, and for providing specialist technical advice for the day-to-day management of the Trust's buildings with regards to breakdowns, planned preventative maintenance and minor works projects whilst providing expert advice on all aspects of Estates Services. Why you should join our Team If you are looking for an NHS career in Leeds, you could not come to a better place to work. Like any complex organisation, our jobs in Leeds cover all aspects of ensuring the day-to-day delivery of our services to over one million patients every year and this is an opportunity to join the Operational Estates Team in a key role to support the challenge of delivering the highest standards of care to our patients through the provision of a safe environment. What you will bring to the role The post holder(s) will be responsible for the supervision and management of the of in-house multi-skilled Estates maintenance team, as well as the coordination of specialist contractors that are pivotal to the day to day running of the Estates function. The role will include responsibility for ensuring that the site has compliant value-for money service contracts for all specialist maintenance services, collaborating closely with colleagues at other Trust sites to standardise contracts where appropriate. This will include working with Trust Procurement specialists to ensure that all contracts are fully compliant with Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs). The role will require the successful candidate to be an Authorised Person for Medical Gas Systems with (potential for undertaking Authorised Person training in High Voltage and Low Voltage electric disciplines). There will also be a requirement to manage the Authorised Person duties for Lifts, Ventilation and Boilers and Pressure systems. The post holder9s) will be required to carry out some work outside normal working hours, and participate in an on-call service to provide out of hours advice and attendance on site as required. The post holder(s) will be expected to use their skills, experience, and initiative to resolve problems. The post holder(s) shall have responsibility for the management of the Estates team and contractors using the RESET certification, control of contactors competence-verification system. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.