Estates Officer (M&E) | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bedfordshire is seeking an Estates Officer (M&E) to advise on technical maintenance, supervise the Maintenance Team, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This role requires an HNC/HND in Engineering or Building Services Engineering, as well as relevant experience. The position offers opportunities for training and development while supporting excellence in patient care.

Benefits

High-quality training and development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion in recruitment practices

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of building maintenance and infrastructure services.
• Relevant experience in managing maintenance operations.
• Capability to implement health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Estates Manager with engineering plant management.
• Ensure effective maintenance and breakdown services.
• Supervise team leaders and technicians.
• Plan minor maintenance schemes and improvements.
• Conduct site surveys and inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of infrastructure services

Understanding of current legislation

Team supervision

Technical maintenance

Education

HNC/HND or higher in Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated, reliable, and flexible Estates Officer (M&E) to join the Estates Management Team. The role involves advising on technical building maintenance matters, supervising the Maintenance Team, and liaising with Trust departments to ensure smooth maintenance operations with minimal impact on patient care.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of infrastructure services, current legislation, and hold an HNC/HND or higher qualification in Engineering or Building Services Engineering, with a focus on electrical and mechanical services. Relevant experience is required to perform the duties effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Assisting the Estates Manager with engineering plant and equipment management.
2. Ensuring effective maintenance and breakdown services.
3. Managing delegated service contracts.
4. Supervising team leaders, technicians, and craftspersons.
5. Implementing policies related to Permit-to-Work, Hazard Notices, RAMS, and Health & Safety.
6. Acting as Authorised Person for disciplines such as Water, LV, HVAC, and Lifts.
7. Planning minor schemes of maintenance, renewal, and improvements.
8. Participating in out-of-hours emergency on-call services.
9. Analyzing energy savings and liaising with the Sustainability Manager.
10. Conducting site surveys, inspections, and preparing drawings/specifications.
11. Ensuring compliance with HTMs and statutory health & safety regulations.

The role supports the Trust's mission to provide excellent healthcare services across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas. The Trust offers high-quality training and development opportunities and values diversity and inclusion in its recruitment practices.

Please note that vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received, and all new staff are subject to a 6-month probation period. Travel between hospital sites may be required.