Estates Officer (Mechanical)

NHS; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Luton is seeking an Estates Officer (Mechanical) to assist in managing mechanical services and ensuring high maintenance standards. The ideal candidate should have a postgraduate diploma in Building Services or equivalent experience and possess strong knowledge of estate services. Responsibilities include managing service contracts and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the operational efficiency of mechanical services.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate diploma in Building Services/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Professional knowledge of estate services management.
• Safe systems of work experience across building and engineering trades.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of mechanical services plant and equipment.
• Maintain effective breakdown and reactive maintenance service.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Management of in-house and contracted staff

Cost planning and control

Knowledge of estates services

Education

Postgraduate diploma in Building Services/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an Estates Officer (Mechanical) to support the Estates Manager (Operational) and ensure the Trust’s mechanical services are maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Estates Manager in the management of mechanical services plant and equipment.
• Maintain an effective breakdown and reactive maintenance service.
• Manage all delegated service contracts and supervise team leaders, technicians and craftspersons.
• Operate Permit‑to‑Work systems, Hazard Notices, RAMS and H&S statutory responsibilities.
• Act as Authorised Person for mechanical disciplines (Water Safety, MGPS, HVAC, etc.).
• Plan and implement minor maintenance schemes and energy improvement projects.
• Participate in out‑of‑hours on‑call service and emergency rota.
• Analyse potential energy savings and liaise with the Sustainability Manager.
• Carry out site surveys, inspections and prepare drawings and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with HTMs and statutory regulations in terms of Health & Safety.

Essential Qualifications

• Postgraduate diploma in Building Services/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Professional knowledge acquired through estate services management.
• Management of in‑house and contracted staff in NHS estates services.
• Safe systems of work and experience across building and engineering trades.
• Cost planning and control of minor project works and revenue budgets.
• Sound knowledge of all estates services and at least one specialised area.

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional body membership or registration of Chartered Institute of Building.
• AP for MGPS/Vent/Decontamination and RP for Water.
• Contract management in NHS.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety in specific field of work.
• Project Management.
• Knowledge of Construction Design Management regulations (CDM) and CAD literacy.

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Certificate of Sponsorship

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