Estates Operations Manager

Venn Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Estates Operations Manager to support the infrastructure of a renowned children's hospital. This role involves leading a team, overseeing critical mechanical systems, ensuring compliance, and contributing to strategic planning. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, AP certification, and proven leadership in complex maintenance environments.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background with hands-on maintenance experience.
• AP certification in relevant systems is essential.
• Proven leadership in estates operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 30+ staff and contractors across Trust-wide estates operations.
• Oversee critical systems including medical gases and ventilation.
• Act as Authorised Person ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Delivery

Team Management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

HVAC

Medical Gases

Lifts

Water Safety Systems

Job description

Estates Operations Manager – Mechanical Engineering & Compliance

NHS Band 7 | £56,276 – £63,176 | Permanent | Central London

Venn Group is proud to be working in exclusive partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) to recruit an Estates Operations Manager (mechanical bias). This is a vital leadership role supporting the infrastructure of one of the world’s most renowned paediatric hospitals.

This is a unique opportunity to join the forward-thinking Space & Place Directorate at GOSH, where engineering excellence underpins life‑changing care for children and young people. As Estates Operations Manager, you’ll lead the Maintenance & Engineering team and contractors, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of mechanical and building services across the Trust.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, and engineering governance across critical systems including medical gases, ventilation, boiler plant, and water safety. Acting as an Authorised Person (AP), you’ll ensure robust risk management and contribute to strategic estates planning, backlog maintenance reduction, and sustainability initiatives.

This role offers the chance to shape operational standards, lead service innovation, and work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver safe environments for patients, staff, and visitors.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead a team of 30+ staff and contractors across Trust‑wide estates operations
• Oversee critical systems including medical gases, ventilation, boiler plant, and water safety
• Act as Authorised Person (AP) and ensure compliance with HTMs, HBNs, and statutory regulations
• Drive service innovation, backlog maintenance reduction, and sustainability
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient environments for patients and staff

What makes this role stand out?

• Join a world‑class institution with a culture of inclusion, innovation, and impact
• Lead a high‑performing team and oversee critical engineering systems
• Influence strategic estates decisions and contribute to capital and sustainability projects
• Be part of a hospital that’s redefining paediatric care through cutting‑edge infrastructure

Essential criteria required:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services
• A mechanical engineering background and hands‑on maintenance experience is essential for this position
• AP certification in relevant systems (e.g. Medical Gases, HVAC, Lifts, Water)
• Proven leadership in estates operations within complex maintenance environments
• Strong knowledge of HTMs, HBNs, and statutory compliance frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, project delivery, and team management skills

At GOSH, estates operations are more than maintenance—they’re about creating safe, efficient spaces where extraordinary care happens every day. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a role that blends technical mastery with operational leadership, we’d love to hear from you.