Estates Operations Manager (Mechanical)

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Oxford is seeking a Band 7 Mechanical Engineer to manage and support mechanical services across multiple sites. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with industry best practices and managing engineering contracts. Candidates should have a degree in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering, along with experience in contract management and operational budgeting. Full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to industry-leading pension scheme

27 days annual leave plus public holidays

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education plus diploma level in relevant discipline.
• Experience in managing engineering contracts and services.
• Full Current Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support mechanical and specialist engineering contracts.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and industry standards.
• Maintain mechanical engineering systems in a safe condition.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Contract management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Building Services/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

BMS

CAFM systems

Job description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY: PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

To manage and support the provision and maintenance of NHS (National Health Service) Estates buildings, mechanical and specialist services, plant and equipment to ensure a safe and suitable environment for the care of patients, visitors, and staff. Provide technical and specialist advice to managers and staff in mechanical and electrical systems and disciplines. To specify and manage all mechanical services, systems and contracts across multiple sites. Travel between Trust sites as required.

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Main duties

• To provide evidence based efficient, cost effective and robust mechanical and specialist engineering contracts to ensure full compliance with statutory instruments, Department of Health guidance and industry best practice.
• To ensure all Hospital mechanical engineering systems are maintained in a safe condition and are fit for purpose.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.

Details: Date posted 01 October 2025 • Pay scheme: Agenda for Change • Band: Band 7 • Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata • Contract: Permanent • Working pattern: Full-time • Reference number: 321-EST-7480894-B7-PUB • Job locations: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for full duties and responsibilities.

Hours are 08:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. 27 days annual leave plus public holidays. Overtime may be required. In return we offer: a competitive salary; access to an industry leading pension scheme; a raft of local and national discounts; an environment that challenges you but also supports development.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Development — Essential

• Must have a good standard of general education plus additional knowledge attained via a recognised and relevant diploma level (at HNC/HND level) in Building Services/Mechanical Engineering/Construction related discipline or approved equivalent training
• Degree in Building Services/Mechanical Engineering/Construction related discipline or equivalent experience
• Specialist knowledge acquired through continued professional development and education, equivalent to post-graduate courses/diplomas/Master qualification in building/construction/estates related discipline
• Completion of a structured training program in engineering discipline for a minimum period of five years
• Full Current Driving Licence

Qualifications and Professional Development — Desirable

• Trained in Health & Safety, i.e., NEBOSH, IOSH, First Aid etc.
• Member of relevant healthcare or engineering institutes, i.e., IHEEM, HEFMA, CIBSE, IET, CIOB etc.
• Experience across several of the HTM's acting as either an Authorised Person (AP).

Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills — Essential

• Experience of managing engineering building services, operational engineering maintenance and repair services
• Experience and knowledge of operational budget management
• Experience of managing contractors
• Experience in specifying and managing engineering contracts
• Extensive knowledge and experience of working with engineering systems within complex organisations and environments
• Experience of working within and developing a safe system of work and dealing with health and safety issues
• Experience of Estates Management/Project Management including concurrent management of multiple projects and services
• Line management experience
• Knowledge of HTM's, HBN's and Estates specific legislation
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal to a wide range of individuals and groups at all levels internally and externally
• Computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, BMS and CAFM systems
• Demonstrable record of working effectively within and through multi-disciplinary teams
• Highly organised and able to manage a complex workload
• Ability to apply knowledge and judgement to demonstrate safe operation and maintenance of specific systems/equipment
• Ability to plan and organise in coordination with contractors unsupervised routine and complex maintenance, analysis, solution finding and repair work

Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills — Desirable

• Experience in working in a similar role
• Experience with a quality management system (e.g., ISO 9001)
• Substantial specialist experience from working in a complex multi-site health care engineering environment

Personal Skills — Essential

• Work independently, using own initiative
• Resilient and calm under pressure
• Maintains focus on objectives
• Capable of working in a demand driven service

Personal Skills — Desirable

• Committed to improving efficiency and environmental protection

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check may be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here.

Employer details

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU

Website: ouh.nhs.uk