Estates Operations Manager (Mechanical)

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Estates Mechanical Engineering Manager. This role involves managing mechanical services and systems across various hospital sites, providing technical advice, and ensuring compliance with statutory and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in mechanical engineering within the NHS, demonstrating strong project management and technical advisory skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering within NHS or similar settings.
• Ability to manage engineering contracts and ensure compliance.
• Strong communication and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage NHS Estates mechanical services and systems across multiple sites.
• Provide technical advice and ensure compliance with best practices.
• Travel between Trust sites as required.

Skills

Technical and specialist advice

Mechanical engineering systems management

Compliance with statutory instruments

Education

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

• 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 patients, visitors, and staff.
• Provide technical and specialist advice to managers and staff on mechanical and electrical systems and disciplines.
• Specify and manage all mechanical services, systems, and contracts across multiple sites.
• Travel between Trust sites as required.

Code: EF15QP

• 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 practices.
• Ensure all hospital mechanical engineering systems are maintained in a safe condition and are fit for purpose.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, providing a wide range of clinical services and serving as a base for medical education, training, and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information, view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu.

Our values, standards, and behaviors define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we build with patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, focusing on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence.

These values place patients at the heart of our work and underpin the quality healthcare we aim to provide for ourselves and our families. Watch how we deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Gordon Rennie
• Job title: Senior Estates Mechanical Engineering Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]