Estates Operations Manager (Mechanical) | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust in England is seeking a qualified professional to manage and support mechanical services across multiple hospital sites. The ideal candidate will provide technical advice, ensure compliance with statutory regulations, and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. The role offers a competitive salary and access to an industry-leading pension scheme, along with various employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Industry-leading pension scheme

Local and national discounts

Supportive environment for development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to provide technical advice across multiple sites.
• Strong understanding of compliance with statutory instruments and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support NHS Estates buildings and mechanical services.
• Provide technical advice to staff in relevant systems.
• Ensure all mechanical systems are maintained safely and effectively.

Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise

Electrical systems knowledge

Contract management

Job description

Overview

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.
• 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.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

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

Hours are 08.00am to 16.00pm Monday to Friday. 27 days annual leave plus public holidays.

Overtime may be required.

In return for your hard work & commitment we will offer you:-

• A competitive salary.
• Access to an industry leading pension scheme where your employer pays in 20.3%!
• A raft of local and national discounts across shopping, insurance, holidays and many more
• An environment that challenges you but supports your efforts and development

This advert closes on Wednesday 15 Oct 2025