Hospital Engineering Manager: Lead Estates & Compliance

Spire Healthcare Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme with flexible options

Private medical insurance and life, 1x

Free DBS

Free uniform

Spire for You discounts

Job summary

Spire Healthcare Group is seeking an experienced Hospital Engineering Manager to lead the Estates and Engineering function at St Anthony's Hospital, Sutton. This pivotal role oversees five heritage buildings, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence across the site.

You will manage a team of site engineers and handymen, drive continuous improvement, and ensure regulatory standards including CQC are met. AP qualification is desirable and hospital experience is essential.

Qualifications

• AP Qualification is desirable.
• Engineering or Estates background in electrical, plumbing, or building services.
• Hospital/healthcare environment experience is essential.
• Strong management experience is essential.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive, flexible approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of safe, efficient, and compliant engineering services across the hospital site.
• Ensure best practice and consistency in estates management.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Manage and develop a skilled team of site engineers and handymen.
• Ensure compliance with Fire Policy and regulatory standards (CQC and Public Health England).
• Act as the hospital's Approved Person for systems including medical gases, water safety, low voltage electrical services, decontamination equipment, and HVAC.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

AP Qualification (desirable)

Job description

Spire Healthcare Group is seeking an experienced Hospital Engineering Manager to lead the Estates and Engineering function at St Anthony's Hospital, Sutton. This pivotal role oversees five heritage buildings, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence across the site.

You will manage a team of site engineers and handymen, drive continuous improvement, and ensure regulatory standards including CQC are met. AP qualification is desirable and hospital experience is essential.