Mechanical Engineering Services Manager

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Services Manager to lead the estates mechanical engineering provision across hospital and community sites.

You will oversee HVAC, water hygiene, pressure systems, refrigeration and medical gases, act as Authorised Person, and drive maintenance strategies while managing contractors and in-house staff. An excellent platform for senior leadership in NHS estates.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering services management within healthcare or large estates.
• Knowledge of HTMs, British Standards and NHS policies and procedures.
• Experience leading contractors and in-house maintenance teams for complex estates.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and compliance of HVAC, water hygiene, pressure systems, refrigeration and medical gases.
• Act as Authorised Person for key disciplines; manage service contracts and minor works.
• Develop maintenance strategies, conduct audits, and monitor risk mitigations.
• Provide expert advice to Estates teams; deputise for Head of Estates when required.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Leadership

Contractor management

Compliance knowledge

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

CAFM

BMS

Job description

Go back Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Mechanical Engineering Services Manager

The closing date is 27 September 2026

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to develop their management career within a high-performing Estates team. As Mechanical Engineering Services Manager, you will act as the Trust's technical lead for mechanical engineering services, ensuring safe, compliant and cost-effective operation of critical infrastructure across hospital and community sites.

You will lead the maintenance and compliance of key systems including HVAC, water hygiene, pressure systems, refrigeration and medical gases, while working towards and maintaining Authorised Person responsibilities. The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including managing contractors, supporting and developing in-house maintenance staff, overseeing service contracts, and delivering minor works projects.

As a member of the Estates senior team, you will provide specialist advice to stakeholders, drive compliance with statutory and NHS standards, contribute to strategic service improvements, and support the wider management of the Estates function. The post also includes participation in on-call management arrangements and deputising for senior colleagues when required, providing an excellent platform for further professional and leadership development.

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Main duties of the job

Responsible for the safe, compliant, and effective management of the Trust's mechanical engineering services, including HVAC, refrigeration, water hygiene, pressure systems, medical gases, and associated plant and equipment. Acts as Authorised Person for key disciplines, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, HTMs, British Standards, and Trust policies.

Leads maintenance, compliance, contractor management, and minor works projects, ensuring services are delivered efficiently, safely, and provide value for money. Provides specialist technical advice, supports capital projects, develops maintenance strategies, and oversees audits, inspections, and remedial works.

Manages and develops in-house teams, supports training and competency development, and maintains a hands-on approach when required. Participates in on-call and emergency response arrangements, helping to ensure the continuity of critical engineering services across the Trust.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for the operational management, compliance, maintenance, and development of the Trusts engineering infrastructure, providing specialist leadership for Estates engineering services and ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all associated plant, equipment, and systems. The role acts as the Trusts subject matter expert and Authorised/Responsible Person for designated engineering disciplines, ensuring statutory, mandatory, and NHS-specific requirements are achieved and maintained.

Key responsibilities include managing the delivery of planned, reactive, and corrective maintenance programmes through both in-house staff and specialist contractors, ensuring all works comply with legislation, Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs), Health Building Notes (HBNs), Approved Codes of Practice, British Standards, SFG20 requirements, and Trust policies. The post holder oversees the CAFM and electronic work management systems, maintaining accurate asset records, maintenance schedules, compliance documentation, and reporting processes.

The role leads on Estates compliance, undertaking audits, identifying risks and deficiencies, developing remedial action plans, and monitoring progress to ensure compliance gaps are addressed. Responsibilities include developing and standardising engineering procedures, policies, processes, and maintenance practices to support modern, efficient, and customer-focused Estates services.

The post holder manages specialist maintenance contracts and contractor performance, including procurement, tendering, contract mobilisation, performance monitoring, and ensuring value for money. They are responsible for ensuring all technical documentation, operation and maintenance manuals, and statutory certification are available and maintained. Minor works and engineering projects are managed from inception to completion, ensuring stakeholder engagement, budget control, quality standards, and timely delivery.

A significant aspect of the role involves providing expert technical advice and support to Estates operational teams, capital project teams, clinical services, and senior management. The post holder develops and mentors maintenance staff, supports training programmes, promotes safe systems of work, and ensures robust health and safety management through risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and contractor control procedures.

The position requires close collaboration with clinical and corporate divisions, external organisations, contractors, and regulatory bodies, serving as a key point of contact for engineering matters. The post holder prepares reports for Trust committees, chairs specialist groups where required, and contributes to strategic planning and service development initiatives.

As a senior manager within Estates, the role supports wider departmental leadership by deputising for the Head of Estates when required, participating in on-call management arrangements, responding to emergencies and major incidents, and ensuring the continuity, resilience, and compliance of critical engineering services across the Trust. This includes maintaining professional relationships, promoting high standards of customer service, and ensuring resources are utilised effectively to deliver safe, high-quality healthcare environments.

Education

• HNC/HND in relevant field of Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Management with focus on Mechanical services or equivalent experience

Skills and Abilities

• Skills andExchanges maintenance, technical project-related information with specialists, non-specialists, including senior managers, directors; negotiates with contractors, suppliers / Communicates multi-stranded project, design, financial, contractual information to Board, senior managers, contractors, co-operation required Abilities

Experience

• Mechanical services and systems operational estates management experience
• Knowledge of water management in healthcare buildings

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of maintenance support systems e.g. CAFM, BMS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust