Mechanical Estates Lead – Band 7 (NHS)

ESHT; St Leonards; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Staff development opportunities

Onsite parking (£50/year)

Staff restaurants

Accommodation options

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estates Officer to lead the maintenance and development of the estate's mechanical systems across Conquest Hospital and associated sites. You will ensure safe, compliant operation while driving service improvements and project delivery.

The role requires substantial mechanical engineering experience, supervisory capability and HTM/AP qualifications or training, with NHS experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Education to Master’s level in estates / facilities or equivalent.
• HNC/HND or equivalent in engineering/building disciplines.
• Willingness to train as Authorised Person in HTMs.
• Managerial endorsement to NVQ level 4.
• Procurement qualification or equivalent knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge of NHS estates management and HTMs.
• Experience with building services and AHU/plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead or share responsibility for maintenance, monitoring and development of Estates functions.
• Support safe, compliant operation of mechanical engineering infrastructure.
• Deliver operational maintenance, statutory compliance and project work across the estate.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Estates/facilities management

Health and safety

Project coordination

Education

Master’s degree in estates / facilities

HNC or equivalent in Engineering/Building

NVQ level 4 endorsement

Authorised Person HTMs training (HTM 02-01 / 06-02 / 06-03 / HTM 01)

Procurement qualification or equivalent knowledge

Tools

Building Management Systems

Job description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estates Officer to lead the maintenance and development of the estate's mechanical systems across Conquest Hospital and associated sites. You will ensure safe, compliant operation while driving service improvements and project delivery.

The role requires substantial mechanical engineering experience, supervisory capability and HTM/AP qualifications or training, with NHS experience highly valued.