Mechanical Estates Officer

NHS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare management organization is seeking a Mechanical Estates Officer responsible for the management and compliance of mechanical building services. The role involves supervising maintenance, ensuring statutory compliance, and providing technical support within the NHS framework. Ideal candidates will have a background in mechanical engineering, experience in healthcare, and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to vital healthcare services in the UK environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical building services maintenance and project management.
• Previous experience in a healthcare/NHS environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statutory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical maintenance and installation works across the Trust estate.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and NHS-specific standards.
• Conduct site inspections and audits of mechanical plant.

Skills

Expertise in HVAC systems

Budget management

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of medical gases

Strong IT skills

Education

HNC/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Recognised apprenticeship/trade background

Membership of a relevant professional body

IOSH/NEBOSH certification

Tools

CAFM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Estates Officer

The closing date is 30 December 2025.

The Mechanical Estates Officer will be responsible for the effective management, maintenance, and compliance of all mechanical building services across Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This includes heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), hot and cold water systems, medical gases, drainage, and other associated plant and equipment. The role involves providing technical expertise, ensuring statutory compliance (including HTM and HBN guidance), managing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance, and delivering high-quality estates support to clinical and non-clinical services.

Main duties of the job

Manage, plan, and supervise mechanical maintenance and installation works across the Trust estate.

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, HTM/HTM 03, HSE guidance, Water Safety, Legionella (ACoP L8), and other NHS-specific standards.
• Act as Authorised Person (AP) or Responsible Person (RP) in designated specialist areas.
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and condition surveys of mechanical plant and equipment.

About us

Atlas BFW Management Ltd is the North West's expert in healthcare facilities and property management, providing our clients with fully managed healthcare management solutions:

• Facilities management
• Transport
• Procurement
• Property services
• Medical engineering

Established in 2017, Atlas is a private limited company which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

That means we are owned by the NHS for the NHS. We are committed to delivering the best services possible and supporting our local community.

We are a substantial company in our own right with an annual turnover in 2024/25 circa £100m and more than 150 people. The profit we make is used to grow the business and support NHS services. Our operations span Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre, north Lancashire and south Cumbria.

The Atlas vision, or our ambition for the future, is:

To be recognised as the market leader in the provision of fully managed healthcare facilities and non‑clinical services across the local health economy

Job responsibilities

• Maintain accurate statutory and operational records in line with CAFM and estates policies.
• Ensure PPM schedules are up to date and delivered within compliance timeframes.
• Participate in water safety and ventilation groups, providing specialist technical input.
• Assist in risk assessments and implement safe systems of work.
• Support sustainability initiatives, including energy reduction, carbon savings, and mechanical system efficiency improvements.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience in mechanical building services maintenance and project management.
• Experience managing contractors and supervising maintenance teams.
• Previous experience in a healthcare/NHS environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statutory compliance requirements and HTM/HBN guidance.

Education and Qualification

• HNC/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• Recognised apprenticeship/trade background in mechanical engineering.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IMechE, CIBSE).
• Authorised/Responsible Person training in specialist areas.
• IOSH/NEBOSH certification.

Skills and Ability

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, water systems, medical gases, pressure vessels, and other critical mechanical plant.
• Understanding of CAFM systems, PPM scheduling, and statutory record keeping.
• Excellent problem‑solving, diagnostic, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and maintenance programmes effectively.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and estates‑related systems.

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.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust