Mechanical Estates Officer

NHS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Mechanical Estates Officer to manage and ensure compliance for mechanical building services across its facilities. The officer will oversee the maintenance of HVAC, medical gases, and other plant equipment. Ideal candidates will have experience in mechanical services and relevant qualifications, along with strong problem-solving abilities. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and contributes to essential services in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical building services maintenance and project management.
• Experience managing contractors and supervising maintenance teams.
• Previous experience in a healthcare/NHS environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and supervise mechanical maintenance across the Trust estate.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols.
• Participate in risk assessments and implement safe systems of work.

Skills

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage budgets

Strong IT skills

Education

HNC/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering

Membership of a relevant professional body

IOSH/NEBOSH certification

Job description

Job Summary

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:

• Estates maintenance
• Facilities management
• Transport
• Procurement
• Capital development
• 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.

Our 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"

Our mission, or what customers should expect from us, is:

Job description / 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,181 to £62,555 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382‑ATL25‑25‑A

Job locations

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney heys road

Blackpool

FY38NR

Employer details

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney heys road

Blackpool

FY38NR

Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)