Mechanical Estates Officer

Insight Executive Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a Mechanical Estates Officer to oversee the management and maintenance of mechanical building services for an NHS Trust in the UK. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with legislation, including HVAC and water systems, and provide specialist technical expertise. You will manage maintenance operations, conduct inspections, and work closely with contractors and staff. A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and experience in the NHS environment are required.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship/trade background in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in mechanical building services maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of critical mechanical plant.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise mechanical maintenance across the Trust estate.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and NHS standards.
• Conduct site inspections and audits of mechanical equipment.
• Investigate engineering failures and devise corrective actions.
• Support the testing and validation of new systems.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering expertise

Project management

Knowledge of HVAC

Water systems

Medical gases knowledge

Education

HNC/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Job description

Insight Executive Group are supporting an NHS organisation in the North West to appoint a Mechanical Estates Officer.

The Mechanical Estates Officer will be responsible for the effective management, maintenance, and statutory compliance of all mechanical building services across an NHS Trust. This includes heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), hot and cold water systems, medical gases, drainage, and associated plant and equipment.

The role provides specialist technical expertise, ensures compliance with relevant legislation and guidance (including HTM and HBN standards), oversees planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works, and delivers high‑quality estates support to both clinical and non‑clinical services.

Main duties

• 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.
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and condition surveys of mechanical plant and equipment.
• Investigate mechanical engineering failures and develop corrective and preventive action plans.
• Support the commissioning, testing, and validation of new mechanical systems.
• Maintain accurate statutory and operational records in line with CAFM and estates policies.
• Supervise estates craft staff, contractors, and apprentices on mechanical works.
• Ensure contractor compliance with site rules, H&S legislation, and Trust procedures.

You will need to

• Have a HNC/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• Recognised apprenticeship/trade background in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in mechanical building services maintenance and project management.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, water systems, medical gases, pressure vessels, and other critical mechanical plant.

Please apply below, and we'll be in touch to discuss the role further and send across a full job description.