Mechanical Estates Officer | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Estates Officer to manage the maintenance and compliance of all mechanical building services, including HVAC and water systems. The role involves ensuring statutory compliance, managing maintenance schedules, conducting site inspections, and contributing to sustainability initiatives. Candidates should have experience within healthcare and knowledge of relevant NHS-specific standards. This position supports vital clinical and non-clinical services in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing mechanical services in a healthcare environment.
• Familiarity with HTM and HBN guidance.
• Proven ability to ensure compliance with statutory regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise mechanical maintenance and installation works.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and NHS standards.
• Carry out site inspections and audits of mechanical plant.

Skills

Technical expertise in mechanical systems

Knowledge of NHS-specific standards

Ability to manage maintenance schedules

Site inspection and audit skills

Job description

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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.