Mechanical Manager

RG Setsquare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FM service provider is looking for a Mechanical Manager with ventilation expertise to manage critical systems in a major healthcare environment in Greater London. Responsibilities include leading a team to ensure compliance, safety, and performance of ventilation systems. Candidates should possess recognized ventilation qualifications, with a preference for healthcare experience. This role offers a negotiable salary and opportunities for progression within a structured organization.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Clear opportunities for progression

Ownership of critical service area

Qualifications

• Recognised ventilation qualifications are essential.
• Healthcare experience and Ventilation AP certification are preferred.
• Solid background in mechanical systems within complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team managing ventilation systems.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and healthcare standards.
• Produce technical reports and summaries for stakeholders.

Skills

Ventilation qualifications

Leadership

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Mechanical Manager - Ventilation Bias (Healthcare Environment)

Overview

A leading FM service provider is seeking an experienced Mechanical Manager with a strong ventilation background to oversee critical ventilation systems within a major acute hospital environment. This role is integral to maintaining compliance, safety, and performance across a large, complex estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support a small engineering team responsible for the maintenance and operation of ventilation and air handling systems (circa 200 assets).
• Ensure all ventilation systems are maintained to statutory and healthcare standards, delivering a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Oversee isolations, permit control, and safe systems of work (SSOW) for all ventilation‑related activities.
• Produce high‑quality technical reports, performance summaries, and recommendations for senior stakeholders and the client.
• Work closely with the projects team, offering technical expertise, guidance, and input into upgrade works and lifecycle improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement in asset reliability, compliance, and overall service delivery.
• Maintain strong communication channels with internal teams, external contractors, and clinical stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications Required

• Recognised ventilation qualifications (essential).
• Strong preference for candidates with healthcare experience and Ventilation AP (Authorised Person) certification – exceptional candidates without these may still be considered.
• Solid background in mechanical systems, ideally within complex or critical environments.
• Demonstrable experience leading engineering teams and managing specialist assets.
• Strong report‑writing skills and confidence presenting information to senior stakeholders.
• Proven understanding of safe systems of work, permits, isolations, and statutory compliance.

What's on Offer

• Negotiable salary
• Clear opportunities for progression within a large, structured FM organisation.
• The chance to take ownership of a critical service area within a high‑profile healthcare contract.

If you feel you have the skillset, attitude and desire to grow on the businesses most iconic healthcare contract then get in touch today for more information.

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