Senior Estates Officer (Mechanical)

NHS; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust is seeking a highly motivated Senior Estates Officer to enhance the Estates Department at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with legislation, and providing leadership in a dynamic healthcare environment. Ideal candidates will possess engineering qualifications and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. The position also includes participating in emergency on-call rotas and managing complex projects, contributing to the trust's mission of delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an Engineering-related HNC/HND or higher qualification.
• Experience managing a multi-skilled team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Technical, managerial, and supervisory control over subordinate staff.
• Managing risk to maximize compliance with statutory and service requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Foundation Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HND in Mechanical Engineering

CMI/ILM Level 5

Tools

European Computer Driving License

Job description

Go back Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Estates Officer (Mechanical)

The closing date is 21 May 2025

North Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS trust require a highly motivated Senior Estates Officer who will be based in the Estates Department at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby. The role involves playing a proactive part within the Estates & Capital Management team to meet Trust objectives in a safe, cost-effective, efficient manner, and in compliance with legislation and good practice. As Senior Estates Officer, you will report directly to the Senior Estates Manager. You will provide effective management and leadership support for the team of Estates Officers and other Estates & Capital Services staff in Estates Operational Maintenance, Additional Works, Capital Backlog, and Maintenance Services. You will be supported by performance management arrangements and encouraged to foster teamwork by providing diverse skills that support the Department's philosophy and flexible working. The post holder will receive training in necessary elements but should have Engineering skills and be capable of acquiring additional skills to support this flexibility safely and professionally. The post holder is expected to work across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have technical, managerial, and supervisory control over subordinate staff and specialist contractors. Responsibilities include managing data and information to ensure an economical, quality service, ensuring compliance with Trust standards, procedures, and legislation.

The role involves managing risk to maximize compliance with statutory and service requirements within available resources.

The post holder will be appointed as an Authorised Person in accordance with Hospital Technical Memorandums (HTM) and Health and Safety documentation.

Candidates should possess an Engineering-related HNC/HND or higher qualification.

The post requires participation in the Estates & Facilities Directorate emergency on-call rota.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to lead, motivate, and be committed to staff development and training.

Responsibilities include ensuring planned preventative and reactive maintenance by in-house staff and contractors complies with statutory regulations and legislation.

The post involves managing shutdowns for major and complex minor capital schemes, acting as an Authorised Person for specialist services as required per HTM guidelines.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest NHS partnerships, serving over one million patients annually with a budget exceeding £1.3 billion. It comprises Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). The partnership employs nearly 20,000 staff across five main hospital sites, including Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary, and Castle Hill Hospital. The Trusts are involved in biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, and more, with a commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and skilled workforce that delivers excellent care.

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Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust, we promote flexible working opportunities to improve health, wellbeing, and work-life balance, positively impacting the care provided.

Flexible working is part of our wider commitment to enhancing the work environment and is key to recruitment and retention. We support open discussions to tailor working patterns to individual needs, considering patient/service needs, service delivery, and staff work-life balance.

We are dedicated to creating a fair, supportive environment where contributions are valued, and staff are empowered. Our values, aligned with the NHS Constitution, focus on safeguarding health and wellbeing, promoting diversity, and delivering high-quality care.

To learn more about the Trust and benefits, visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• A Foundation Degree, HND in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering or higher
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• CMI/ILM Level 5 or demonstrable experience
• Computer skills training, e.g., European Computer Driving License
• Knowledge of HTM specialist systems

Experience

• Leading significant change programs within NHS or similar complex organizations
• Managing Estates services issues: procurement, contractors, planning, quality, governance, H&S
• Managing a multi-skilled team effectively
• Risk assessment, method statements, and techniques
• Understanding statutory NHS requirements and guidelines
• Experience with NHS statutory and regulatory codes
• Management of large multidisciplinary teams
• Financial management of budgets

Communication

• Ability to work independently and respond to emergencies, including major incidents
• Effective collaboration with professionals, managers, and staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust