Senior NHS Estates & MEP Manager

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major NHS teaching trust providing a wide range of clinical services and education. The Estates team ensures safe, compliant hospital environments by maintaining mechanical and electrical systems across multiple sites.

The role involves leading maintenance, providing expert advice on M&E disciplines, and coordinating contracts and energy management initiatives to support patient care and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Basic degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Mechanical or Building Engineering.
• Registration/training in NHS-focused electrical/engineering disciplines (NVQ4, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Experience working within NHS estates or healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support maintenance of estates buildings and mechanical/electrical plant across sites.
• Provide specialist advice on mechanical and electrical systems to managers and staff.
• Specify and manage contracts across multiple hospital sites and ensure compliance with health service requirements.
• Direct contractors to meet financial and key performance targets.
• Act as Authorized Person for HTM disciplines and coordinate energy management efforts.
• Travel between Trust sites as required and support incident response and projects.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical engineering

NHS experience

Safety compliance

Education

NC/HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechanical or Building Engineering

NVQ level 4 or City & Guilds in Electrical/Engineering

Experience in NHS settings

Tools

HTM knowledge

Ventilation & Heating knowledge

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major NHS teaching trust providing a wide range of clinical services and education. The Estates team ensures safe, compliant hospital environments by maintaining mechanical and electrical systems across multiple sites.

The role involves leading maintenance, providing expert advice on M&E disciplines, and coordinating contracts and energy management initiatives to support patient care and operational excellence.