Job Description

The Estates Engineer (Mechanical) is the senior estates professional responsible to the Senior Engineer for the overall leadership and performance of mechanical & building fabrics engineering building services. Responsible for ensuring that Mechanical & fabrics engineering maintenance, including contract/capital work, is carried out to appropriate standards and specifications
Main duties of the job
Responsible for addressing any non-compliance with any legal, statutory and mandatory regulations in respect of the Estate.
Ensures that critical plant equipment and systems are available at all times and establishes contingency plans to be available in the event of failure.
Is responsible for the Building Management System updating and monitoring, making additions, deletions or other changes as necessary.
Undertakes Estates condition survey's, specifications, commissioning and supervision of maintenance related M&E and building works.
Assist with building and maintaining resilience into all aspects of emergency preparedness by developing existing arrangements and creating new strategies and plans as required. Ensures the organisation can respond appropriately and as required to major incidents along with business continuity situations that maintain critical services against a wide range of abnormal events.
Adept at exchanging maintenance, technical project-related information with specialists, non-specialists, proven track record of successful negotiations with contractors, suppliers etc.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Details
Date posted
05 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum +on call
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
176-C-7419276
Job locations
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Estates Engineer (Mechanical Operations) ensures that the Trusts Estate is managed safely and cost effectively within statutory requirements including Trust property and acts as the Authorised Person in relation to specific responsibilities such as Ventilation Systems, Medical Gases and Water Systems.
The Estates Engineer (Mechanical) will be responsible, as the AP for Ventilation services & water responsible person on behalf of the Trust. This will require a positive and imaginative approach in matters regarding the strategic development and maintenance of the systems.
The high workload and responsibility of the post make this a physically demanding role, requiring good time and resource management skills to enable coping with the pressure. To this end there must be no extracurricular external or Trust activity that could divert the role away from the daily commitments. Job description
Job responsibilities
The Estates Engineer (Mechanical Operations) ensures that the Trusts Estate is managed safely and cost effectively within statutory requirements including Trust property and acts as the Authorised Person in relation to specific responsibilities such as Ventilation Systems, Medical Gases and Water Systems.
The Estates Engineer (Mechanical) will be responsible, as the AP for Ventilation services & water responsible person on behalf of the Trust. This will require a positive and imaginative approach in matters regarding the strategic development and maintenance of the systems.
The high workload and responsibility of the post make this a physically demanding role, requiring good time and resource management skills to enable coping with the pressure. To this end there must be no extracurricular external or Trust activity that could divert the role away from the daily commitments.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent
• Mechanical, Electrical or Building engineering degree level Qualification
• Track record of Estates Management in a health care or related organisation
• Evidence of ongoing personal and technical development

Desirable

• Corporate membership of relevant professional body

Knowledge
Essential

• At least four years' experience working in a health care/public service/armed forces environment with an Estatesbackground

Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent
• Mechanical, Electrical or Building engineering degree level Qualification
• Track record of Estates Management in a health care or related organisation
• Evidence of ongoing personal and technical development

Desirable

• Corporate membership of relevant professional body

Knowledge
Essential

• At least four years' experience working in a health care/public service/armed forces environment with an Estatesbackground

Skills Required