Job Description

We are seeking an experienced person to join our on-site engineering team as a Mechanical Estates Officer, reporting to the Estates Operations Manager, who will be an active member of the Estates team responsible for carrying out, leading, and supervising the safe installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Trust's plant, equipment and buildings.
The post holder will be required to work under pressure in emergency situations where the failure to act promptly or safely may result in serious injury, damage or loss of life. Previous NHS experience is not essential although would be useful, full supplementary training will be provided.
Please note: This role includes the responsibility of being a member of the on-call team supporting the Trust out of hours.
Main duties of the job
Knowledge, Training & Experience - The post holder will be responsible for carrying out, supervising, and leading others in the safe installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Trust's plant, equipment and buildings and this role will require significant training and experience in commercial mechanical building services supporting large, complex systems such as heating, hot and cold water, ventilation and air conditioning, passenger lifts and lifting equipment, internal and external drainage, etc. and ideally you will have an understanding and experience of steam operated plant and equipment.
You will require an expert understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, the majority of which are non-routine and which require intermediate level theoretical knowledge acquired through formal training to NVQ 5, or equivalent, with at least 5 years of relevant working experience.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: * Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development

• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Details
Date posted
29 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-RF6618-D
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
Job description
Job responsibilities
As well as the full range of duties associated with the post holder's core skills, i.e., leadership, technical management, operational delivery, etc., the role often requires specialisation and a multi skilled approach with team members having responsibilities in nominated specialist Estates roles, such as Authorised Person for Water, Ventilation, Work At Height, Confined Space, Pressure Systems, or Medical Gases. This role may also be required for supporting specific projects or tasks, such as the coaching, training, or development of others.
The post holder will have, or be required to achieve, qualifications in management equivalent to Institute of Learning and Management Level 4, safety management equivalent to NEBOSH National General Certificate, and will be encouraged to seek membership of an appropriate industry or trade body such as IET, CIBSE, IHEEM. Job description
Job responsibilities
As well as the full range of duties associated with the post holder's core skills, i.e., leadership, technical management, operational delivery, etc., the role often requires specialisation and a multi skilled approach with team members having responsibilities in nominated specialist Estates roles, such as Authorised Person for Water, Ventilation, Work At Height, Confined Space, Pressure Systems, or Medical Gases. This role may also be required for supporting specific projects or tasks, such as the coaching, training, or development of others.
The post holder will have, or be required to achieve, qualifications in management equivalent to Institute of Learning and Management Level 4, safety management equivalent to NEBOSH National General Certificate, and will be encouraged to seek membership of an appropriate industry or trade body such as IET, CIBSE, IHEEM.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Level 5 Award, e.g., Higher National Diploma, NVQ5, Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship, etc., or equivalent.
• ILM Level 4, or equivalent.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate, or equivalent.

Desirable

• Appointed Person or equivalent competency in Water, Ventilation, Pressure Systems, Work at Height, LOLER/Lifts, Confined Space, Pressure Systems, Medical Gas.

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience in similar role
• MS Office

Desirable

• Steam operated plant and equipment.
• Healthcare experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Commercial mechanical building services
• Maintenance management legislation, standards, systems, and processes.

Desirable

• Micad IPR, Planet FM, Zetasafe.

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Commitment, moral and physical courage, discipline, respect for others, integrity, and loyalty.

Desirable

• Membership of IET, CIBSE, IHEEM, or equivalent.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Level 5 Award, e.g., Higher National Diploma, NVQ5, Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship, etc., or equivalent.
• ILM Level 4, or equivalent.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate, or equivalent.

Desirable

• Appointed Person or equivalent competency in Water, Ventilation, Pressure Systems, Work at Height, LOLER/Lifts, Confined Space, Pressure Systems, Medical Gas.

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience in similar role
• MS Office

Desirable

• Steam operated plant and equipment.
• Healthcare experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Commercial mechanical building services
• Maintenance management legislation, standards, systems, and processes.

Desirable

• Micad IPR, Planet FM, Zetasafe.

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Commitment, moral and physical courage, discipline, respect for others, integrity, and loyalty.

Desirable

• Membership of IET, CIBSE, IHEEM, or equivalent.

Skills Required