Band 6 Estates Officer (Mechanical)

The Estates Officer (Mechanical) plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of mechanical engineering services across the Trust's estate. Acting as a technical specialist, the postholder provides expert maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair and compliance management for a wide range of systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), medical gases, hot and cold water, pressure systems and specialist healthcare installations.

In this supervisory position, the Estates Officer oversees skilled trades staff and specialist contractors, ensuring high‑quality workmanship, safe working practices and minimal disruption to clinical services. The role requires strong communication and relationship‑building skills, as the postholder routinely coordinates with clinical teams, shares technical information, and provides assurance on planned and reactive maintenance activities.

• Planning and prioritising tasks through CAFM.
• Conducting risk assessments and supporting audits.
• Maintaining statutory records.
• Managing resources, coordinating emergency responses and providing technical guidance to clinical and non‑clinical teams.
• Acting as an Authorised/Responsible Person under multiple HTMs to ensure regulatory compliance, operational resilience and effective service delivery aligned with Trust values.
• Contributing to the development of maintenance strategies, supporting asset improvement, and driving continuous service enhancements by analysing performance data, identifying risks and implementing effective engineering solutions that improve safety, efficiency and patient environments across the Estate.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For staff with a disability, including physical disability, long‑term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.