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Estates Manager - Mechanical

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Estates Manager – Mechanical

  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Location: London
  • Salary: Up to £35.80 per hour

We are seeking an experienced Estates Manager – Mechanical to oversee the operational management of Mechanical Engineering and Water Safety services across all our London sites. This role is crucial for ensuring that services are safe, compliant, and efficient, aligning with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.


Day-to-day of the role

  • Manage and coordinate all Mechanical Engineering and Water Safety services and systems, ensuring compliance with current legislation and standards.
  • Advise the Deputy Head of Estates on all aspects of mechanical services to ensure compliance with NHS guidance, health and safety standards, and statutory compliance.
  • Oversee the management and mobilisation of all externally provided Estates Maintenance service contracts related to Mechanical Engineering and Water Safety systems.
  • Provide contract administration for externally provided Estates Maintenance services.
  • Analyse complex contractual data to ensure service contracts/SLAs are delivering to specification and identify efficiency improvements.
  • Act as the Responsible Person and Authorised Person for services within the area of expertise.
  • Implement and monitor planned preventative maintenance (PPM) processes for Mechanical Engineering and Water Quality Services.
  • Develop and manage documentation systems including policies, procedures, registers, log books, and maintenance records.
  • Collaborate with Nursing and Infection Control staff to prevent and control Healthcare Associated Infections.
  • Manage the Trust’s Mechanical and Water Safety systems to ensure efficient use of energy and water resources.
  • Conduct condition surveys and assessments on the Trust’s systems and provide improvement recommendations.
  • Participate in the specification and design processes for projects to ensure they meet performance, energy, and safety standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Proven experience in mechanical engineering within a healthcare setting.
  • Strong knowledge of water safety and mechanical systems management.
  • Familiarity with NHS guidelines, health and safety standards, and statutory compliance.
  • Experience in managing service contracts and external maintenance services.
  • Authorised Person certification for relevant systems is highly desirable.
  • Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate up to £35.80.
  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
  • Involvement in a wide range of projects across various sites.
  • Opportunity to work within a leading healthcare trust.

To apply for the Estates Manager – Mechanical position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.


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