Estates Officer - Mechanical (Public Sector)

Estates Officer - Mechanical (Public Sector) Discover a great opportunity to become a key part of a busy Public Sector Estates team. As a Mechanical Estates Officer, you'll be responsible for making sure the building systems run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. Your work will directly support the delivery of high-quality customer care by keeping the estate in top condition. Salary/Benefits Competitive salary package starting from £38,682 Flexible working hours to support work-life balance Career development opportunities within a supportive environment Generous leave entitlement and pension scheme Access to ongoing training and professional development Job Summary: Manage estate operations related to building maintenance, engineering services, and assets. Oversee mechanical and electrical systems, maintenance planning, staff development, and compliance. Support high-quality patient care by ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable estate operations. Key Responsibilities: Manage engineering systems, update maintenance methods, and plan schedules. Control and develop maintenance and operational staff. Prepare maintenance estimates, engineering reports, and project briefs. Conduct repairs, replacements, and renewals of equipment/analysing assets directly or via contractors. Conduct inspections, condition surveys, and oversee emergency responses. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and statutory standards (HTM, ACoP). Use building management systems for energy control and monitoring. Manage contracts, equipment registers, and service level agreements. Coordinate external contractors and maintain records. Lead policies on maintenance, risk, and service improvement. Promote sustainability and energy efficiency. Manage budgets, approve invoices, and oversee training. Support legal investigations and represent the client as needed. Maintain a safe, clean, and environmentally responsible work environment. Person Specification: Essential Criteria Experience: Managing engineering systems with up-to-date maintenance planning methods; control and development of maintenance and operational staff; preparing maintenance estimates and engineering reports; carrying out repairs, replacements, and renewals of plant/equipment and services either directly or via contractors. Qualifications: Degree in a relevant Engineering-related subject + 2 years' relevant experience, OR HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering field + 4 years' relevant experience, Skills: Effective communication, team leadership, budget management, organisational skills, flexibility including out-of-hours availability. Additional: Experience in healthcare environment is desirable. For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact Chris Haddock for a confidential chat today. IND02 Follow VANRATH on LinkedIn for expert career advice, the latest jobs, industry news, and much more Skills: Estates Development Officer Contracts Facilities Manager Mechanical