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

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