Job Summary
The post holder will be expected to act on their own initiative and will represent the Specialist Engineering team at designated Trust Governance meetings.
The role of the Specialist Engineer is to deliver specialist engineering activities to all wards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and legal requirements.
Specialist engineering services are defined as but not limited to systems covered both HTM’s and statutory instruments, i.e., Medical Gas, Pressure Systems, HV/LV Voltage, Passenger Lifts, Water Systems, Ventilation Systems etc.
They will support supervisors in ensuring competency is maintained across the in-house team by delivering specialist engineering training and mentoring. They will support in the development of technicians and apprentices, compiling and monitoring training programs.
The post holder will support the management of key specialist engineering service contracts and will act as a lead in designated service areas commensurate with their specialty; ensuring appropriate audits, contact management and remedial actions are delivered. Will support in delivery and prioritisation of the actions identified in Authorising Engineers and highly complex technical reports.
Maintain, operate and review pre-planned maintenance programme related to specialist engineering and complex technical subjects; reviewing working practices and procedures where required.
Main duties of the job
- To contribute to the achievement of good corporate governance throughout the Trust, and direct estates team members as required, ensuring their compliance with all Trust policies and procedures.
- To be a lead in designated specialist engineering subjects in the process of ensuring compliance with all Trust Statutory and Non-Statutory responsibilities relating to the Trust’s Estate.
- Developing the culture of responsiveness, ownership and customer care amongst Estates staff.
- Work efficiently using complex technology to work within Service Level Agreements and key performance indicators.
- Provide technical expertise and training on all aspects of Estates Maintenance function, promote communication at all levels and bring innovation, monitoring and measurement to ensure a value for money service.
- The post holder will be responsible for Health and Safety and welfare matters affecting the staff in or attached to their area of work responsibility. This will include risk assessment, safe systems of work, training toolbox talks and safety inspections.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to Degree Level in Engineering/Building Services or HNC/HND Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with significant management experience
- Extensive experience in operational maintenance in a Mechanical, Electrical or Building service discipline or equivalent significant experience
- Membership of a Professional Institution eg IHEEM, IEE, IET, I.Mech, CIBSE
- IOSH Managing Safely
- A recognised training qualification/apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical Services
Desirable
- Legionella awareness L8 – Responsible Person
- NEBOSH – Level 3 Certificate
- Appointments as an Authorised/Competent person
Experience
Essential
- Experience in specialist engineering in installation and maintenance systems
- Experience of supervisory responsibility for directly employed staff and contractors working on defects and PPM on technical; electrical, mechanical, or building disciplines found in an acute environment
- Experience of Working in an Authorised Person role )e.g Medical Gas , High Volatge)
Desirable
- Experience working with Computer aided facility management systems
- Considerable knowledge of Health care Engineering knowledge of Healthcare Engineering services (EG HV/LV/Water?Vent etc)
- Experience of Working in an acute or non-acute hospital setting
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems of a highly complex and contentious nature
- Ability to receive and interpret highly complex and contentious information of a sensitive nature and being able to communicate the magnitude of the situation with non-estates professionals so that the risks are clearly understood without causing panic
- Strong communication skills, for effective working relationships throughout the organisation including presentation to Executive Directors
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Highly organised approach to work
- Strong IT/PC Skills to be able to develop and operate the various computer systems
- Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to interpret and make judgement across a wide range of highly complex estates issues taking into account legislation, expert advice and conflicting demands
- Ability to understand and interpret legislation and develop work plans and policies
- Ability to react to unplanned events/emergencies in a controlled planned manner and communication of issues and progress as per the agreed communications policy
Skills
Essential
- Ability to cope with and manage demanding and stressful scenarios
- Ability to undertake performance monitoring fault diagnosis using fine tools and equipment
- A dedicated and committed member of a team
- Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands
- Excellent attention to detail
- Must be Approachable and tactful
- Ability to work flexible as needs arise, and ability to work overtime at short notice
Planning & Organisational skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise works and manage conflicting priorities
Desirable
- Experience of implementing estates operational strategies
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other Role Requiements Specific to the role
Essential
- Has the ability to travel, as will be required to work at other sites
- Ability to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as needs arise
- Able to undertake all duties as detailed in the job description
- To be able to participate on the Estates Management On Call Rota if required to do so
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with Trusts Values And Behaviours
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 10 February 2026
