Engineering Manager Role
The retirement of our current Engineering Manager has created an exciting and challenging opportunity for a forward‑thinking individual to step into this high‑profile role on a substantive basis. You will be joining an excellent, dynamic team that takes pride in delivering outstanding results and the role is both high‑pressure and rewarding for someone ready to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing professional advice to the Trust, contractors, and consultants on all aspects of mechanical engineering systems, plant, and equipment.
* Working with Authorising Engineers and senior Trust leaders to maintain and update policies and procedures in line with best practice and statutory legislation.
* Acting as a senior Approved/Responsible Person across the mechanical engineering field.
* Ensuring engineering maintenance, including contract work, meets appropriate standards and specifications.
* Managing engineering maintenance staff effectively.
Main Duties
* Control of on‑site incineration processes, ensuring compliance with environmental controls and reporting mechanisms.
* Managing Water, Gas, and Steam services across the Trust, driving efficiency and cost‑saving initiatives for each utility.
* Participation in an on‑call rota for out‑of‑hours support.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
* Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and effective use of the Planet Enterprise system.
* Familiarity with other Estates software packages is desirable.
* Extensive experience in mechanical systems and managing an operational department.
* A relevant Degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience.
* Membership of a professional engineering institution would be advantageous.
About the Trust
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute and community services. We are proud of the diversity of our staff and the communities we serve, and we strive to be a learning organisation that delivers compassionate care for all patients. The Trust has been rated as "Good" by CQC and has received numerous awards, including the Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
Job Details
Date Posted: 03 December 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full‑time
Reference Number: 225-EST-7619075
Location: New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP
Employer: Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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