Specialist Engineering Manager (Mechanical)
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Job Summary
The EstatesDirectorate is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Specialist Engineering Manager (mechanical) to co-ordinate, design and manage mechanical engineering maintenance works, major repairs & plant replacement and undertake major revenue works projects from inception to completion. Your objective will be to develop and sustain a high standard of engineering maintenance and estates service provision with an understanding and appreciation of all building disciplines.
Job Summary
The EstatesDirectorate is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Specialist Engineering Manager (mechanical) to co-ordinate, design and manage mechanical engineering maintenance works, major repairs & plant replacement and undertake major revenue works projects from inception to completion. Your objective will be to develop and sustain a high standard of engineering maintenance and estates service provision with an understanding and appreciation of all building disciplines.
As part of the wider management team within the directorate you will be expected to work with various teams and act as a champion for the directorates Quality Management Systems driving continual improvement throughout the organisation in order to improve the resilience and quality of service offered.
This is an exiting opportunity to play a key role in one of the largest institutions in the region providing critical services to the people of the North East.
Band 7 + 15% long term RRP
* Interview Date: 14 August 2025
* 37 hours 30 minutes/week
* You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers the most comprehensive range of services of any NHS provider in England.
You will demonstrate exceptional organisation skills and be able to co-ordinate, manage, motivate and lead resources including in-house labour and specialist contractors.The role will require significant workload planning which may require you to liaise with the Trust's technical and professional colleagues and importantly clinical teams in their working environment. Additionally, financial management is a critical part of the role with knowledge of procurement routes, SFI's and management of budgets essential.
You should possess an intimate knowledge of hospital or similar mechanical engineering maintenance practices and building services which may include high and low temperature hot water systems, ventilation systems, steam systems, medical gas systems and domestic hot & cold water systems.You will be required to demonstrate a detailed understanding of HTM's, CIBSE guides, British Standards and Building Regulations. You may also be expected to engage with external bodies such as building control and city planners when required.
About Us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
* Freeman Hospital
* Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
* Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
* Newcastle Dental Hospital
* Newcastle Fertility Centre
* Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
* Northern Genetics Service
* Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
18 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-2025-29-05-DR
Job locations
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate comparable equivalent experience in an engineering related subject, the successful applicant would typically be able to demonstrate relevant works experience of working within an acute hospital or similar setting.
You will be asked to participate in a 24 hour on call rota system for all out of hours engineering related emergencies once established in the role and developed site knowledge.
Job Purpose
* Responsible for the operational management of specific areas of complex engineering infrastructure to ensure the effective performance of all building services, plant, equipment, structures and fabric to meet the Trusts strategic goals including Trust Board Assurance.
* Responsible for the management of planned maintenance and emergency response for, plant, equipment and complex infrastructure.
* Act as Deputy Responsible Person/Appointed Person, as defined by Health Technical Memorandums, for three complex mechanical systems, such as: o Water Safety o Lifting Equipment o Pressure Systems o Medical Gasses. o Specialist Ventilation o Decontamination.
* Responsible for the appointment and training of Competent Persons within delegated compliance areas.
* Day to day management of software and hardware systems used by the maintenance compliance function.
* Supporting the Senior Specialist Engineer and Head of Estates Operations (Higher Level) with the performance monitoring of hard FM contracts and internal workforce.
* Participate in the Estates Operational on-caII rota, where frequencies of on-call may change from time to time including on site attendance as required to provide emergency cover for the maintenance out of hours shift rota.
* Providing regular highlight reports for compliance areas such as Legionella, Electrical & Ventilation and from these establish and prioritise an annual work plan for areas of responsibility
* To be responsible as Project Manager and/or specialist technical support for Capital and revenue projects as required by the Deputy Director of Estates and deliver on time, on budget and as specified.
* To provide Estates and Capital support to other organisations when required
* Effective day to day management of the maintenance budgets working with the Head of Estates Operations (Higher Level) to work efficiently within budget settings.
* Lead, manage and motivate maintenance teams & contractors to fulfil works within time constraints & budget.
* Ensure there are robust systems and processes embedded within area of responsibility, that are efficient, have sufficient governance in place and where possible are standardised in line with overall Estates systems and processes.
* Ensuring timely and accurate reports are produced and submitted as requested by the Head of Estates Operations (Higher Level)
* Developing and assisting to monitor the performance of the maintenance teams, identifying performance targets and providing regular reports on performance which recommend any required improvements.
* Identify and deliver cost improvement opportunities and service efficiencies that may improve the organisations operations.
* Ensure that all risks and issues are identified, addressed and mitigated or notified appropriately
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate comparable equivalent experience in an engineering related subject, the successful applicant would typically be able to demonstrate relevant works experience of working within an acute hospital or similar setting.
You will be asked to participate in a 24 hour on call rota system for all out of hours engineering related emergencies once established in the role and developed site knowledge.
Job Purpose
* Responsible for the operational management of specific areas of complex engineering infrastructure to ensure the effective performance of all building services, plant, equipment, structures and fabric to meet the Trusts strategic goals including Trust Board Assurance.
* Responsible for the management of planned maintenance and emergency response for, plant, equipment and complex infrastructure.
* Act as Deputy Responsible Person/Appointed Person, as defined by Health Technical Memorandums, for three complex mechanical systems, such as: o Water Safety o Lifting Equipment o Pressure Systems o Medical Gasses. o Specialist Ventilation o Decontamination.
* Responsible for the appointment and training of Competent Persons within delegated compliance areas.
* Day to day management of software and hardware systems used by the maintenance compliance function.
* Supporting the Senior Specialist Engineer and Head of Estates Operations (Higher Level) with the performance monitoring of hard FM contracts and internal workforce.
* Participate in the Estates Operational on-caII rota, where frequencies of on-call may change from time to time including on site attendance as required to provide emergency cover for the maintenance out of hours shift rota.
* Providing regular highlight reports for compliance areas such as Legionella, Electrical & Ventilation and from these establish and prioritise an annual work plan for areas of responsibility
* To be responsible as Project Manager and/or specialist technical support for Capital and revenue projects as required by the Deputy Director of Estates and deliver on time, on budget and as specified.
* To provide Estates and Capital support to other organisations when required
* Effective day to day management of the maintenance budgets working with the Head of Estates Operations (Higher Level) to work efficiently within budget settings.
* Lead, manage and motivate maintenance teams & contractors to fulfil works within time constraints & budget.
* Ensure there are robust systems and processes embedded within area of responsibility, that are efficient, have sufficient governance in place and where possible are standardised in line with overall Estates systems and processes.
* Ensuring timely and accurate reports are produced and submitted as requested by the Head of Estates Operations (Higher Level)
* Developing and assisting to monitor the performance of the maintenance teams, identifying performance targets and providing regular reports on performance which recommend any required improvements.
* Identify and deliver cost improvement opportunities and service efficiencies that may improve the organisations operations.
* Ensure that all risks and issues are identified, addressed and mitigated or notified appropriately
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications & Education
* Be qualified to Degree or equivalent qualification or demonstrate equivalent knowledge gained through experience, in an electrical engineering or related building services subject with significant relevant post qualification experience.
* Masters or equivalent level specialist knowledge and experience of complex engineering services in a healthcare environment
Desirable
* Registered as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with the UK Engineering Council.
* A member of a Professional Engineering Institution
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Have comprehensive knowledge and experience to Post Graduate level in the service, maintenance, and repair of all building services. This includes an indepth knowledge of: o Legislation covering a range of specialist technical areas including: o Health and Safety legislation and risk assessments o Pressure regulations - steam, air, medical gases and water systems o Provision of User of Work Equipment o The Electricity at Work Regulations o Legionella and water management legislation o Asbestos and hazardous / general waste regulations o Health Technical Memorandum and Health Building Notes
* Have a thorough working knowledge of the role of Authorised Persons and Authorising Engineers with regard to engineering services within a healthcare environment
* In depth experience and knowledge of hospital building services acquired over a period of time
* Must have a detailed understanding of the application of contracts with regard to the execution of both major and minor capital schemes and Trust standing financial instructions.
* Have an expert working knowledge of acting as Authorised Person for at least TWO of the following disciplines:- Medical Piped Gases,Decontamination,Lifts,Pressure Systems,HVAC
* Have a specialist knowledge acquired through NHS training for:- Deputy Responsible Person of Water Services (legionella), Confined spaces
Desirable
* In depth knowledge of contractual procedures and Trust SFIs relating to major and minor capital projects, maintenance & service contracts
* Management of Capital minor/major works projects under recognised forms of contract.
Person Specification
Essential
* Have comprehensive knowledge and experience to Post Graduate level in the service, maintenance, and repair of all building services. This includes an indepth knowledge of: o Legislation covering a range of specialist technical areas including: o Health and Safety legislation and risk assessments o Pressure regulations - steam, air, medical gases and water systems o Provision of User of Work Equipment o The Electricity at Work Regulations o Legionella and water management legislation o Asbestos and hazardous / general waste regulations o Health Technical Memorandum and Health Building Notes
* Have a thorough working knowledge of the role of Authorised Persons and Authorising Engineers with regard to engineering services within a healthcare environment
* In depth experience and knowledge of hospital building services acquired over a period of time
* Must have a detailed understanding of the application of contracts with regard to the execution of both major and minor capital schemes and Trust standing financial instructions.
* Have an expert working knowledge of acting as Authorised Person for at least TWO of the following disciplines:- Medical Piped Gases,Decontamination,Lifts,Pressure Systems,HVAC
* Have a specialist knowledge acquired through NHS training for:- Deputy Responsible Person of Water Services (legionella), Confined spaces
Desirable
* In depth knowledge of contractual procedures and Trust SFIs relating to major and minor capital projects, maintenance & service contracts
* Management of Capital minor/major works projects under recognised forms of contract.
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.
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 (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).
Additional information
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.
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 (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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
Employer's website
https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
Employer's website
https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)
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Employment type
* Employment type
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