Operations Manager (Authorised Person Ventilation & Medical Gas) Sector: Healthcare / Estates & Facilities Overview: We are seeking an experienced Operations Managerlevel professional to provide hands-on leadership and technical oversight on a live acute hospital contract in West London. This is a fixed six-month assignment and is not a purely advisory or project-based role. The successful candidate will be mechanically biased and will undertake Authorised Person (AP) duties for both Ventilation and Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (MGPS), in accordance with HTM 03-01 and HTM 02-01. Given the clinical environment, current and demonstrable AP experience within healthcare settings is essential. Key Responsibilities: Operate at Operations Manager level, supporting a live hospital contract Provide hands-on leadership to site teams and specialist subcontractors Act as the senior technical escalation point for mechanical, ventilation, and MGPS matters Discharge Authorised Person (AP) responsibilities for: Ventilation (HTM 03-01) Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (HTM 02-01) Work closely with the NHS Trust, estates teams, and clinical stakeholders Support statutory compliance, risk management, and safe systems of work Ensure overall contract performance, governance, and technical assurance