University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 7 Mechanical Estates Officer
The closing date is 26 May 2026
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Estates Officer at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. This key role is responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of mechanical services across Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and its associated off‑site premises. You will lead and manage engineering maintenance activities, contractors and in‑house teams, ensuring statutory compliance, high technical standards and continuity of critical hospital services. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estates professional to contribute directly to patient safety and service delivery.
Main duties of the job
The Mechanical Estates Officer will be responsible for the effective management, maintenance, and compliance of all mechanical building services at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, which is part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. This includes heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), hot and cold‑water systems, medical gases, drainage, and other associated plant and equipment. The role involves providing technical expertise, ensuring statutory compliance (including HTM and HBN guidance), managing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance, and delivering high‑quality estates support to clinical and non‑clinical services.
Qualifications
* BTECH/HNC/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
* Recognised apprenticeship/trade background in mechanical engineering.
* Additional studies to level of HND Mechanical Engineering.
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IMechE, CIBSE).
* Authorised/Responsible Person training in specialist areas.
Experience
* Experience in mechanical building services, maintenance, and project management.
* Experience managing contractors and supervising maintenance teams.
* Previous experience in a healthcare/NHS environment.
Additional Criteria
* Strong knowledge of HVAC, water systems, medical gases, pressure vessels, and other critical mechanical plant.
* Understanding of Computer‑Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) scheduling, and statutory record keeping.
* Excellent problem‑solving, diagnostic, and decision‑making skills.
* Ability to manage budgets, resources, and maintenance programmes effectively.
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and estates‑related systems.
* Physically demanding role requiring manual handling of loads and the ability to work at heights or in confined spaces.
* Appreciation of own limitations.
* Working knowledge of ISO 9001 & 14001.
* Available for on‑call duties and undertaking overtime.
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.
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