Estates Officer - Engineering (Mechanical)

Insight are partnering with an NHS organisation in the North East to appoint an Estates Officer - Engineering (Mechanical).

This is a temp to perm position, 3 months initially, then moving over to a permanent post directly with the organisation. The salary is £46,082 per annum, + Overtime, and on-call rates. 

The post holder will be responsible for managing, implementing and be accountable for Engineering breakdowns,maintenance, legislation compliance and capital/ minor works schemes in designated sites. 

Main duties: 

• Manage contractors and a direct labour force (DLF) carrying out the operation and maintenance of systems.


• All work to be undertaken in accordance with relevant legislative standards and operational procedures to ensure the engineering services and infrastructure of the hospital to provide a safe environment for patients, public and staff.


• Manage working instructions and delegate work and tasks to Supervisors and other trade staff as required.


• Co-ordinate rolling programmes of engineering maintenance (legionella testing, TMV maintenance, electrical installation testing, etc.),


• Plan, organise and manage activities relating to engineering maintenance and refurbishment projects including co-ordination with other technical specialists and contractors. 


• Manage and authorise project and engineering maintenance budgets within agreed and specified limits (typically up to circa £50,000.00).


• Manage other trade staff and contractors on day to day issues (ie issue of permits, holiday requests and co-ordination, sickness absence and return to work interviews) in conjunction with the Operational Estates Manager.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A HND in building services engineering or equivalent related subject or with equivalent substantial experience in specific estates related areas.


• Extensive previous general experience in service, maintenance, and repair of all general building services and engineering trades.


• Experience in a Healthcare environment.


• The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications without supervision and translate that information into an understandable/workable format for both trade staff and non-technical colleagues.

If you are interested in this role then please send a CV.