Job Summary
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Estates Officer at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. This role is responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of mechanical services across the hospital and its associated off‑site premises. The officer 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 position offers an opportunity to contribute directly to patient safety and service delivery.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
The Mechanical Estates Officer will manage, maintain, and ensure compliance of all mechanical building services, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), hot and cold‑water systems, medical gases, drainage, and associated plant and equipment. Duties include providing technical expertise, ensuring statutory compliance (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
- BTEC, HNC, or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services
- Recognised apprenticeship or trade background in mechanical engineering with additional studies to HND level (alternative qualification)
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IMechE, CIBSE) – desirable
- Authorised/Responsible Person training in specialist areas – desirable
Experience
- Experience in mechanical building services, maintenance, and project management
- Experience managing contractors and supervising maintenance teams
- Previous experience in a healthcare or NHS environment – desirable
Essential 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, 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, ability to work at heights or in confined spaces
- Appreciation of own limitations
Desirable Additional Criteria
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
- Availability for on‑call duties and overtime
- Clean driving licence
Pay & Contract
Band 7 – Salary £49,387.00 to £56,515.00 per year. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full‑time, flexible working.
Location
Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS
Reference Number
304‑9016734
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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Estates Officer at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. This role is responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of mechanical services across the hospital and its associated off‑site premises. The officer 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 position offers an opportunity to contribute directly to patient safety and service delivery.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
The Mechanical Estates Officer will manage, maintain, and ensure compliance of all mechanical building services, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), hot and cold‑water systems, medical gases, drainage, and associated plant and equipment. Duties include providing technical expertise, ensuring statutory compliance (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
- BTEC, HNC, or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services
- Recognised apprenticeship or trade background in mechanical engineering with additional studies to HND level (alternative qualification)
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IMechE, CIBSE) – desirable
- Authorised/Responsible Person training in specialist areas – desirable
Experience
- Experience in mechanical building services, maintenance, and project management
- Experience managing contractors and supervising maintenance teams
- Previous experience in a healthcare or NHS environment – desirable
Essential 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, 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, ability to work at heights or in confined spaces
- Appreciation of own limitations
Desirable Additional Criteria
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
- Availability for on‑call duties and overtime
- Clean driving licence
Pay & Contract
Band 7 – Salary £49,387.00 to £56,515.00 per year. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full‑time, flexible working.
Location
Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS
Reference Number
304‑9016734
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