MEP Project Manager / Clerk of Works / Compliance Engineer
Location: Preston & North West (Hybrid – Office, Home & Site Based)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000
Job Ref: 38273
We are looking for an MEP Project Manager / Clerk of Works / Compliance Engineer with a strong Mechanical and/or Electrical Building Services background to join a specialist healthcare compliance consultancy operating across the North West. This is a key position within a growing technical team focused on supporting NHS Trusts and healthcare providers in maintaining safe, compliant, and operationally resilient healthcare environments.
This is a highly client‑facing role where you will act as a trusted technical advisor to healthcare estates teams, supporting compliance strategy, governance, auditing, and technical assurance. You will work closely with Authorised Persons, Responsible Persons, Estates Managers, and external contractors to ensure systems are operating safely and in accordance with current healthcare guidance and legislation.
Your role will involve carrying out technical audits and compliance reviews across critical building services systems, including mechanical, electrical, and life safety infrastructure within healthcare environments. You will be responsible for identifying areas of risk or non‑compliance and providing practical, proportionate recommendations to support remediation and long‑term estate strategy.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out compliance audits and technical reviews in line with HTM guidance and healthcare standards
- Acting as Authorising Engineer across relevant disciplines within healthcare estates
- Reviewing maintenance procedures, operational practices, and contractor performance
- Advising NHS and healthcare clients on compliance risk, operational resilience, and statutory obligations
- Producing detailed technical reports and action plans
- Supporting remedial works, technical specifications, and validation processes
- Witnessing testing, inspections, and assurance of critical systems installations and upgrades
- Providing technical guidance and support to Authorised Persons and Estates teams
The majority of the work is focused on existing healthcare buildings and live operational environments rather than new build projects. The role offers a technically engaging mix of compliance advisory, engineering assessment, stakeholder management, and on‑site technical oversight.
Scope of Work
Working across a wide range of healthcare facilities, from large acute hospital estates through to specialist treatment centres and community healthcare sites. The work directly contributes to patient safety, operational continuity, and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
- HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Building Services Engineering (or similar) – preferred
- Strong knowledge of healthcare engineering standards and HTM guidance
- Experience within critical environments and familiarity with healthcare compliance processes
- Membership of CIBSE, IHEEM, or relevant professional bodies is beneficial
- Existing Authorising Engineer status, or the desire to work towards it, would be highly advantageous
Working Style
This is a hybrid role offering a balance of office, home, and site-based working. It suits someone who enjoys technical autonomy, problem solving, and becoming a trusted advisor within the Healthcare sector.
Calibre Search promotes equality in the workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
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