Estates Engineering Lead

3 weeks ago

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital Full time

Job Overview

At Northampton General Hospital, we are dedicated to enhancing our Estates Engineering framework, focusing on our mechanical and electrical systems to support our commitment to substantial carbon reduction through innovative renewable technologies.

The Estates Engineering Lead will provide specialized knowledge to guide the Estates Maintenance Team in executing both Planned and Reactive maintenance tasks.

This crucial position supervises the execution of the Trust's scheduled maintenance initiatives and manages daily reactive and corrective tasks. As an integral member of the engineering team, the individual in this role will ensure the reliability of the estates engineering services, reduce downtime, and maintain compliance with legal standards and HTM guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the main point of contact with the Estates Maintenance Manager to implement engineering services for the estate's division.

Oversee service contracts and ensure compliance with established standards.

Carry out various daily responsibilities, including supervising routine, reactive, and corrective maintenance, managing minor projects, conducting risk assessments, health and safety inspections, audits, and participating in internal governance and stakeholder meetings.

Engage in the out-of-hours duty manager rotation and assist with engineering tasks during scheduled tests and shutdowns.

About Us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the region's largest employers, embarking on an exciting transformation journey. Our divisions are committed to enhancing efficiency as we modernize and innovate. We have also formed a Group Model with Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, becoming University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Core Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We aim to attract the best talent to deliver our services across University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and to unlock everyone's full potential. We value effective communication and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses, and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from individuals identifying with all protected groups, particularly those from BAME, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds, as these groups are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We recognize the importance of collaborating with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and strive to create an inclusive and cooperative work environment.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues, ensuring everyone feels valued and has a sense of belonging within Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Job Responsibilities

- Ensure Statutory Compliance of Engineering Services

- Manage daily reactive and planned maintenance workloads, prioritizing between statutory, non-statutory servicing, and daily reactive incidents, including health and safety-related tasks.

- Oversee service providers, including evaluating RAMS and issuing work permits.

- Fulfill the duties of Authorised Person (AP), as designated.

- Participate in the Hospitals Manager on Call rotation.

- Conduct feasibility studies, including surveys and work estimates.

- Identify alternative solutions and opportunities for cost savings.

- Implement the highest standards of Health & Safety, maintain statutory training standards across the Estates Maintenance Team, and conduct inspections and audits of completed work.

- Adhere to Trust policies and statutory regulations.

Required Skills

Essential

  • Strong Communication Skills - Ability to engage with wider Teams, Management, and Service Contractors
  • Leadership & Team Management Experience
  • Proficient Problem-Solving Skills

Desirable

  • Change Management Experience

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Engineering Management experience in a complex environment
  • Operational knowledge of both electrical and mechanical services
  • Management experience of Estates Maintenance Teams
  • Familiarity with SFG20 and HTM maintenance protocols
  • Understanding of current health and safety regulations

Desirable

  • Experience in a healthcare setting
  • Management of operational budgets

Education & Training

Essential

  • HNC/Degree level qualification in Electrical Building Services
  • NVQ Engineering Level 3 in Electrical

Desirable

  • IOSH/NEBOSH Health & Safety qualifications
  • HTM Approved Person certification
  • Continuing Professional Development in Engineering

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