Mechanical Estates Officer
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The Mechanical Estates Officer will be responsible for the effective management, maintenance, and compliance of all mechanical building services across Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS 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.
Job description
Maintain accurate statutory and operational records in line with CAFM and estates policies.
- Ensure PPM schedules are up to date and delivered within compliance timeframes.
- Participate in water safety and ventilation groups, providing specialist technical input.
- Assist in risk assessments and implement safe systems of work.
- Support sustainability initiatives, including energy reduction, carbon savings, and mechanical system efficiency improvements.
Person specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in mechanical building services maintenance and project management.
- Experience managing contractors and supervising maintenance teams
Desirable
- Previous experience in a healthcare/NHS environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of statutory compliance requirements and HTM/HBN guidance.
Education and Qualification
Essential
- HNC/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services
- Recognised apprenticeship/trade background in mechanical engineering.
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IMechE, CIBSE)
- Authorised/Responsible Person training in specialist areas
- IOSH/NEBOSH certification
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, water systems, medical gases, pressure vessels, and other critical mechanical plant.
- Understanding of 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.
About the employer
Atlas BFW Management Ltd is the North West's expert in healthcare facilities and property management, providing our clients with fully managed healthcare management solutions: