Job summary
Are you an experienced mechanical engineering professional looking for a leadership role in a dynamic healthcare environment? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled Estates Officer (Mechanical) to join our Estates & Facilities team. This is a pivotal position ensuring our hospital buildings and engineering services are safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards.
You will manage a wide range of mechanical systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), steam boiler plants, and water treatment systems. Acting as an Authorised Person, you'll oversee statutory compliance, lead on critical projects, and support the delivery of a responsive, cost-effective estates service.
This role offers a Recruitment and Retention Payment of £2000 per year.
Main duties of the job
- Manage maintenance, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical plant and equipment.
- Act as the responsible person for service-critical systems such as steam boilers and HVAC.
- Ensure compliance with legislative standards and NHS technical guidance (HTMs).
- Lead and support capital projects related to mechanical services and infrastructure.
- Provide technical expertise and assurance in design and project meetings.
- Oversee risk assessments, safety audits, and governance for mechanical systems.
- Contribute to forward investment planning and sustainability initiatives.
Join a forward-thinking Estates & Facilities team where your expertise directly impacts patient safety and care. We offer excellent opportunities for professional development, a supportive work environment, and access to NHS benefits including a generous pension scheme and annual leave. This is your chance to work on meaningful projects that shape the future of healthcare facilities.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and personal specification for more information on this role .
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and personal specification for more information on this role .
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ONC / HNC or equivalent in a mechanical engineering or similar discipline
- HND or Degree level education and evidence of continuing professional development
- Project Management Qualification (PRINCE 2) or similar
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional body
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of Computer Aided Facilities Management Systems (CAFM). Managing and planning maintenance of Mechanical systems
- Using BMS systems
- Supervisory and Leadership experience
Desirable
- Experience in writing and presenting both reports and business cases to be presented to a variety of forums.
- Experience of managing, planning, and budgeting
- Proven Management skills -- as well as working directly with Senior Management / Executive level.
- Perform root cause analysis on Serious Untoward Incidents for the Trust
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
- Competency in Health and Safety Legislation.
- Ability to interpret statistical data.
- Able to prioritise work for self and others.
- Ability to produce strategic plans based on national policy.
- Advanced use of Microsoft Excel
- Lead procurement exercises for new goods, equipment and services including directing the production of tender specifications Ability to interpret and apply National policies and guidelines.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Estates services provision.
- Understanding of NHS and Trust Standing Financial Instructions.
- Understanding of Policies on Recruitment and Retention of staff, Management of Sickness Absence, Industrial Relations, Risk Management and Procurement.
- Able to engage, support, motivate and inspire large multi-faceted teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ONC / HNC or equivalent in a mechanical engineering or similar discipline
- HND or Degree level education and evidence of continuing professional development
- Project Management Qualification (PRINCE 2) or similar
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional body
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of Computer Aided Facilities Management Systems (CAFM). Managing and planning maintenance of Mechanical systems
- Using BMS systems
- Supervisory and Leadership experience
Desirable
- Experience in writing and presenting both reports and business cases to be presented to a variety of forums.
- Experience of managing, planning, and budgeting
- Proven Management skills -- as well as working directly with Senior Management / Executive level.
- Perform root cause analysis on Serious Untoward Incidents for the Trust
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
- Competency in Health and Safety Legislation.
- Ability to interpret statistical data.
- Able to prioritise work for self and others.
- Ability to produce strategic plans based on national policy.
- Advanced use of Microsoft Excel
- Lead procurement exercises for new goods, equipment and services including directing the production of tender specifications Ability to interpret and apply National policies and guidelines.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Estates services provision.
- Understanding of NHS and Trust Standing Financial Instructions.
- Understanding of Policies on Recruitment and Retention of staff, Management of Sickness Absence, Industrial Relations, Risk Management and Procurement.
- Able to engage, support, motivate and inspire large multi-faceted teams.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
