Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a trainee Mechanical Services Manager to work at one of the largest Acute Trusts in the country as part of the Estates Team, driven by a commitment to our patients and service excellence.
Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability, drive and determination to take responsibility for a range of Mechanical Engineering activities, and Operational Management duties. We require you to have good interpersonal and literacy skills as the job will involve the administration and management of in-house Engineering staff and Engineering contractors and Specialist Sub-Contractors.
This role has specific hands-on management duties in helping to deliver the Mechanical Services support which is important to our client directorates in helping them improve the way they deliver the service to the patients. The role is based in the Operational Team and there will be a need to be flexible and work on preventative and reactive maintenance schemes where required as part of the Mechanical Services Manager's role.
Main duties of the job
This role is in the Estates operational team focussing on the trusts Mechanical systems. Flexibility in the role is expected, and the need to assist in other areas of the Estates function is a pre-requisite.
the main duties as follows:-
The management and control of the trusts Mechanical systems and services.
The planning and supervision of maintenance works (by direct employed labour and contractors) on Trust premises.
The inspection of plant/building fabric/structures to ensure proper function and troubleshooting where necessary.
The preparation of business case reports and cost plans for repairs or replacements.
Advising on the use and function of plant, equipment and systems and building fabric to ensure optimum performance and safety in use
The development and management of maintenance policies and programmes.
Carry out feasibility studies for minor works projects, schemes, adaptations, improvements and plant replacements.
Ensuring the required performance of works on the site in respect of Health and Safety, programme, quality and finance.
Ensures operational services are sustainable and subject to scrutiny and continuous improvement.
Please also note this vacancy is a training post so all applicants will start at Band 6 and upon completion of necessary skills and/ or training will progress to Band 7.
About us
What you can expect from Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
In the Estates Team Operational team you will be working alongside fellow Estates Managers, Electrical, Mechanical and building disciplines all with a commitment to service excellence to our patients and their environment they are treated in.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or HND/HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline or significant relevant experience. Must also have served a full recognised trade apprenticeship (mechanical) with an NVQ level 3. AP training to be undertaken.
Desirable
- Professionally qualified with full membership (or in the process of) of a relevant institution: MCIBSE, MIMECHE, MIEE, RIBA, RICS, CIOB.
- Formal project management qualification PRINCE2.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a Mechanical maintenance environment.
- A track record in managing building services maintenance and project management within a large organisation
- Able to manage operational staff effectively and deal effectively deal with grievance and disciplinary issues.
- Able to manage contractors effectively.
- Experience of estimating budget costs, cost control and cashflow forecasting.
- High level technical competency able to plan and manage complex health facilities
- A sound knowledge of estate strategies and how they link with clinical relationships.
- Experience of managing within the remit of SFI's/SO's/SoD in a healthcare or similar environment.
- A knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS Guidance, Health Building Notes, Health Technical Memoranda and Departmental Cost Allowance Guides and current best practice.
- Knowledge of Engineering and/or building design principles and the project management of schemes.
Desirable
- Experience of both public and private sectors
- Financial Training.
Further Training
Essential
- A sound grounding and understanding of the: The Building Regulations, HTM's, Fire Safety, H&S, CDM, Contractor and Contract management and, sustainability (carbon reduction). A.P. Training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or HND/HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline or significant relevant experience. Must also have served a full recognised trade apprenticeship (mechanical) with an NVQ level 3. AP training to be undertaken.
Desirable
- Professionally qualified with full membership (or in the process of) of a relevant institution: MCIBSE, MIMECHE, MIEE, RIBA, RICS, CIOB.
- Formal project management qualification PRINCE2.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a Mechanical maintenance environment.
- A track record in managing building services maintenance and project management within a large organisation
- Able to manage operational staff effectively and deal effectively deal with grievance and disciplinary issues.
- Able to manage contractors effectively.
- Experience of estimating budget costs, cost control and cashflow forecasting.
- High level technical competency able to plan and manage complex health facilities
- A sound knowledge of estate strategies and how they link with clinical relationships.
- Experience of managing within the remit of SFI's/SO's/SoD in a healthcare or similar environment.
- A knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS Guidance, Health Building Notes, Health Technical Memoranda and Departmental Cost Allowance Guides and current best practice.
- Knowledge of Engineering and/or building design principles and the project management of schemes.
Desirable
- Experience of both public and private sectors
- Financial Training.
Further Training
Essential
- A sound grounding and understanding of the: The Building Regulations, HTM's, Fire Safety, H&S, CDM, Contractor and Contract management and, sustainability (carbon reduction). A.P. Training
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).
