Job summary
As a Trust we are investing in the Estates Engineering infrastructure primarily in our mechanical & electrical engineering systems to provide the foundation for the Trust to achieve significant carbon reductions through the introduction of new renewable technologies.
The role of the Engineering Manager is to provide subject matter expertise to lead the Estates Maintenance Team in the delivery of Planned and Reactive maintenance works.
This is a pivotal role which oversees the implementation of the Trust's pre-planned maintenance program and delivers daily reactive and remedial works. As a key member of the engineering team, the post holder ensures the resilience of the estates engineering services, minimizes downtime, and upholds compliance with statutory regulations and HTM guidelines.
Main duties of the job
Serve as the primary liaison point with the Estates Maintenance Manager to implement engineering services for the estate's directorate.
Manage service contracts and ensure delivery to agreed standards.
Perform various day-to-day tasks, including overseeing routine, reactive, and remedial maintenance, managing minor works and projects, conducting risk management updates, health and safety inspections, audits, improvement actions, and attending internal governance meetings and stakeholder meetings.
Participate in out-of-hours duty manager rota and support engineering activities during scheduled tests and shutdowns.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate 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 people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage Statutory Compliance of Engineering Services
Manage daily reactive and PPM workloads, prioritising between statutory, non statutory servicing and daily reactive incidents including H&S related works.
Managing Service providers including assessing RAMS and issuing permits to work.
Perform the duties of Authorised Person (AP), as appointed.
Participate in the Hospitals Manager on Call rota.
Undertake feasibility studies including surveying and works estimates.
Identify alternative solutions and opportunities for savings.
Identify opportunities for savings and implement change.
To implement highest levels of Health & Safety, maintain statutory training standards across the Estates Maintenance Team and undertake inspections and audits of works carried out.
To adhere to Trust policies and statutory regulations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage Statutory Compliance of Engineering Services
Manage daily reactive and PPM workloads, prioritising between statutory, non statutory servicing and daily reactive incidents including H&S related works.
Managing Service providers including assessing RAMS and issuing permits to work.
Perform the duties of Authorised Person (AP), as appointed.
Participate in the Hospitals Manager on Call rota.
Undertake feasibility studies including surveying and works estimates.
Identify alternative solutions and opportunities for savings.
Identify opportunities for savings and implement change.
To implement highest levels of Health & Safety, maintain statutory training standards across the Estates Maintenance Team and undertake inspections and audits of works carried out.
To adhere to Trust policies and statutory regulations.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills - Ability to communicate with wider Teams, Management & Service Contractors
- Leadership & Team Management Experience
- Ability to problem solve.
- Technical fault finding
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Engineering Management within a complex environment
- Operational experience of both electrical & mechanical Services
- Management of Estates Maintenance Teams
- Understanding of SFG20 and HTM maintenance regimes
- Understanding of current health and safety regulation
Desirable
- Experience with a healthcare environment
- Management of operational budgets
Education & Training
Essential
- HNC/Degree Standard within Electrical Building Services
- NVQ Engineering Level 3 Electrical
Desirable
- IOSH/NEBOSH H&S
- HTM Approved Person
- Engineering CPD
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills - Ability to communicate with wider Teams, Management & Service Contractors
- Leadership & Team Management Experience
- Ability to problem solve.
- Technical fault finding
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Engineering Management within a complex environment
- Operational experience of both electrical & mechanical Services
- Management of Estates Maintenance Teams
- Understanding of SFG20 and HTM maintenance regimes
- Understanding of current health and safety regulation
Desirable
- Experience with a healthcare environment
- Management of operational budgets
Education & Training
Essential
- HNC/Degree Standard within Electrical Building Services
- NVQ Engineering Level 3 Electrical
Desirable
- IOSH/NEBOSH H&S
- HTM Approved Person
- Engineering CPD
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).
