Job summary
Senior Engineer
Department Estates
Band 8A £53,755-£60,504 Per annum plus On-Call Allowance
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
This is an excellent opportunity to join us at a time when we are strengthening our Estates team to support exciting Engineering Projects that are currently under development.
The successful candidate will advise and oversee Trust matters relating to compliance of specialist services in relation to the Estate. Will provide specialist advice to the Estates Manager and will arrange best economic deployment of resources within the Department to ensure delivery of a safe and compliant Estates Service to the Trust.
In addition, acting as an Authorised Person for various disciplines, you will be a point of contact for technical purposes for the Trust and under a service level agreement to other organisations that occupy space on the Trust estate.
The post holder will manage highly technical specialist projects regarding Estates and produce and manage highly technical projects within day to day and Capital schemes.
A track record of managing a technical team and knowledge of technical disciplines within a large estate is essential, endorsed by qualifications and relevant CPD training.
Interview date: 18 February 2025
Main duties of the job
Experience with Medical Gases and Decontamination would also be a distinct advantage although other specialisms would support your application, along with experience of dealing with Contractors and technical staff across the broad range of building services.
You will need to be able to prioritise and manage your time resource to meet the demands of this challenging role. Future participation in rostered On-Call duties are an essential part of this role.
To advise and oversee Trust matters relating to compliance of specialist services in relation to the Estate.
To provide specialist advice to the Estates Services Manager and will arrange best economic deployment of resources within the Facilities Department to ensure the department delivers a safe and compliant Estates Service to the Trust.
To act as an Authorised Person for various disciplines and be a point of contact for technical purposes for the Trust and under a service level agreement to other organisations that occupy space on the Trust estate.
To be a delegated budget holder for contracts and contractors across wide technical services.
To manage highly technical specialist projects regarding Estates.
To produce and manage highly technical projects within day to day and Capital schemes.
About us
'Estates and Ancillary staff group scored higher on the "We are safe and healthy" theme (7.01/10), indicating they experience a safer work environment, looking after themselves and each other and prioritising their wellbeing.' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free refreshments
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Communication
In conjunction with the Estates Services Manager; aid the development of statutory engineering compliance, outlining, monitoring and reporting on targets that achieve the Trusts statutory obligations.
Cascade information on compliance legislation to team members, as necessary.
Analytical & Judgemental
Assist the Estates Services Manager in ensuring the optimal provision of Estates operational and maintenance services.
Monitor performance and compliance against engineering statutory obligations including all mandatory testing of equipment and plant for which Estates have responsibility. This will be achieved by using the information on service provision from in-house labour and asset management systems, contractors performance records and outside specialist advice to validate the information.
Planning & Organisation
Long-term and short-term planning using a strategic approach, including the development strategic plans for the life-cycle of plant, future development of the site, etc.
Where contracted services exist, to be responsible for overseeing and developing with contractors levels of maintenance services appropriate to the agreed contracts and the needs of managers.
Policy, Protocol & Service Development
Ensure the cohesive development and delivery of Estates statutory engineering compliance services and to seek improvements that increase efficiency and raise the quality of services
Write operational policies and proposals for the development and improvement of those services.
Financial Responsibility
Responsibility for the efficient use of delegated Estates budgets and ensuring that, where appropriate, annual cost improvement programmed are implemented and met.
Provide regular engineering compliance and testing budget reports.
Responsibility for Human Resources
Administer HR policies and promote good employment relations
Recruit and induct new operational and maintenance staff as required, perform appraisals and develop personal training plans defining training objectives and expected learning outcomes which achieve the Trusts corporate goals.
Other responsibilities
Provide cover for colleagues as appropriate.
Participate in the out-of-hours on-call service
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Communication
In conjunction with the Estates Services Manager; aid the development of statutory engineering compliance, outlining, monitoring and reporting on targets that achieve the Trusts statutory obligations.
Cascade information on compliance legislation to team members, as necessary.
Analytical & Judgemental
Assist the Estates Services Manager in ensuring the optimal provision of Estates operational and maintenance services.
Monitor performance and compliance against engineering statutory obligations including all mandatory testing of equipment and plant for which Estates have responsibility. This will be achieved by using the information on service provision from in-house labour and asset management systems, contractors performance records and outside specialist advice to validate the information.
Planning & Organisation
Long-term and short-term planning using a strategic approach, including the development strategic plans for the life-cycle of plant, future development of the site, etc.
Where contracted services exist, to be responsible for overseeing and developing with contractors levels of maintenance services appropriate to the agreed contracts and the needs of managers.
Policy, Protocol & Service Development
Ensure the cohesive development and delivery of Estates statutory engineering compliance services and to seek improvements that increase efficiency and raise the quality of services
Write operational policies and proposals for the development and improvement of those services.
Financial Responsibility
Responsibility for the efficient use of delegated Estates budgets and ensuring that, where appropriate, annual cost improvement programmed are implemented and met.
Provide regular engineering compliance and testing budget reports.
Responsibility for Human Resources
Administer HR policies and promote good employment relations
Recruit and induct new operational and maintenance staff as required, perform appraisals and develop personal training plans defining training objectives and expected learning outcomes which achieve the Trusts corporate goals.
Other responsibilities
Provide cover for colleagues as appropriate.
Participate in the out-of-hours on-call service
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Masters in Engineering, Building Related subjects or significant related experience
Desirable
- Corporate Member of recognised professional organisation, Chartered Engineer (C Eng).
- MBA in Business Management
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at a senior level in building services management.
- Experience in the management of a high quality, responsive and cost-effective estates service with specific customer focus.
Desirable
- Involvement in Facilities processes.
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD)
- A comprehensive knowledge of building services maintenance.
- Financial analysis and management skills
- Effective and efficient decision-making skills
Desirable
- Project management skills
- A knowledge of the NHS, its structures and objectives and their application within the Trust.
Personal and people development
Essential
- To maintain continued personal development (CPD).
- To attend C&G accredited HTM courses as required to fulfill the role including regular refresher courses.
- To assist other members of Estates with their CPD imparting specialist knowledge through training workshops and 1 to 1 training sessions.
Communication
Essential
- Communicate effectively with staff at all levels in the organization
- Negotiating skills geared to both long- and short-term objectives
- Confidence communicating with internal and external bodies.
- Ability to motivate staff and delegate responsibility whilst retaining accountability.
- The ability to work to agreed deadlines and budgets.
- Ability to obtain value for money.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Masters in Engineering, Building Related subjects or significant related experience
Desirable
- Corporate Member of recognised professional organisation, Chartered Engineer (C Eng).
- MBA in Business Management
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at a senior level in building services management.
- Experience in the management of a high quality, responsive and cost-effective estates service with specific customer focus.
Desirable
- Involvement in Facilities processes.
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD)
- A comprehensive knowledge of building services maintenance.
- Financial analysis and management skills
- Effective and efficient decision-making skills
Desirable
- Project management skills
- A knowledge of the NHS, its structures and objectives and their application within the Trust.
Personal and people development
Essential
- To maintain continued personal development (CPD).
- To attend C&G accredited HTM courses as required to fulfill the role including regular refresher courses.
- To assist other members of Estates with their CPD imparting specialist knowledge through training workshops and 1 to 1 training sessions.
Communication
Essential
- Communicate effectively with staff at all levels in the organization
- Negotiating skills geared to both long- and short-term objectives
- Confidence communicating with internal and external bodies.
- Ability to motivate staff and delegate responsibility whilst retaining accountability.
- The ability to work to agreed deadlines and budgets.
- Ability to obtain value for money.
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).
