Job summary
Specialist Estates Officer (Mechanical)
Department: Estates
Band 7 £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We have a very exciting opportunity within the Estates Department for a Specialist Estates Officer to join our experienced team.We are ideally seeking applications from experienced Estates Officers or Mechanical Projects Engineers who are trained and knowledgeable in various fields, with a working knowledge of the relevant legislation and guidance.
The technical disciplines that we are most interested in are mechanically biased, including HVAC, Pressure Systems, Water Hygiene and Decontamination. Full training will be provided if any skills or experience gaps exist, however it is essential that you have some relevant experience in the specialist fields mentioned.
You will need to be able to prioritise and manage your time and resources to meet the demands of this challenging role. The role is very varied and will include contract management, compliance, capital projects for plant replacement, organising upgrades and remedial works along with many other associated tasks. Participation in On-Call duties are also included.
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Interview 21 April 2025
Main duties of the job
To advise and oversee Trust matters relating to compliance of specialist services in relation to the Estate.
To provide specialist advice to the Senior Engineer and Estates Services Manager and arrange best economic deployment of resources within the Maintenance Department to ensure the department delivers a safe and compliant Estates Service to the Trust.
To act as an Authorised Person for up to three 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
MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (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
SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES
To manage compliance regarding the assigned AP duties across all Trust buildings, plant and associated Estates Services which may often be of a highly technical nature and relate to in-house staff and contracted services, being able to communicate specialist information at all levels across the Trust.
To ensure that statutory compliance to relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and HTM guidance is maintained along with Trust Policies & Procedures with regards to Estates matters are fully complied with to minimise risk to the Trust and where appropriate carry out detailed technical analysis and assessments to reduce risk to a minimum.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
To manage the delegated contractors budget expenditure and assume control within the areas of responsibility and that budgetary allocations are not exceeded including sign-off for payment.
To ensure economic deployment of resources and materials at all times.
OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To maintain effective channels of communication within the department between Management, staff and other hospital departments.
To manage the specialist training needs within the Department and prepare and deliver appropriate induction and training schedules for staff when required.
Please refer to the 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
SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES
To manage compliance regarding the assigned AP duties across all Trust buildings, plant and associated Estates Services which may often be of a highly technical nature and relate to in-house staff and contracted services, being able to communicate specialist information at all levels across the Trust.
To ensure that statutory compliance to relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and HTM guidance is maintained along with Trust Policies & Procedures with regards to Estates matters are fully complied with to minimise risk to the Trust and where appropriate carry out detailed technical analysis and assessments to reduce risk to a minimum.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
To manage the delegated contractors budget expenditure and assume control within the areas of responsibility and that budgetary allocations are not exceeded including sign-off for payment.
To ensure economic deployment of resources and materials at all times.
OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To maintain effective channels of communication within the department between Management, staff and other hospital departments.
To manage the specialist training needs within the Department and prepare and deliver appropriate induction and training schedules for staff when required.
Please refer to the 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
- Degree or HNC in Engineering OR equivalent acquired knowledge and experience
- Experience of working within a large Estate
- Certificate in Management Studies OR equivalent experience
Desirable
- Specialty in two estates fields to City & Guilds Accreditation for HTM (Health Technical Memoranda), H&S, Fire, etc. (e.g., Water Hygiene, Decontamination, Ventilation, HV, LV)
- Chartered Institute such as ACIBSE, CIHE or equivalent experience
- General knowledge of Facilities Services and building services at degree level.
Experience
Essential
- Significant in-depth knowledge of two specialist fields within Estates Maintenance across a multi-disciplinary organization
- Experience of managing technical staff, contractors, and services
Desirable
- Experience in the creation of tenders for capital improvement and upgrade projects
Skills
Essential
- To be able to multi-task and deal with complex situations of a technical nature across a broad spectrum of plant and equipment
- Resilience to pressure, when achieving task deadlines under difficult or distressing situations of a complex and technical nature.
- To represent the Trust at external meetings and work groups.
- To empathize with staff, patient and visitor problems and seek acceptable solutions
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 aid other members of Estates with their CPD (Continued Personal Development) imparting specialist knowledge through training workshops and 1 to 1 training sessions
Communication
Essential
- To be able to exchange specialist information across a broad spectrum of staff and outside 3rd party contractors and statutory agencies, specialists and non-specialist staff.
- To negotiate with suppliers and other agencies in the pursuance of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Degree or HNC in Engineering OR equivalent acquired knowledge and experience
- Experience of working within a large Estate
- Certificate in Management Studies OR equivalent experience
Desirable
- Specialty in two estates fields to City & Guilds Accreditation for HTM (Health Technical Memoranda), H&S, Fire, etc. (e.g., Water Hygiene, Decontamination, Ventilation, HV, LV)
- Chartered Institute such as ACIBSE, CIHE or equivalent experience
- General knowledge of Facilities Services and building services at degree level.
Experience
Essential
- Significant in-depth knowledge of two specialist fields within Estates Maintenance across a multi-disciplinary organization
- Experience of managing technical staff, contractors, and services
Desirable
- Experience in the creation of tenders for capital improvement and upgrade projects
Skills
Essential
- To be able to multi-task and deal with complex situations of a technical nature across a broad spectrum of plant and equipment
- Resilience to pressure, when achieving task deadlines under difficult or distressing situations of a complex and technical nature.
- To represent the Trust at external meetings and work groups.
- To empathize with staff, patient and visitor problems and seek acceptable solutions
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 aid other members of Estates with their CPD (Continued Personal Development) imparting specialist knowledge through training workshops and 1 to 1 training sessions
Communication
Essential
- To be able to exchange specialist information across a broad spectrum of staff and outside 3rd party contractors and statutory agencies, specialists and non-specialist staff.
- To negotiate with suppliers and other agencies in the pursuance of the role.
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.
