Role Overview

As directed by the Estates Manager, the post holder will be responsible for the integrity of the Mechanical, Electrical, Building and Fabric infrastructure and for providing specialist technical advice to the day-to-day management of the Trust’s buildings with regard to breakdowns, planned preventative maintenance and minor works projects whilst providing expert advice on all aspects of Estates Specialist Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient day-to-day operational management of the Trust’s engineering systems.
• Ensure the Estates service meets statutory requirements at all times and is responsive to the client’s requirements.
• Participate in an on-call Rota for the Estates Department.
• Undertake the organisation and supervision of any work necessary out of normal working hours.
• Attend site out of normal working hours as necessary.
• Be prepared to be available within reason to work at short notice, out of normal working hours, in emergency situations.
• Take the lead responsibility for Operation, Maintenance and Management of the Engineering systems associated within the Trust’s premises.
• Lead on the interpretation of Electrical and Mechanical test results and the subsequent corrective actions.
• Develop and prepare various management reports on Engineering Services, Risk, IPC, VSG / WSG compliance and performance as and when required.
• Responsible for keeping accurate and complete records of all activities and ensure written communication is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Act as ‘Authorized Person for HV, LV, MGPS, Ventilation, Steam & Pressure Systems, Lifts and maintaining strict records of these systems to meet operational and statutory requirements.
• Regularly review the use of highly complex engineering systems to ensure that they continue to meet demand criteria and user’s expectation of the service, particularly where such services have a direct impact on clinical care or safety.
• When assigned, lead on the design and tender approved schemes in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance and procedures.
• Develop and maintain emergency / contingency plans to maintain critical systems and minimize disruption to the normal operation of the hospital during power failure or other emergency situation.