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Salary for this role£58,133 – £65,261 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
NHS roles fall under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 2122, Mechanical engineers. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £46,800 a year.
Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Role description
Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to develop their management career within a high-performing Estates team. As Mechanical Engineering Services Manager, you will act as the Trust's technical lead for mechanical engineering services, ensuring safe, compliant and cost-effective operation of critical infrastructure across hospital and community sites.
You will lead the maintenance and compliance of key systems including HVAC, water hygiene, pressure systems, refrigeration and medical gases, while working towards and maintaining Authorised Person responsibilities. The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including managing contractors, supporting and developing in-house maintenance staff, overseeing service contracts, and delivering minor works projects.
As a member of the Estates senior team, you will provide specialist advice to stakeholders, drive compliance with statutory and NHS standards, contribute to strategic service improvements, and support the wider management of the Estates function. The post also includes participation in on-call management arrangements and deputising for senior colleagues when required, providing an excellent platform for further professional and leadership development.
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Main duties of the job
Responsible for the safe, compliant, and effective management of the Trust's mechanical engineering services, including HVAC, refrigeration, water hygiene, pressure systems, medical gases, and associated plant and equipment. Acts as Authorised Person for key disciplines, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, HTMs, British Standards, and Trust policies.
Leads maintenance, compliance, contractor management, and minor works projects, ensuring services are delivered efficiently, safely, and provide value for money. Provides specialist technical advice, supports capital projects, develops maintenance strategies, and oversees audits, inspections, and remedial works.
Manages and develops in-house teams, supports training and competency development, and maintains a hands-on approach when required. Participates in on-call and emergency response arrangements, helping to ensure the continuity of critical engineering services across the Trust.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-CSEP-0725
Job locations
Homerton Hospital
Homerton Row
Homerton
E9 6SR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the operational management, compliance, maintenance, and development of the Trusts engineering infrastructure, providing specialist leadership for Estates engineering services and ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all associated plant, equipment, and systems. The role acts as the Trusts subject matter expert and Authorised/Responsible Person for designated engineering disciplines, ensuring statutory, mandatory, and NHS-specific requirements are achieved and maintained.
Key responsibilities include managing the delivery of planned, reactive, and corrective maintenance programmes through both in-house staff and specialist contractors, ensuring all works comply with legislation, Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs), Health Building Notes (HBNs), Approved Codes of Practice, British Standards, SFG20 requirements, and Trust policies. The post holder oversees the CAFM and electronic work management systems, maintaining accurate asset records, maintenance schedules, compliance documentation, and reporting processes.
The role leads on Estates compliance, undertaking audits, identifying risks and deficiencies, developing remedial action plans, and monitoring progress to ensure compliance gaps are addressed. Responsibilities include developing and standardising engineering procedures, policies, processes, and maintenance practices to support modern, efficient, and customer-focused Estates services.
The post holder manages specialist maintenance contracts and contractor performance, including procurement, tendering, contract mobilisation, performance monitoring, and ensuring value for money. They are responsible for ensuring all technical documentation, operation and maintenance manuals, and statutory certification are available and maintained. Minor works and engineering projects are managed from inception to completion, ensuring stakeholder engagement, budget control, quality standards, and timely delivery.
A significant aspect of the role involves providing expert technical advice and support to Estates operational teams, capital project teams, clinical services, and senior management. The post holder develops and mentors maintenance staff, supports training programmes, promotes safe systems of work, and ensures robust health and safety management through risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and contractor control procedures.
The position requires close collaboration with clinical and corporate divisions, external organisations, contractors, and regulatory bodies, serving as a key point of contact for engineering matters. The post holder prepares reports for Trust committees, chairs specialist groups where required, and contributes to strategic planning and service development initiatives.
As a senior manager within Estates, the role supports wider departmental leadership by deputising for the Head of Estates when required, participating in on-call management arrangements, responding to emergencies and major incidents, and ensuring the continuity, resilience, and compliance of critical engineering services across the Trust. This includes maintaining professional relationships, promoting high standards of customer service, and ensuring resources are utilised effectively to deliver safe, high-quality healthcare environments.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
HNC/HND in relevant field of Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Management with focus on Mechanical services or equivalent experience
Desirable
AP qualifications
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Skills andExchanges maintenance, technical project-related information with specialists, non-specialists, including senior managers, directors; negotiates with contractors, suppliers / Communicates multi-stranded project, design, financial, contractual information to Board, senior managers, contractors, co-operation required Abilities
Experience
Essential
Mechanical services and systems operational estates management experience
Desirable
Knowledge of water management in healthcare buildings
Knowledge
Essential
Working knowledge of maintenance support systems e.g. CAFM, BMS
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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.
