Engineering Manager in Stanmore

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.

The role will require the post holder to participate in an on-call Rota for the Estates Department, to undertake the organisation and supervision of any work necessary out of normal working hours. The following duties are included:

• 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.

Main duties of the job include:

• To take the lead responsibility for Operation, Maintenance and Management of the Engineering systems associated within the Trust's premises.
• To 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.
• To 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.
• Responsible for regularly reviewing 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.

About us: At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.

We offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive. Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare.

Details:

• Date posted: 19 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8b
• Salary: 72,719 to 83,505 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 392-RNOH
• Job locations: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities include:

• To be responsible for the ongoing training and development of the member/s of staff within the posts areas of responsibility, ensuring they have the required skills and recognise their role in contributing to the directorate performance.
• To manage employee relation issues, ensuring that Trust policies and procedures are adhered to, and all issues are dealt with in a timely and consistent manner, including managing sickness absence.
• To manage recruitment and retention of staff in accordance with Trust policies.
• To lead on internal communications within the Trust to advise of any works affecting or which may affect the operational service delivery.
• To be the first point of contact for responding to complaints and concerns from the service users in relation to engineering services or equipment maintenance issues providing a response which is empathetic in relation to the issues involved.
• To implement, advise and modify changes to the PPM, Asset Management and Advise Notes systems as required to cover legislation, British standards etc.

Health, Safety, Fire and Risk Management responsibilities include:

• To lead on the Identification of statutory and NHS standards applicable to Estates function and development and management of systems to ensure full compliance is achieved.
• Responsible for promoting a Health and Safety culture within Estates, ensuring appropriate risk assessments are carried out by in-house staff and contractors and to manage the Estates Health and Safety advisor workload.
• Responsible for ensuring that all work undertaken on the estate is carried out in accordance with safe working procedures, statutory requirements and HTM guidance.
• Responsible for the development, completion and review of policies and procedures relating to the Estates function.
• Liaise with Safety, Fire, Risk and Infection Prevention Control teams to ensure that all appropriate controls are in place.
• Lead in the identification and assessment of risk in relation to Estates and ensure that controls are put in place.
• To ensure effective monitoring systems are in place to effectively demonstrate compliance with statutory inspection requirements for all critical aspects of the Estates and Facilities functions.

Person Specification:

Knowledge:

• Essential: Multi-disciplinary workforce experience in the management of an operational maintenance service of building systems and services within a large complex healthcare facility.
• Previous NHS provider experience.
• Detailed working knowledge of HTM's and HBN's.
• Good technical knowledge of all building and engineering infrastructure e.g. steam, Hot A/I and Cold-Water Systems, HV/LV Distribution systems, UPS/IPS, Fire Alarm Systems, MGPS, Ventilation systems, etc.

Qualifications:

• Essential: Educated to Bachelor's Level in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Building Services) or equivalent qualifications.
• Authorized Person for HV, LV, MGPS, Steam & Pressure Systems, etc.
• Chartered Member of a relevant professional body or working towards registration.

Skills:

• Essential: Workload planning & organisational skills.
• Able to work outside normal office hours for On-Call.

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 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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.