EQUANS North Technical Manager & AE Water/Mechanical (Healthcare), Very competitive salary

This is a regional senior role within the Sustainable Facilities Management Division, primarily dedicated to healthcare. The role reports directly into the Regional Technical Director for senior support although the day-to-day activities are coordinated through the Head of Technical post. Equans delivers services to around 20 hospitals and smaller Healthcare Facilities in the North (Scotland, Ireland & Northern Regions), ranging in size from large regional hospitals such as the Royal Edinburgh Infirmary and Salford Hospital to smaller lift projects.

The successful candidate will lead the Northern Region and provide expert support in Water Hygiene management specialising in healthcare facilities, while also working on other (non-healthcare) sites as priorities dictate.

• Undertaking annual AE (Water) audits at each site.
• Assisting teams in closing down any identified improvement actions.
• Providing SME support to operational teams.
• Working with operational teams to address any identified water quality issues.
• Engaging with senior stakeholders as required.
• Working to, and clearly demonstrating, the highest professional standards.
• Being present on sites that most need support.
• Representing Equans in client and enforcement authority meetings.

We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable specialist in Water Hygiene, with a particular focus on healthcare environments. As part of our dynamic and expanding central engineering function, you will have the responsibility and autonomy to shape and enhance the support we provide to the EQUANS business. Training and development opportunities are available to facilitate our goal to deliver comprehensive support to our operational colleagues.

The post holder is expected to maintain a high degree of professional competence by engaging with other industry professionals, keeping up to date with changes in regulations or guidance, attending appropriate conferences, and is encouraged to present at these events to disseminate best practice and enhance Equans reputation.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding and proficiency in Water Hygiene, including compliance with S/HTM 04-01 and regulations such as L8, and ACOP HSG274. Previous experience in a healthcare environment is highly advantageous.

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the effective management and adherence to appropriate Water Hygiene standards by our operational teams. The candidate will be responsible for delivering technical training, conducting audits, undertaking assessments of RPs, and appointing RPs and CPs as dictated by the EQUANS safety rules, (S)HTM 04-01 and L8.

• All sites compliant with requirements to have APs/CPs and RPs, Controlling Managers in post and managing services in accordance with relevant standards.
• In conjunction with the Lead AE of the discipline, clearly define policy and procedures to assure compliance with engineering standards (Legislation, ACOP, (S)HTMs, British, European, International Standards).
• With wider stakeholders, develop a process to ensure EQUANS policies are delivered by individual contracts and the supporting supply chain.
• Manage third-party AE organisations interfacing with the region or location.
• Work closely with operational and other business teams to implement standards, systems, processes and ways of working, including contract mobilisation.
• Use technology/innovation to improve efficiency while maintaining engineering service delivery standards.
• Lead on policy development and best practice sharing in engineering and allied technical disciplines.
• Stay abreast of innovations and developments in engineering as they apply to the built environment and explore opportunities to implement them within EQUANS.

The majority of our healthcare contracts are PFI, presenting a challenging environment. Clients often employ their own AEs, leading to potential disagreements. The post holder must demonstrate the highest professional standards when working with clients and their appointed experts to influence and maintain good relationships and achieve successful outcomes. The post holder will sometimes need to use influence, escalation, and occasionally support direct operational delivery of Water Hygiene for a short period, balancing competing operational pressures while retaining independence to fulfill AE duties.

• Educated to degree level in engineering or equivalent through experience.
• Preferably member of relevant Professional Institute(s) (e.g., CIBSE, IHEEM).
• Professionally registered as an IEng or CEng (desirable).
• Registered IHEEM Water AE (desirable).
• Expert understanding of L8 and S/HTM with implementation expertise.
• Significant experience in Engineering Management in a related Services environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.).

• Authorising Engineer Qualification via recognised training body.
• Previous experience acting as an RP.
• Auditing training or previous experience.
• Accident and Incident investigation training or experience, including report writing.
• Healthcare experience.