Mechanical Estates Manager

The post holder will be expected to manage a timely, safe, efficient and cost-effective estates operational and maintenance service. Responsible to the Deputy Head of Estates with line management responsibility for all Mechanical operational, trade, specialist technicians, charge hands and supervisors, working within the Estates Department.

The post holder will act as a specialist on behalf of the Trust for all aspects of Engineering & Building Services and will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of the engineering infrastructure, systems and equipment. It will be expected of the post holder to develop a positive/close working relationship with all other Facilities and Estates Managers, Divisional Departments Senior Management in both Clinical and Non-Clinical areas and to participate as a member of Projects Team for all issues relating to the operational and maintenance issues.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for Engineering (Mechanical) services for the Trust.

Facilitate a quality Estates service that is responsive to the Trust operational needs.

Provide detailed professional and technical estates advice.

Ensure compliance with all Statutory Standards, Codes of Practice, Health and Safety Guidance, Health Technical Memoranda, COSHH, Building Regulations and NHS Executive Directives relating to Estates Services.

Responsible for ensuring that engineering maintenance, including contract work, is carried out to the appropriate standard and specification.

Be responsible for ensuring specialist services and equipment used to deliver patient care is maintained in accordance with statutory standards.

Monitor and review the mechanical and electrical engineering service planned preventative maintenance system (PPM) and ensure that statutory and mandatory compliance (SPM) is maintained.

Act as Authorised Person (AP) for Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and (AP) Ventilation; along with taking management responsibility for the boiler house area as designated BOAS Manager.

Implement and maintain the site asset register; oversee minor schemes and Capital Works.

Responsible for performance monitoring and review.

Carry out disciplinary actions.

Maintain and update divisional policies and procedures.

To participate on the Emergency on-call roster and to assist operational staff undertaking out-of-hour duties.

Provide cover for colleagues as appropriate.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.