Estates Officer (UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Advance Your Engineering Career Within the NHS

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated mechanical engineering professional to join its Estates & Facilities division as an Estates Officer (Mechanical).

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled leader who wants to play a key role in maintaining and improving critical healthcare infrastructure across a major NHS organisation. The successful candidate will support the safe operation, compliance, and long-term sustainability of hospital mechanical systems that directly contribute to patient care and operational resilience.

The position combines technical leadership, project management, compliance oversight, and strategic estates planning within a modern healthcare environment.

Role Overview

As Estates Officer (Mechanical), you will oversee the maintenance, performance, and statutory compliance of a broad range of mechanical engineering systems across Trust sites.

Key infrastructure responsibilities include:

• Heating and ventilation systems
  Air conditioning and HVAC services
  Steam boiler plant operations
  Water treatment and pressure systems
  Mechanical plant maintenance and upgrades
  Building Management Systems (BMS)

You will also act as an Authorised Person for designated systems, ensuring that engineering services operate safely, efficiently, and in line with NHS technical standards and legislative requirements.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Manage the servicing, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of mechanical plant and engineering systems
  Lead compliance activities in accordance with Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs) and statutory regulations
  Provide specialist technical advice for estates projects and infrastructure developments
  Participate in capital project planning, procurement, and implementation
  Conduct risk assessments, audits, and safety inspections
  Support sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives across Trust estates
  Oversee contractor performance and ensure quality assurance standards are met
  Work closely with senior management teams on operational and strategic estates planning

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications

• ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  HND, Degree, or equivalent higher-level engineering qualification
  Evidence of continuing professional development
  PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification

Desirable Qualifications

• Membership of a recognised professional engineering institution

Essential Experience & Skills

Candidates should demonstrate experience in:

• Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems
  Building Management Systems (BMS)
  Mechanical maintenance planning and compliance management
  Supervisory or team leadership responsibilities
  Estates engineering within complex operational environments

Additional Desirable Experience

• Preparing reports and business cases for senior leadership teams
  Budget planning and resource management
  Working with executive-level stakeholders
  Project and contractor management

Why Join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust?

The Trust offers a supportive working culture with excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Employee benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
  NHS Pension Scheme
  Generous annual leave entitlement
  Access to Blue Light Card discounts
  Learning and development support
  Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture

This role also provides the opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects that directly support healthcare delivery and patient safety.

International Applicants & Visa Sponsorship

Applications are welcome from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom.

• UK Skilled Worker Visa Guidance
  UK Engineering Council
  Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
  Criminal Record Checks for Overseas Applicants
  NHS Careers – Working in Estates & Facilities

Living and Working in Somerset

Somerset offers an outstanding quality of life with a balance of countryside living, coastal scenery, and convenient access to major UK cities including Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and London.

The region is known for:

• Affordable housing options
  Excellent schools and local amenities
  Beautiful natural landscapes
  Strong community atmosphere
  Outdoor and leisure opportunities