Estates Officer (Mechanical)UK Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Role Overview

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a highly skilled Estates Officer (Mechanical) to join our Estates & Facilities team. This pivotal role ensures that mechanical systems across our hospital estate – including HVAC, steam boilers, water treatment, and other critical plant – are safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards.

You will act as an Authorised Person, providing technical leadership, statutory compliance oversight, and support for key capital and maintenance projects. Your expertise will directly impact patient safety, staff wellbeing, and operational efficiency.

Right to Work in the UK: Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK. For visa guidance

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical plant and equipment.
• Act as the responsible person for service-critical systems such as steam boilers and HVAC.
• Ensure full compliance with NHS Technical Memoranda (HTMs), health & safety regulations, and legislative standards
• Lead and support capital projects related to mechanical infrastructure.
• Provide technical expertise and assurance in design and project meetings.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and governance reviews for mechanical systems.
• Contribute to forward planning, budgeting, and sustainability initiatives, helping the Trust meet environmental and operational targets.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability.

About Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

We are committed to supporting our staff with:

• Flexible working arrangements to balance personal and professional life.
• Generous annual leave and access to NHS pension schemes
• Career development opportunities, including training, mentoring, and professional qualifications.
• A supportive and inclusive work culture, aligned with equality and diversity principles
• Access to health and wellbeing services, including counselling and occupational health support.
• Somerset is a region with a unique blend of countryside, coastline, and vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter, with affordable housing and excellent schools.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Desirable: HND/Degree, PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management Qualification, Membership of a relevant professional body.

Experience & Skills

• Extensive knowledge of CAFM systems and BMS (Building Management Systems).
• Experience managing mechanical system maintenance and leading teams.
• Proven supervisory and leadership skills.
• Desirable: Report writing, business case preparation, budgeting, and working with senior/executive management.

Disclosure & Safeguarding

• This post requires a DBS check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975
• Commitment to safeguarding patients and vulnerable adults

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants needing Skilled Worker visa sponsorship will be considered. Guidance for overseas applicants

Professional Standards

Adherence to relevant engineering and technical professional standards is expected

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Your expertise directly influences patient safety, energy efficiency, and compliance across the hospital estate.
• Professional Growth: Access to structured development, training, and networking opportunities.
• Location & Lifestyle: Somerset combines peaceful countryside with city amenities, excellent schools, and cultural attractions.