Job summary
- Main area
- Estates
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 267-CS7801431
- Employer
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Littlemore Mental Health Centre
- Town
- Littlemore
- Salary
- £55,690 - £62,682 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/02/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 10/03/2026
Employer heading
Mechanical Engineering Manager
Band 8a
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.
We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under-represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio-economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Good luck and we hope to hear from you.
Job overview
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a dedicated Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our Estates team as a subject matter expert. In this vital role, you will be accountable for the maintenance of mechanical services across the Trust, ensuring they are well-maintained and fully compliant with industry standards.
You will serve as a bridge between the Maintenance and Projects teams, providing expert advice, conducting audits, and developing technical specifications for new projects. Additionally, you will be expected to hold Authorised Person (AP) duties for two to three specific disciplines, such as Medical Gas (HTM02), Ventilation and Heating (HTM03), or Pressure Systems (SHTM08-08)
Main duties of the job
- Contract & Procurement Management: Lead the technical specification writing for mechanical services in line with HTMs and SFG20. You will manage contractor performance, oversee budgets, and ensure all renewals are handled in a timely manner.
- Compliance & Safety: Assist the compliance team in maintaining a competent contractor database and reviewing Health and Safety Handbooks. You will ensure all contractors adhere to the Trust’s Safe Working policy and Permit to Work (PTW) systems.
- Engineering Oversight: Provide expert guidance to the Capital Projects team, Asset Manager, and Energy Manager. You will be responsible for receiving and acting upon Central Alert System (CAS) alerts.
- Leadership: Foster a collaborative, "can-do" culture within the department. You will be responsible for staff development, including conducting yearly appraisals and personal development plans.
Working for our organisation
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for a "real team player" with emotional intelligence and the ability to manage conflicting priorities.
Essential Requirements:
Education: A Degree in Engineering (or other estates-related subject).
Experience: Significant post-qualification experience as a senior manager within an Estates department.
Professional Status: Incorporated Engineer registered with the Engineering Council and membership in CIBSE, IMechE, or IHEEM.
Skills: Expert knowledge of contract management, procurement rules, and advanced Excel skills.
Certifications: IOSH H&S Certificate.
Please see attached JD for further information
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate expert knowledge of all aspects of contract management and procurement, including knowledge of various contracts that would be applicable to this role.
- Able to demonstrate expert knowledge of procurement rules and regulations, including any public sector procurement rules.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Proven leadership and staff management skills (visible leader).
- Ability to manage and review complex data and present to a varied audience.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Engineering, or other estates related subject, and substantial experience as a senior manager within an Estates and Facilities department.
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Daren Baines
- Job title
- Interim Head of Estates
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07516705461
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