Mechanical Estates Officer
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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Mechanical Estates Officer
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
The Mechanical Estates Officer is a technical specialist role providing Authorised Person cover and specialist technical assurance for the Trust's mechanical building services. The post holder does not hold formal line management responsibility; instead, they provide technical leadership, mentoring and hands-on expertise to Operations trade staff and contractors working within mechanical disciplines.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as Authorised Person for one or more mechanical specialisms (for example heating and ventilation, water safety, medical gas pipeline systems, or pressurised systems) as determined by service need and individual competency sign-off, supporting the Senior Mechanical Manager in ensuring mechanical systems remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose across all Trust sites.The role contributes technical expertise to planned and reactive maintenance, capital and small works interfaces, and the Trust's Integrated Management System (IMS), working closely with the Operations team, contractors and specialist suppliers.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
434-C8132537-A
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/HND in mechanical engineering, building services engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Holds, or is working towards, an Authorised Person appointment in a relevant mechanical discipline.
Desirable
- Degree in mechanical or building services engineering.
- IHEEM membership, or working towards
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
- Authorised Person training in a second mechanical discipline (or commitment to complete).
Knowledge
Essential
- Breadth of experience maintaining mechanical building services in a complex, multi-site environment.
- Experience fulfilling, or supporting, Authorised Person duties.
- Experience of planned and reactive maintenance planning.
- Experience using CAFM systems.
- Experience liaising with contractors and specialist suppliers.
- Experience supporting minor works or capital projects from a technical perspective.
Desirable
- NHS or healthcare estates experience.
- Experience relating to decontamination, medical gas, or pressure systems.
- Experience contributing to incident investigation.
- Experience of Building Management Systems (BMS).
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to produce clear technical records and reports.
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work at height and in confined or restricted plant spaces.
- Physical capability for maintenance and inspection duties.
- Visual acuity for technical drawings and systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/HND in mechanical engineering, building services engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Holds, or is working towards, an Authorised Person appointment in a relevant mechanical discipline.
Desirable
- Degree in mechanical or building services engineering.
- IHEEM membership, or working towards
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
- Authorised Person training in a second mechanical discipline (or commitment to complete).
Knowledge
Essential
- Breadth of experience maintaining mechanical building services in a complex, multi-site environment.
- Experience fulfilling, or supporting, Authorised Person duties.
- Experience of planned and reactive maintenance planning.
- Experience using CAFM systems.
- Experience liaising with contractors and specialist suppliers.
- Experience supporting minor works or capital projects from a technical perspective.
Desirable
- NHS or healthcare estates experience.
- Experience relating to decontamination, medical gas, or pressure systems.
- Experience contributing to incident investigation.
- Experience of Building Management Systems (BMS).
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to produce clear technical records and reports.
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work at height and in confined or restricted plant spaces.
- Physical capability for maintenance and inspection duties.
- Visual acuity for technical drawings and systems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager
David Baker
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
434-C8132537-A
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
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