Estates Officer (Mechanical Bias)

NHS

  • Sutton, Greater London
  • £44,485-52,521 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
The Estates Department operate and maintain, energy and environmental resources, controls, electrical and mechanical services providing power, lighting, heating, air conditioning to wards, outpatients and operating theatres. Estates directly impacts on patient welfare, frontline clinical care, infection prevention and control and energy efficiency and sustainability across the Estates Trust.We have an exciting opportunity for a committed, highly self-motivated individual. The Royal Marsden is looking for an Estates Officer to join the Estates Team in Chelsea. This is a highly valuable broad ranging role, which will expose them to the whole range of Estates services including mechanical, electrical, building & energy control systems and project management. The candidate must be highly proactive in developing their technical knowledge in all aspects of training and work undertaken, engage in active discussions about skills, techniques, methods and approach to tasks in order to develop as a skilled professional. Behaviour at all times must be conducted in a professional manner and consistent with Trust Values.Main duties of the job1.1. Be dynamic in their approach and flexible and adaptable to changing needs and priorities1.2. Work proactively with frontline Estates staff in delivering an effective service as well as support management.1.3. To ensure that The RMH Healthcare Policies and procedures are adhered to.1.4. The post holder will be required to always comply with the requirements of the Health & Safety regulations and the Works and Trust's Health & Safety Policies and ProceduresAbout usThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.DetailsDate posted14 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum inc HCASContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number282-E762Job locationsThe Royal Marsden SuttonDowns RoadSuttonSM2 5PTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.Patient needs and medical advances frequently bring redevelopment or updating of departments. Whether this work is a maintenance project, in-house or a delegated Capital Scheme, the need to support and liaise with Architects, Consultants, Contractors and staff is frequent. Due to this updating of the Trust, the post holder will be required to communicate on all levels particularly with estates trade staff and to all departments as well as, keep and update records of work undertaken, planned preventative maintenance schedules and labour management systems such as the Computerised Aided Facility Management system (CAFM) and the Manpower systems,The post frequently involves diplomacy, tact and persuasion when communicating/dealing with the departments and outside representatives and when introducing new work practices, policies, legislation or techniques.The Estates Officer will spend much of his time hands-on, operating and maintaining mechanical plant and building and managing junior trade staff and apprentices /trainees. There is a requirement to manage several tasks at one time due to the frequent and unpredictable diversions or incidents.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.Patient needs and medical advances frequently bring redevelopment or updating of departments. Whether this work is a maintenance project, in-house or a delegated Capital Scheme, the need to support and liaise with Architects, Consultants, Contractors and staff is frequent. Due to this updating of the Trust, the post holder will be required to communicate on all levels particularly with estates trade staff and to all departments as well as, keep and update records of work undertaken, planned preventative maintenance schedules and labour management systems such as the Computerised Aided Facility Management system (CAFM) and the Manpower systems,The post frequently involves diplomacy, tact and persuasion when communicating/dealing with the departments and outside representatives and when introducing new work practices, policies, legislation or techniques.The Estates Officer will spend much of his time hands-on, operating and maintaining mechanical plant and building and managing junior trade staff and apprentices /trainees. There is a requirement to manage several tasks at one time due to the frequent and unpredictable diversions or incidents.Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential
  • A good standard of education
  • Specialist knowledge acquired through relevant HNC/HND/Degree course or equivalent working experience and responsibilities and underpinned by: Relevant C&G trade apprenticeship or equivalent on the job experience
  • Post apprentice experience
  • One or more Hospital Engineering related qualification, i.e., Ventilation/water/lift maintenance/ medical gases/ sterilizers
Desirable
  • Service training
  • Additional Hospital Engineering related qualification
  • Recognised supervisory management qualification
  • Recognised Health & Safety Qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Demonstrable experience within a maintenance environment.
  • Proficient in the use of hand tools and machinery
  • Highly aware of Health & Safety issues
  • Experienced in working in a demand driven service
  • Experienced in working to deadlines
  • Experienced in issuing permits to work
Desirable
  • Supervision of multi- disciplinary team in healthcare premises
  • Experience of working in a large organisation
Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential
  • A good standard of education
  • Specialist knowledge acquired through relevant HNC/HND/Degree course or equivalent working experience and responsibilities and underpinned by: Relevant C&G trade apprenticeship or equivalent on the job experience
  • Post apprentice experience
  • One or more Hospital Engineering related qualification, i.e., Ventilation/water/lift maintenance/ medical gases/ sterilizers
Desirable
  • Service training
  • Additional Hospital Engineering related qualification
  • Recognised supervisory management qualification
  • Recognised Health & Safety Qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Demonstrable experience within a maintenance environment.
  • Proficient in the use of hand tools and machinery
  • Highly aware of Health & Safety issues
  • Experienced in working in a demand driven service
  • Experienced in working to deadlines
  • Experienced in issuing permits to work
Desirable
  • Supervision of multi- disciplinary team in healthcare premises
  • Experience of working in a large organisation

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