About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced mechanical engineering professional looking for a leadership role in a dynamic healthcare environment? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled Estates Officer (Mechanical) to join our Estates & Facilities team. This is a pivotal position ensuring our hospital buildings and engineering services are safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards.
You will manage a wide range of mechanical systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), steam boiler plants, and water treatment systems. Acting as an Authorised Person, you'll oversee statutory compliance, lead on critical projects, and support the delivery of a responsive, cost-effective estates service.
This role offers a Recruitment and Retention Payment of £2500 per year.
Main duties of the job
Manage 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 compliance with legislative standards and NHS technical guidance (HTMs).Lead and support capital projects related to mechanical services and infrastructure.Provide technical expertise and assurance in design and project meetings.Oversee risk assessments, safety audits, and governance for mechanical systems.Contribute to forward investment planning and sustainability initiatives.Join a forward-thinking Estates & Facilities team where your expertise directly impacts patient safety and care. We offer excellent opportunities for professional development, a supportive work environment, and access to NHS benefits including a generous pension scheme and annual leave. This is your chance to work on meaningful projects that shape the future of healthcare facilities.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and personal specification for more information on this role .
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
ONC / HNC or equivalent in a mechanical engineering or similar discipline HND or Degree level education and evidence of continuing professional development Project Management Qualification (PRINCE 2) or similar
Desirable
Membership of a relevant professional body
Experience Essential
Extensive knowledge of Computer Aided Facilities Management Systems (CAFM). Managing and planning maintenance of Mechanical systems Using BMS systems Supervisory and Leadership experience
Desirable
Experience in writing and presenting both reports and business cases to be presented to a variety of forums. Experience of managing, planning, and budgeting Proven Management skills - as well as working directly with Senior Management / Executive level.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)