This role is a senior member of the team with professional accountability for estate mechanical infrastructure. The post holder will support operational teams in developing the estate using ERIC/PAM data, national policy standards, HTM/HBN guidance and industry best practice.
The role exists to safeguard patient and staff wellbeing by overseeing statutory compliance, risk management and technical standards across all mechanical assets, including:
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
Medical gas pipeline systems (MGPS)
Steam and pressure systems
Water systems (domestic, ventilation and hygiene-critical systems)
Building management systems (BMS – mechanical interfaces)
Pressure vessels and boiler plant
Chillers, air handling units, and ventilation plant
Lifts (mechanical aspects)
Plumbing and drainage systems
The post holder will act as a senior technical authority, supporting Heads of Service in delivering a robust estates compliance framework, driving continuous improvement and contributing to sustainability, energy efficiency and system resilience. The post holder will demonstrate inclusive, compassionate and anti-racist leadership aligned to NHS leadership frameworks.
Lead the mechanical infrastructure stewardship of the estate, ensuring it is legally compliant, safe and with appropriate levels of resilience
Drive a safety culture with the team and with all suppliers to ensure the delivery of a safe, healthy and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors
Lead a team of professional, technical, trade staff and a range of service and specialist contractors
Ensure compliance with all HTMs, HBNs, SFG20, British Standards, ERIC, PAM and statutory health & safety requirements, including testing programmes and Trust duties relating to infection control, safeguarding, equality, and information governance
Leadership Standards (Aligned to NHS Management and Leadership Framework) - Lead with compassion, integrity and accountability, making clear, fair and timely decisions and taking responsibility for outcomes
Create psychologically safe, inclusive teams where people are treated with dignity and respect, concerns are listened to, and discriminatory behaviour is challenged
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best-known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation
We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark
The NHS Pension Scheme - one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK. When you start working for the NHS you automatically become a member, and you will get an excellent package of pension benefits.
Interest free Season Ticket Loan
Long Term Service Awards
Subsidised on-site nurseries and childcare vouchers
A comprehensive staff health and well-being programme, '5 ways to a healthier YOU'
Ride to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Free stop smoking service
Our Trust values: We are Caring / Ambitions / Inclusive
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
