Senior Mechanical Engineer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Senior Mechanical Engineer at James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be the lead specialist for the design and management of mechanical services across all Trust properties. They will ensure efficient, effective, and high-quality service delivery, providing expert advice on complex mechanical issues. The role involves assisting Senior Management in maintaining uninterrupted and safe mechanical systems for the hospital site, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.
Essential criteria
- Relevant Master's Degree or equivalent qualification/experience.
Desirable criteria
- Certificate in Management and NVQ Level 4
- Minimum of 5 Years relevant experience including major construction projects and the use of computer aided design tools
- Experience of working in an Acute Hospital environment.
- Relevant Health and safety qualification.
- Membership of a Professional body including formal registration with the Engineering Council EC (UK)
- Relevant Master's Degree or equivalent qualification/experience.
- Certificate in Management and NVQ Level 4
- Minimum of 5 Years relevant experience including major construction projects and the use of computer aided design tools
- Experience of working in an Acute Hospital environment.
- Relevant Health and safety qualification.
- Membership of a Professional body including formal registration with the Engineering Council EC (UK)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Mechanical Engineer
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible as the lead specialist for the design & management of mechanical services at all properties owned or maintained by the Trust. Ensuring that the service is provided efficiently and effectively to the highest possible standard within the resources allocated. To provide a high quality service that is responsive to service, clinical and patient needs.Providing detailed professional and technical advice to staff and contractors on issues that are often highly complex and non-routine. The role will be to assist Senior Management in ensuring that the many and varied mechanical systems provide an uninterrupted and safe service for the hospital site.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of Senior Management you will act as the Lead Specialist/Authorised Person for one or more of the following areas of responsibility to ensure all statutory obligations are complied with including:-
Health Technical Memorandum
- 02-01: Medical gas pipeline systems
- 03-01: Specialised ventilation for healthcare premises
- 04-01: The control of Legionella, hygiene, "safe" hot water, cold water and drinking water systems.
Health & Safety Guidance
- Safety of pressure systems. Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000. App
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